PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khasym Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Simo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khasym Nazarov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Nazarov
vs
Simo

188 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khasym Nazarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Super Simo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Simo.
Nazarov misses with a low kick.
Nazarov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simo.
Nazarov is breathing heavily.
Nazarov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simo.
Simo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simo.
Simo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nazarov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Simo lands a nice looking body kick.
Simo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simo throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Nazarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simo misses with a body kick.
Super Simo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simo thumps Nazarov with a low kick.
Simo connects with an inside leg kick.
Simo throws a body kick that misses.
Super Simo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simo lands with a nice body kick.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Simo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simo. Nazarov shrugs it off though.
Simo misses with a head kick.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simo.
Simo scores with a push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simo. That's going to slow Nazarov down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simo - that will leave a mark!
Simo feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Simo.
Nazarov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Simo scores with a head kick. Nazarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simo tries to land a front kick but Nazarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simo thuds his shin into the meat of Nazarov's side.
Nazarov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simo throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Simo lands with a slapping head kick.
We've been told by Nazarov's head coaches at The GYM (12 elite coaches on the Island) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simo scores with a kick to the body.
Simo misses with a head kick.
Simo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov throws a head kick but Simo moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nazarov wants to slow Simo down by chopping away at his legs.
Simo throws a leg kick which misses Nazarov's front leg but catches the back leg as Nazarov tries to avoid it.
Simo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simo!
A solid leg kick lands there for Simo.
Good leg kick by Simo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Simo.
Simo blocks a low kick nicely.
Simo lands with a kick to the temple. Nazarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick by Simo misses
and Nazarov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nazarov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simo feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
Simo misses with a kick to the body.
Nazarov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simo throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Nazarov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Simo misses with a kick to the body
and Nazarov counters with a thumping low kick.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Simo.
Simo scores with a spinning back kick!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nazarov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Simo.
Nazarov is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Simo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khasym Nazarov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nazarov is looking to clinch.
Simo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nazarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simo.
Simo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simo throws a front kick that sends Nazarov stumbling back into the cage.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simo can pounce on him.
Simo tries a head kick but it misses.
Simo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Simo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simo feints and then cracks Nazarov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nazarov down.
Simo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Simo.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Simo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nazarov.
Simo throws the kick towards the body but Nazarov avoids it.
Simo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simo misses with a head kick.
Nazarov tries for a takedown but Simo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simo throws a front kick that sends Nazarov stumbling back into the cage.
Simo throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Simo motions for Nazarov to come forward. Simo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a low kick.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Simo tries to sprawl out of it but Nazarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Simo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nazarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khasym Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Simo lands but Nazarov takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simo throws a head kick that half lands.
Nazarov connects with a leg kick. Simo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a few strikes there.
Nazarov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Simo.
Simo looks to land a body kick but Nazarov moved away.
Simo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simo delivers a nice body kick.
Simo is looking to land body kicks.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Simo.
Simo throws a head kick that misses
and Nazarov counters with a body kick.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Simo.
Khasym Nazarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simo blocks a low kick nicely.
Simo throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nazarov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nazarov feints and then cracks Simo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simo down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simo.
Nazarov shoots in for a double leg but Simo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simo throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Simo throws a low kick, looking for Nazarov's leg but Nazarov calmly moves out of range.
Nazarov shoots in but no luck this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarov throws a sloppy head kick
and Simo counters with a nice body kick.
Simo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nazarov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simo.
Nazarov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nazarov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nazarov dives in and grabs Simo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simo pushes down on Nazarov's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Super Simo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khasym Nazarov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Simo.
Nazarov throws a front kick aimed at Simo's knee but Simo avoids it well.
Simo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Simo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Nazarov.
Nazarov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Simo looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
Super Simo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simo fakes the leg kick and cracks Nazarov in the body.
Nazarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simo manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simo throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Nazarov throws a wild body kick that Simo sees coming a mile off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Simo.
Nazarov throws a sloppy head kick and Simo moves out of range easily.
Simo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nazarov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simo lands with a kick to the temple. Nazarov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nazarov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nazarov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simo is out of range.
Nazarov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simo checks a leg kick.
Nazarov tried to score with a low kick but Simo checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Simo. No joy for Nazarov on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nazarov.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simo can pounce on him.
Nazarov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nazarov throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Simo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nazarov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nazarov's knee momentarily.
Simo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nazarov's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Nazarov.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simo can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simo. Nazarov shrugs it off though.
Simo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov darts in looking for a takedown but Simo gets double underhooks and turns Nazarov into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khasym Nazarov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simo throws a body kick that misses.
Nazarov lands a high kick!
Nazarov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simo.
Simo tries a head kick but it misses.
Nazarov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simo.
Both fighters circling a little - Nazarov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Simo lands with a nice body kick.
Simo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov avoids a kick to the body.
Simo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nazarov throws a head kick but Simo moves out of range.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simo can pounce on him.
Nazarov throws a head kick but Simo moves out of range.
Khasym Nazarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simo looks for the body kick but Nazarov saw that one coming.
Simo checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Nazarov slams his shin into Simo's torso.
Simo scoring well with a low kick there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nazarov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Simo.
Simo slips a jab and a cross from Nazarov.
Super Simo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Super Simo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Super Simo!
A very excited looking Super Simo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.