PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Justino Cordobes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cordobes
vs
Nelson

190 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Justino Cordobes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordobes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cordobes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cordobes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cordobes throws a sloppy head kick
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a solid body kick.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cordobes. That did some damage!
Cordobes throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Cordobes throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cordobes can pounce on him.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Cordobes's side.
Cordobes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cordobes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Cordobes avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Cordobes thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Cordobes is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cordobes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cordobes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
Cordobes lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordobes thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Cordobes in his tracks momentarily.
Cordobes throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cordobes tries to land a body kick
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Cordobes throws a head kick that half lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cordobes - that will leave a mark!
Cordobes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Cordobes moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nelson!
Cordobes blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Cordobes lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nelson takes a step back to recover.
Cordobes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A lazy body kick from Cordobes
and Nelson counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cordobes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cordobes throws a lazy head kick
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Cordobes 's knee.
A head kick by Cordobes misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Cordobes misses
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cordobes is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nelson.
A low kick from Cordobes misses
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
Cordobes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cordobes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Cordobes in his tracks momentarily.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Cordobes misses
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cordobes's knee momentarily.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cordobes's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Cordobes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Cordobes takes it in his stride.
Justino Cordobes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Cordobes moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
A low kick from Cordobes is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cordobes throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Cordobes thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Cordobes was not able to check.
Cordobes throws a lazy head kick
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
Cordobes throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Cordobes off balance momentarily.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Cordobes throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cordobes's knee momentarily.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.
Nelson cracks the inside of Cordobes's front leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Cordobes is predictable there
and Nelson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nelson throws a head kick that Cordobes semi-blocks.
Cordobes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cordobes misses with a kick to the body
and Nelson counters with a body kick that stops Cordobes in his tracks momentarily.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Cordobes tries to land a body kick
and Nelson counters with a good, hard body kick but Cordobes shrugs it off.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Cordobes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Cordobes was not able to check.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cordobes's head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nelson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Cordobes's leg. Cordobes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Cordobes is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cordobes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordobes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Cordobes shrugs it off though.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Cordobes avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Cordobes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cordobes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cordobes will feel that in the morning.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Justino Cordobes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
Crunch! Nelson slams his shin into Cordobes's torso.
Cordobes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cordobes's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson feints and then cracks Cordobes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cordobes down.
A low kick from Cordobes is predictable there
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cordobes's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throws a head kick but Cordobes moves out of range.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cordobes throws a body kick the misses
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Cordobes was not able to check.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cordobes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Cordobes moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cordobes's head.
Nelson thumps Cordobes with a low kick.
Cordobes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Cordobes was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordobes looks to throw a body kick
and Nelson counters with a head kick. That will keep Cordobes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cordobes misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cordobes's calf.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cordobes if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Cordobes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cordobes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Cordobes's leg. Cordobes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nelson cracks the inside of Cordobes's front leg.
Cordobes throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Cordobes moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Cordobes's front leg but catches the back leg as Cordobes tries to avoid it.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throws a head kick that Cordobes semi-blocks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nelson - that will leave a mark!
Cordobes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Cordobes throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Cordobes 's knee.
Cordobes throws a sloppy head kick
and Nelson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nelson keeps Cordobes at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Cordobes down.
Cordobes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cordobes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
Nelson feints and then cracks Cordobes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cordobes down.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nelson thumps Cordobes with a low kick.
A low kick from Cordobes misses
and Nelson counters with an outside leg kick.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Cordobes throws a lazy head kick
and Nelson counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Cordobes off balance momentarily.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cordobes's sensitive parts.
Nelson thumps Cordobes with a low kick.
Nelson thows a body kick. Cordobes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cordobes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cordobes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Nelson lands a head kick. Cordobes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cordobes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cordobes will feel that in the morning.
Justino Cordobes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cordobes. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
Cordobes avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cordobes's calf.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cordobes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Cordobes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Cordobes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cordobes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cordobes lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cordobes crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nelson - the referee stops the clock and Cordobes gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nelson. Cordobes manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cordobes.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson thumps Cordobes with a low kick.
Cordobes throws a sloppy head kick
and Nelson counters with a body kick.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Cordobes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cordobes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cordobes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Cordobes shrugs it off though.
Cordobes blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Cordobes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nelson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cordobes will feel that in the morning.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Nelson is looking to slow Cordobes down with leg kicks.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Cordobes's leg. Cordobes is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick but Cordobes moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Cordobes takes it in his stride.
Cordobes misses with a kick to the body
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Cordobes was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
Cordobes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Cordobes throws a sloppy head kick
and Nelson counters with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cordobes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nelson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30

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