PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokhtakhounov comes into the arena with Ministry - Thieves blaring out of the sound system. Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tokhtakhounov
vs
Nuclear

187 cm
27
220 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

188 cm
28
215 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

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World class MT
Insanely flexible

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuclear throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nuclear lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokhtakhounov off the cage and back into range.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a kick to the body.
Nuclear slips a straight right by Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuclear looks to land a right hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range.
Tokhtakhounov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tokhtakhounov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nuclear.

Tokhtakhounov gets tackled into the cage by Nuclear. Nuclear maintains the clinch.
Nuclear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tokhtakhounov tries to throw a body punch but Nuclear avoids it by throwing Tokhtakhounov back against the cage.
Nuclear misses with a punch to the body.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tokhtakhounov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuclear's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nuclear struggles to land a body shot inside as Tokhtakhounov controls his hands.
Tokhtakhounov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov avoiding damage as Nuclear throws knees to the body.

Nuclear escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab.
Nuclear avoids the body shot from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov loads up on a big right hand but Nuclear slips the punch.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a low kick but Nuclear moves his leg out of the way.
Nuclear throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov throws a push kick but Nuclear slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Nuclear does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Tokhtakhounov misses.

Tokhtakhounov rushes Nuclear and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nuclear misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
Tokhtakhounov digs a right hand underneath Nuclear's ribcage. Nuclear let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the head strike.
Tokhtakhounov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear trying to land knees to the body.
Nuclear lands a shoulder strike.
Tokhtakhounov gets through Nuclear's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nuclear avoids the elbow strike from Tokhtakhounov, against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuclear lands a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside that Nuclear shrugs off.
Tokhtakhounov works on Nuclear's body with a couple of short punches.
Tokhtakhounov pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuclear leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Nuclear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tokhtakhounov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nuclear's sensitive parts.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the head.
Nuclear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokhtakhounov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a left hand.
Tokhtakhounov misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nuclear misses with a straight left.
Nuclear keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nuclear bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Nuclear misses.
Tokhtakhounov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nuclear keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tokhtakhounov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nuclear misses with a double jab.
Nuclear misses with a hook. Tokhtakhounov ducked under it nicely.
Nuclear keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov wants to land a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick which misses Nuclear's front leg but catches the back leg as Nuclear tries to avoid it.

Nuclear darts in and clinches Tokhtakhounov up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Tokhtakhounov - that landed with a thud.
Tokhtakhounov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nuclear avoids it.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a right to the head.
Nuclear is looking to break free of the clinch but Tokhtakhounov has double underhooks.
Nuclear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov managing to block the knees to the body from Nuclear.
Nuclear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
Nuclear leaning against his opponent.

Nuclear breaks from the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov moves out of range as Nuclear throws a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear misses with the body kick
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nuclear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tokhtakhounov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov looks to land a body kick but Nuclear moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nuclear throws a lazy right hand but Tokhtakhounov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
David Nuclear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuclear throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tokhtakhounov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nuclear lands a nice shot to the body.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nuclear should have avoided that one.
Nuclear swings for the body but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov motions for Nuclear to come forward. Tokhtakhounov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov looks for the body kick but Nuclear saw that one coming.
Nuclear tried to score with a low kick but Tokhtakhounov checks it.
Tokhtakhounov connects with an inside leg kick.
Nuclear thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Tokhtakhounov misses
and Nuclear counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nuclear throws the left hand but Tokhtakhounov avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Tokhtakhounov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tokhtakhounov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear misses the shot to the body.
Nuclear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tokhtakhounov moves away.
Tokhtakhounov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tokhtakhounov throws a low kick but Nuclear avoids it.
That kick from Tokhtakhounov tenderised Nuclear's leg. Nuclear is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Nuclear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range and Tokhtakhounov settles back down.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tokhtakhounov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tokhtakhounov throws a front kick that sends Nuclear stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Nuclear 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tokhtakhounov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nuclear is out of range and Tokhtakhounov settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov cracks a nice hook into Nuclear's ribs.
Tokhtakhounov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nuclear is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a body kick.
Nuclear throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a good, hard body kick but Nuclear shrugs it off.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Tokhtakhounov misses its intended target.
Tokhtakhounov walks into a stiff left hand from Nuclear.
Nuclear misses with a two punch combination.
Nuclear lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tokhtakhounov backs up against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to score with low kicks.
Tokhtakhounov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nuclear is able to avoid easily.
Nuclear throws a looping overhand right but Tokhtakhounov ducks down to avoid it.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nuclear misses with a kick to the body
and Tokhtakhounov counters with a nice leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tokhtakhounov is looking to chop away at Nuclear's legs.
Nuclear tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nuclear lands a glancing blow to the side of Tokhtakhounov's head.
Nuclear lands a really nice looking cross but Tokhtakhounov seems unphased.
Tokhtakhounov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nuclear checks a low kick from Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear digs a good hook to Tokhtakhounov's body.
Tokhtakhounov tried to score with a low kick but Nuclear checks it.
Nuclear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tokhtakhounov slips under a jab from Nuclear.
Nuclear's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tokhtakhounov tries to clinch but Nuclear is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nuclear pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nuclear throws a series of punches but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Nuclear moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.

