PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silent Kyodasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyodasha is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Silent Kyodasha has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kyodasha
vs
Nelson

178 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Silent Kyodasha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryce Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Kyodasha is breathing heavily.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Kyodasha's body.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Kyodasha ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Nelson digs a good hook to Kyodasha's body.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kyodasha at a distance.
Kyodasha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyodasha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyodasha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyodasha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bryce Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyodasha slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Jab by Nelson.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kyodasha on the side of the head.
Kyodasha takes one to the chin there.
Nelson throws a shot to the body.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kyodasha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Kyodasha avoids them all with ease.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kyodasha in his tracks.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kyodasha fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson tries to bum rush Kyodasha with a series of wild strikes but Kyodasha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Kyodasha's ribs.
Kyodasha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Bryce Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kyodasha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Nelson scores with a one two! Kyodasha had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson lands a jab to Kyodasha's midsection.
Nelson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
Bryce Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

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.
Nelson digs a good hook to Kyodasha's body.
Kyodasha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nelson throws a combination. Kyodasha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nelson works Kyodasha's body with a nice hook.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Kyodasha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kyodasha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Kyodasha avoids them all with ease.
Kyodasha slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kyodasha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kyodasha working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kyodasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kyodasha rather than just go for the knockout.
Kyodasha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nelson lands a jab to Kyodasha's midsection.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Kyodasha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nelson punishes Kyodasha's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyodasha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Kyodasha avoids nicely.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Kyodasha moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kyodasha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson wants to control but Kyodasha postures up.
Nelson tries to buck Kyodasha off but Kyodasha is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyodasha advances to mount.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Kyodasha manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nelson to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Nelson right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Kyodasha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

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