PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flavor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Never Can Say Goodbye. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Emelianenko
vs
Nelson

184 cm
24
237 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flavor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson scores with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.

Emelianenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emelianenko lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Emelianenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Emelianenko maintains control.

Emelianenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nelson turns into him and now he's in Emelianenko's guard.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko scores with a jab to the head.
Nelson looks gassed!

Emelianenko drops Nelson with a nice combination! Emelianenko dives into Nelson's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Emelianenko tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson controls Emelianenko momentarily but Emelianenko frees himself.
Emelianenko is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Emelianenko drops his shoulder and cracks Nelson with a huge uppercut! Nelson goes down! Can Emelianenko finish him?

Nelson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nelson is working an open guard so Emelianenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Emelianenko connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Nelson! He's out on his feet! Emelianenko rushes in and drops Nelson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Flavor Emelianenko!