Nuclear moves into the clinch.
Nuclear blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov pushes Nuclear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nuclear goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nuclear lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuclear misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokhtakhounov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tokhtakhounov lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuclear trying to control the position but instead, Tokhtakhounov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nuclear into the cage.
Tokhtakhounov managing to block the knees to the body from Nuclear.
A head punch on the inside from Tokhtakhounov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nuclear takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Nuclear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nuclear throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuclear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tokhtakhounov punishes Nuclear's body with a nice straight punch.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head kick but Nuclear moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tokhtakhounov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Nuclear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokhtakhounov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nuclear.
Tokhtakhounov prevents a body shot from Nuclear.

Nuclear breaks the clinch.
Tokhtakhounov lands a head shot.
Nuclear fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tokhtakhounov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nuclear checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nuclear moves out of range of the body kick from Tokhtakhounov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body kick that misses.
Nuclear lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokhtakhounov off the cage and back into range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nuclear checks a leg kick.
Nuclear scores with a body shot.
Nuclear misses with a straight right.
Tokhtakhounov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuclear.
Nuclear misses with a series of wild punches.
Tokhtakhounov lands a jab to the head.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body punch but Nuclear moves out of range.
Nuclear takes a swing at Tokhtakhounov's ribcage but misses.
Nuclear takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tokhtakhounov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Tokhtakhounov misses.
Tokhtakhounov throws a body punch but Nuclear moves out of range.
Nuclear throws a body punch but Tokhtakhounov moves out of range.
Tokhtakhounov tries to land a front kick but Nuclear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear looks to land a left hand but Tokhtakhounov moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Nuclear as he checks the leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tokhtakhounov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nuclear - the referee stops the clock and Tokhtakhounov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nuclear. Tokhtakhounov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tokhtakhounov lands a leg kick that knocks Nuclear off balance momentarily.
Nuclear scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tokhtakhounov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nuclear moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Nuclear checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tokhtakhounov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nuclear looks to throw the jab but Tokhtakhounov is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tokhtakhounov. Nuclear does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tokhtakhounov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nuclear keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tokhtakhounov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear throws a push kick but Tokhtakhounov slaps the foot to one side.

Nuclear has closed the distance and engaged Tokhtakhounov in a clinch.
Nuclear can't find room to land a body shot as Tokhtakhounov controls the action.
Tokhtakhounov pushes Nuclear back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokhtakhounov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nuclear's efforts to push away.
Tokhtakhounov pushes off an throws an elbow but Nuclear leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov being controlled against the cage.
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
Nuclear tries to work over Tokhtakhounov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuclear lands a shot to the body.
Nuclear missing with knees to the body.
Nuclear blocks an elbow strike.
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tokhtakhounov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Nuclear.
Still in the clinch, Tokhtakhounov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokhtakhounov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tokhtakhounov lands an elbow inside.
Nuclear is trying to break free.
Tokhtakhounov tries to work over Nuclear's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Tokhtakhounov.
Nuclear can't find room to land a body shot as Tokhtakhounov controls the action.
Tokhtakhounov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nuclear misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nuclear creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nuclear putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tokhtakhounov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tokhtakhounov.
Tokhtakhounov misses with some punches.
David Nuclear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tokhtakhounov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nuclear takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tokhtakhounov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tokhtakhounov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov!
A relieved looking Tursunovich Tokhtakhounov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.