PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dundee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabihia Nahas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dundee
vs
Nahas

185 cm
26
140 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

170 cm
21
134 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rabihia Nahas!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahas leaves Dundee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Dundee backs off Nahas throws a huge counter combo but Dundee manages to avoid it all.
Nahas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dundee is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dundee misses with a takedown attempt

and Nahas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Nahas has clasped his hands together around Dundee's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nahas working the strikes but Dundee uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nahas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dundee defending well though.
Nahas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dundee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dundee wants to control but Nahas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dundee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nahas.
Ground and pound from Nahas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nahas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nahas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nahas thows a huge punch but Dundee dodges it nicely.
Nahas throwing shots but Dundee is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahas drops an elbow to the side of Dundee's head.
Dundee moves into full guard.
Dundee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dundee kicks Nahas off and gets to his feet.
Nahas throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.

Nahas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nahas showed some decent athleticism there.
Dundee is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dundee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nahas is looking to work some ground and pound but Dundee has wrist control.
Nahas throws a strike but Dundee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee postures up in Nahas's guard and throws a big left but Nahas blocks it.
Dundee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dundee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dundee stopping the sweep attempt from Nahas.
Dundee works over Nahas with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nahas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nahas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dundee wants to stand but Nahas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nahas is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nahas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nahas wants to get back to his feet but Dundee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nahas misses with a head kick.
Nahas fails to land with a series of punches.
Dundee doesn't manage to clinch there - Nahas circles away.
Dundee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dundee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dundee tries for a takedown but Nahas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nahas wants to counter with a clinch but Dundee pushes him away.
Nahas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nahas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dundee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nahas shoots in looking for a takedown but Dundee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nahas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dundee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dundee tries to clinch but Nahas is having none of it.

Nahas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nahas looks winded!
Nahas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nahas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dundee circles away.
Nahas slaps away a takedown attempt from Dundee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dundee dives in and grabs Nahas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nahas pushes down on Dundee's head and hops out.
Nahas throws a chopping leg kick but Dundee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dundee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dundee shoots in for a double leg but Nahas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Dundee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dundee fails with a takedown attempt.
Nahas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dundee defends well and Nahas ends up having to push Dundee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dundee is looking to counter the offense by Nahas and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nahas sprawls well. Nahas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dundee gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nahas is defended easily by Dundee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dundee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nahas moves in looking to clinch but Dundee pushes him off.
Sloppy strikes from Nahas. Those never looked like landing.
Dundee goes for a double leg but Nahas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nahas continues to drive forward.
Dundee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nahas as he avoids it easily.

Nahas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dundee to the mat! Dundee manages to get full guard.
Dundee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nahas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dundee is trying to control the position but Nahas postures up.
Rabihia Nahas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahas throws an elbow that misses. Dundee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nahas's guard. Nice move by Dundee!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dundee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dundee trying to control but Nahas is working from the bottom.
Nahas is trying to control the position but Dundee postures up.
Dundee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee wants to get up but he can't break Nahas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nahas wants to stand and escape but Dundee is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dundee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nahas fails to land the takedown.

Nahas gets a double leg takedown into Dundee's guard.
Nahas is breathing heavily.
Dundee wants to sweep but no luck.
Nahas throws a big elbow that misses.
Nahas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nahas throws a big elbow that misses.
Nahas throws a strike but Dundee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dundee trying to control the position from guard on top but Nahas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahas wants to sweep but no luck.
Nahas trying to control the position.
Nahas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nahas is trying to keep Dundee in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dundee stopping the sweep attempt from Nahas.
Nahas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nahas wants to stand up but Dundee is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rabihia Nahas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Dundee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nahas to the mat! Nahas manages to get full guard.
Nahas is controlling Dundee's posture.
Dundee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nahas's head.
Dundee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dundee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nahas is trying to keep Dundee in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dundee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dundee trying to control but Nahas is working from the bottom.
Dundee won't allow Nahas to get back to his feet.
Nahas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dundee shoots in but Nahas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dundee is looking to clinch but Nahas is avoiding it.
We've been told by Dundee's head coaches at Foot Loves that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Nahas has Dundee up against the cage in a clinch.

Nahas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nahas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dundee's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nahas.
Dundee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dundee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dundee preventing the sweep.
Nahas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Nahas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dundee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahas has Dundee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dundee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dundee pushes Nahas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dundee.
Nahas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees to the body from Dundee.
Nahas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dundee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dundee gets underhooks to prevent Nahas's takedown attempt.
Michael Dundee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rabihia Nahas.
Dundee is looking to control Nahas's arms but Nahas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dundee has his back to the cage.
Nahas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dundee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dundee presses Nahas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dundee lands a body shot.
Come on Dundee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dundee with a knee to the head.
Dundee connects with a knee to the head.

Dundee gets control of Nahas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dundee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nahas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nahas throws an elbow that misses. Dundee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nahas's guard. Nice move by Dundee!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee trying to control but Nahas is working from the bottom.
Dundee landing some decent shots from guard.
Dundee trying to control but Nahas is working from the bottom.
Michael Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rabihia Nahas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dundee is looking to work some ground and pound but Nahas has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Dundee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nahas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rabihia Nahas!
Rabihia Nahas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.