PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Nickleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

McFly
vs
Nickleson

165 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damon Nickleson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Nickleson. Those never looked like landing.
McFly dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
McFly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nickleson.
A combination from McFly does no damage.
Nickleson throws a right and a left that McFly avoids nicely.
A jab lands there for Nickleson.

McFly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nickleson wants to control but McFly is keeping busy.
McFly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickleson is trying to maintain the position but McFly is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickleson is staying active underneath McFly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickleson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickleson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFly.

McFly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nickleson sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickleson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFly.
Nickleson trying to hold on to McFly's head to control him but McFly postures up.
McFly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nickleson is trying to get back to full guard.
McFly throwing shots but Nickleson is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is concentrating on defense, preventing McFly from advancing position.
McFly is thwarting Nickleson's attempts to control the position.
McFly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickleson defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McFly lands a nice short elbow.
McFly prevents Nickleson from improving his position.
McFly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFly throwing shots but Nickleson is blocking nicely.
Nickleson regains full guard. Nicely done.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickleson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickleson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickleson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Nickleson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McFly defends it easily.

McFly drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nickleson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nickleson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nickleson!
McFly gets back to half guard.

Nickleson decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickleson scores with a hook to the body. McFly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McFly misses with the combination.
Nickleson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nickleson lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Marty McFly has been cut.
Damon Nickleson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of McFly 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nickleson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickleson scores with a hook to the body. McFly takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Nickleson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McFly swings for the body but Nickleson moves out of range.
McFly takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nickleson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nickleson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickleson leaves McFly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McFly tries to land a front kick but Nickleson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nickleson lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McFly.
Nickleson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nickleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Nickleson.
Damon Nickleson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nickleson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marty McFly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nickleson misses with a jab, cross combination.
McFly dodges the punch combination from Nickleson.
Nickleson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickleson duly obliges.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickleson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Nickleson looks to land a combination but McFly avoids it well.
Damon Nickleson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickleson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nickleson works McFly's body with a nice hook.
McFly misses with a series of wild punches.
McFly fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickleson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson connects with a jab.
McFly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nickleson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McFly eats them both and turns towards Nickleson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nickleson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Nickleson catches McFly right on the button with a cross.
Nickleson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nickleson avoids the body shot from McFly.
McFly closes the distance and clinches up with Nickleson, looking for a takedown. McFly pushes Nickleson against the cage but Nickleson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson throws a combination. McFly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nickleson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McFly avoids a punch combination nicely.
McFly takes one on the button.
McFly with a poor takedown
and Nickleson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nickleson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFly.
Nickleson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McFly throws a right and a left that Nickleson avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damon Nickleson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marty McFly's cut.
That's time! McFly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nickleson throws a right hand that McFly ducks under and follows up with a left that McFly also avoids with ease.
Nickleson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nickleson duly obliges.
Nickleson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nickleson avoids a kick to the body.
Nickleson misses with a few strikes there.
McFly swings for the body but Nickleson moves out of range.
Nickleson scores with a jab. McFly acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McFly looks to land a right hand but Nickleson moved out of range.
Nickleson throws out a powerful jab.
Nickleson digs a good hook to McFly's body.
A nice combination there by Nickleson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickleson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nickleson fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Nickleson scores with a four punch combination!
Nickleson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nickleson throws a right and a left that McFly avoids nicely.
Nickleson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFly at a distance.
Nickleson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nickleson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McFly.
Nickleson falls off balance throwing a combination
and McFly makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson stuffs the takedown.
McFly loads up on a big right hand but Nickleson slips the punch.
Nickleson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nickleson throws a series of punches but McFly moves out of range.
McFly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nickleson has time to react.
Nickleson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickleson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nickleson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McFly tried to score with a low kick but Nickleson checks it.
Nickleson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McFly back to the cage. Nickleson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McFly tries to bum rush Nickleson with a series of wild strikes but Nickleson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nickleson misses with a double jab.
Nickleson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McFly throws out the jab.
Nickleson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McFly circles away quickly and effectively.
Marty McFly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McFly closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nickleson circles away.
Nickleson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McFly backs up against the cage.
Nickleson connects with a right hand. McFly shakes it off.
Nickleson throws a combination. McFly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickleson misses with a two punch combination.
Nickleson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McFly throws a hook but Nickleson avoids it easily.
McFly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nickleson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickleson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty McFly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickleson manages to avoid it.
McFly slips a jab and a cross from Nickleson.
Nickleson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Nickleson does no damage.
McFly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nickleson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickleson digs a good body shot into McFly's ribs.
Damon Nickleson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McFly misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Nickleson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nickleson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Nickleson!