PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killington's entrance music is America Fuck Yeah. A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Buzz Killington has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Buzz Killington seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Killington
vs
Nelson

183 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Punishment Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Killington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Killington on the side of the head.
Nelson lands a jab.
Killington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killington.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Killington knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Killington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killington walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.

It looks like Buzz Killington has been cut.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson throws a jab when Killington was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Killington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Killington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Killington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Killington is out of range.
Killington shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Killington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson throws a right hand that Killington ducks under and follows up with a left that Killington also avoids with ease.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killington.
Killington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson throws a body punch but Killington moves out of range.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Killington.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Killington moves away and avoids it.
Killington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelson looks to land a combination but Killington avoids it well.
Killington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Killington off to one side.
Killington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killington circles away quickly and effectively.

Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Killington to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Killington defends easily.

Nelson has his foot on Killington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killington works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Killington wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Killington pushes his legs off easily.

Killington drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Killington off! Killington jumps back into Nelson's guard.

Killington gets to his feet. Nelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Killington is out of range.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Killington slips under a jab.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Killington ducks down to avoid it.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson cracks Killington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Killington moves away and avoids it.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Buzz Killington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Killington.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Killington's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson works over Killington's head and body with a nice combination.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Killington avoids it well.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Killington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Killington backs up against the cage.
Donk. Nelson catches Killington right on the button with a cross.
Nelson throws a hook but Killington avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killington takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Nelson.
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!
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Killington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson throws the left hand but Killington avoids the punch easily.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Killington's shoulder, as Killington tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Killington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Killington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Killington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Killington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Killington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson wants to stand but Killington is controlling the position.
Killington wants to get up but he can't break Nelson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Killington stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Killington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Killington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Killington's head back.
Killington dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Killington avoids nicely.
Nelson throws a hook but Killington blocks it.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Killington ducks down to avoid it.
Killington fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Killington staying out of range there.
Killington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson swings for the body but Killington moves out of range.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killington.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Killington does a little dance to reset his feet.

Killington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Killington defends it easily.

Killington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Killington is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.

Killington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nelson has his foot on Killington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killington works his way back into a safe position though.

Killington drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Killington off! Killington jumps back into Nelson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Killington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Killington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.

Killington drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Killington off! Killington jumps back into Nelson's guard.

Nelson has his foot on Killington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killington works his way back into a safe position though.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Killington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Killington gets to his feet. Nelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Killington saw that one coming.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Killington moves out of range.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killington shoots in but no luck this time.
Killington avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Killington is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killington's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nelson cracks Killington with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Killington avoids them all with ease.
Killington slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Killington tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killington with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nelson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killington at a distance.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Killington's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killington.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson leaves Killington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a hook. Killington ducked under it nicely.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Killington knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Nelson.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Killington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Killington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killington circles away quickly and effectively.
Killington moves away from the strike by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Killington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Killington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson throws out a powerful jab.
Killington blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Killington slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Killington is defended easily by Nelson.
Killington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killington slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nelson.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Killington uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stalks Killington and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killington's face. Killington staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson tries to bum rush Killington with a series of wild strikes but Killington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killington shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Killington slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killington circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Killington defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Buzz Killington's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killington circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Killington's head but Killington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killington moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killington in his tracks.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Killington moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killington on the side of the head.
Nelson tries to bum rush Killington with a series of wild strikes but Killington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Killington's ribs.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Killington blocks a jab.
Killington ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Killington staying out of range there.

Killington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nelson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets back to full guard.

Killington stands up and waves to Nelson to follow him.

Killington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Killington lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Killington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Killington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Killington drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Killington off! Killington jumps back into Nelson's guard.

Killington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Killington defends easily.

Nelson working for a triangle but Killington defends it easily.

Killington gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killington.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Killington shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Killington gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killington needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.

Killington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard.
Buzz Killington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Nelson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Killington is defending well. Nelson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Killington has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nelson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson is the new welterweight champion!