PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svetislav Pajkic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause. Pajkic has chosen Dimmu Borgir - Puritania as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Nelson
vs
Pajkic

205 cm
28
289 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

194 cm
24
284 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Svetislav Pajkic!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajkic closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown. Pajkic fights it but they end up in guard.
Nelson passes Pajkic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Pajkic won't allow it.

Pajkic is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Pajkic wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pajkic defends it well.
Nelson prevents Pajkic from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson trying to work for an americana but Pajkic has managed to regain full guard.
Pajkic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pajkic pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pajkic keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.

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 wants to control from the top but Pajkic keeps moving.
Nelson stops Pajkic from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Svetislav Pajkic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pajkic moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away

and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pajkic won't be happy with that.
Pajkic tries to escape but Nelson is in control.
Nelson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nelson trying to control the position but Pajkic is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Pajkic is defending well.
Nelson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Pajkic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Pajkic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pajkic is trying to get back to his feet.
Pajkic can't do much from the bottom here.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Pajkic is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Nelson dominated that round.
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.

Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Svetislav Pajkic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pajkic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pajkic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pajkic moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away

and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pajkic won't be happy with that.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Pajkic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pajkic has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Pajkic is defending well.
Pajkic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Pajkic is defending well.
Pajkic tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pajkic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Pajkic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has knee on belly momentarily but Pajkic bucks him off and regains half guard.
Pajkic wants to get back to his feet.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pajkic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Pajkic is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Pajkic is defending well.

Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pajkic sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pajkic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Pajkic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Brad Nelson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nelson tries for a takedown but Pajkic circles away easily

and Pajkic counters by clinching up.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Pajkic manages to get underhooks.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pajkic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pajkic lands with a light punch inside.
Pajkic lands a nice uppercut.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pajkic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pajkic is stalling here.
Pajkic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pajkic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pajkic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Pajkic.
A shot in the inside from Pajkic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pajkic pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Nelson is rocked!
Pajkic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pajkic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pajkic slowing the pace effectively.

Pajkic floors Nelson with a big punch on the inside! Nelson is trying to recover but Pajkic dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.

Pajkic stands up and beckons Nelson to his feet.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pajkic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Pajkic lands with a light punch inside.
Pajkic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pajkic lands a left hand.
A short right from Pajkic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pajkic.
Pajkic lands an uppercut.
Pajkic lands with a right to the head.
Pajkic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pajkic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pajkic is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajkic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pajkic tries to clinch up.
Nelson with a poor takedown

and Pajkic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pajkic.
A short body shot lands from Pajkic as the two fighters clinch.
Pajkic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pajkic gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Pajkic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pajkic darts in trying to clinch

and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pajkic won't be happy with that.
Nelson laying and praying for a moment but Pajkic takes advantage and regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Pajkic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pajkic is holding on to half guard well.
Pajkic is looking to escape.

That's four 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 wants to take a breather but Pajkic is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nelson is working for a kimura but Pajkic is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson is keen to just control but Pajkic is a slippery customer.

Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pajkic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Svetislav Pajkic really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pajkic darts in trying to clinch

and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pajkic's guard now.

Pajkic is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Pajkic won't allow it.
Pajkic is working Nelson over against the cage.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Pajkic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pajkic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pajkic throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pajkic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Svetislav Pajkic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pajkic fails with an attempt to clinch.

Pajkic has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pajkic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajkic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pajkic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
Pajkic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pajkic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson jumps guard but Pajkic stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pajkic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pajkic smiles and moves away.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pajkic counters with a left right combination that sends Nelson crashing to the mat - Pajkic wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Nelson out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Svetislav Pajkic!
Svetislav Pajkic is the new super heavyweight champion!