PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reynald Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause. Brad Nelson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nelson
vs
Mercier

205 cm
29
289 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

197 cm
26
247 lbs
7 - 7 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Reynald Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nelson is in Mercier's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Nelson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Mercier is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Mercier is trying to control Nelson's posture. Nelson takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mercier! Nelson is rotating here... this could be the end... Mercier is out! Nelson has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Brad Nelson!