PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene Mean could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gunnar Nelson's chin.

Mean
vs
Nelson

179 cm
23
175 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
21
176 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eugene Mean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson is looking to clinch but Mean is avoiding it.

Mean throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Mean finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mean postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Mean thows a big elbow that misses.
Mean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson managing to control the position.
Mean lands a couple of digs.
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mean!
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mean is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mean because Nelson loaded up on that one.
Mean is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Mean is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mean is looking to escape.
Nelson prevents Mean from getting the reversal.
Mean wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Nelson.
Mean is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Mean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson tries to control but Mean wriggling away.
Nelson landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Mean is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mean is looking to escape.
Nelson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Mean is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Mean tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Mean is trying to escape the mount.
Mean holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mean tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson working Mean over with strikes here.
Mean can't escape the position.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Nelson looking to secure an arm triangle but Mean defends it well.
Mean regains half guard.
Mean has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like Nelson is going to stand back up.
Nelson 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.

A close round but Gunnar Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nelson to the mat! Nelson manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Mean defending well.
Mean wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Mean is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mean fails with the takedown.

Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Mean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Mean working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Mean is working away.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mean is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson wants to stand but Mean has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Mean defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mean keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Mean defending well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Mean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson leaves Mean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mean paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mean which made him look bad.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mean sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Mean closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nelson to the mat! Nelson manages to get full guard.
Nelson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mean trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mean prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Mean working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eugene Mean dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mean has his takedown stuffed

so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to control but Mean is working from the bottom.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mean is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson won't allow Mean to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Mean sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mean tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mean tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nelson is working for takedown but Mean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugene Mean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily

and Nelson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mean!
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mean is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Nelson tries to control but Mean wriggling away.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson throwing strikes but Mean uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mean has his takedown stuffed

and Nelson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nelson passes Mean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to control. Mean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mean is trying to control but can't.
Mean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mean is trying to control but can't.
Mean is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mean is in trouble now - Nelson has advanced to mount!
Nelson dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Nelson looking to control but Mean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
Mean keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mean wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!