PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between le nu (ranked 4104 p4p, 3996 weight class) and Dustin Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 447 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

nu
vs
Rollins

170 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, le nu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dustin Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rollins tries to keep at a distance but nu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rollins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning nu up against the cage.
Rollins has nu pressed against the cage.
nu is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rollins has nu pressed against the cage, preventing nu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
nu misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on nu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
nu blocks an elbow strike from Rollins.
nu jumps guard but Rollins stands there with nu around his waist. nu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rollins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins looking to hit a scissor sweep but nu is one step ahead there.
nu looking to pass the guard.
nu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
nu really is a fat lump.
Rollins working a defensive guard here.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rollins wants to stand and escape but nu is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins trying to keep a closed guard but nu is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

nu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rollins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but nu defends it.
Rollins wants to take a breather but nu is having none of it.
Rollins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rollins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
nu trying to get back to full guard but Rollins takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as nu is looking to escape.
Rollins lands a heavy elbow.
Rollins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rollins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rollins cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rollins looking to control but nu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
nu tries to hold on but Rollins postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is looking to stand but nu has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Rollins raining down hammerfists from mount.
nu tries to lock up and control but Rollins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
nu controls the position.

nu tries to improve his position but Rollins has taken his back! Rollins has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will nu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rollins pushes nu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dustin Rollins!