PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Nestea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anvil CorpseGrinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CorpseGrinder has chosen raining blood by SLAYER as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Anvil CorpseGrinder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alessandro Nestea's chin.

Nestea
vs
CorpseGrinder

169 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alessandro Nestea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anvil CorpseGrinder!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

CorpseGrinder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nestea to the mat! Nestea manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
CorpseGrinder trying to control but Nestea is working from the bottom.
Nestea throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nestea trying to control the position.
Nestea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nestea wants to stand but CorpseGrinder is controlling the position.

CorpseGrinder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nestea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nestea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nestea!
Nestea trying to control the action but CorpseGrinder is working from the bottom.
CorpseGrinder is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nestea off and has taken his back!

CorpseGrinder is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nestea knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nestea for a finish.

CorpseGrinder working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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.

CorpseGrinder is persistently looking for the submission but Nestea is defending it well.

CorpseGrinder has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nestea has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

CorpseGrinder working for a choke but Nestea is defending well.
Nestea can't escape the position.
CorpseGrinder doesn't have the hooks in and Nestea manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of CorpseGrinder is proving hard to escape from.

CorpseGrinder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nestea trying to control but CorpseGrinder is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

CorpseGrinder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CorpseGrinder looking to control.
Nestea is looking to stand up but CorpseGrinder won't let him.
CorpseGrinder keeping full guard, as Nestea tries to pass.
Nestea has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of CorpseGrinder is proving hard to escape from.

CorpseGrinder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nestea wants to control from the top but CorpseGrinder keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alessandro Nestea.
Good standup being displayed there by CorpseGrinder as he connects with a hook.
CorpseGrinder shoots for a double leg takedown but Nestea sprawls well. He's pushed CorpseGrinder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
CorpseGrinder shoots in but no luck this time.
Horrible takedown by CorpseGrinder or perhaps it was just good defense by Nestea which made him look bad.
Alessandro Nestea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anvil CorpseGrinder.
CorpseGrinder with a lazy takedown attempt

so Nestea counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

CorpseGrinder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nestea passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Nestea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nestea working the ground and pound.
CorpseGrinder is looking for a sweep.
Nestea wants to lay and pray for a moment but CorpseGrinder keeps working.
CorpseGrinder wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
CorpseGrinder tries to buck Nestea off but Nestea is having none of it.
CorpseGrinder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anvil CorpseGrinder dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

CorpseGrinder fails with the takedown

and Nestea counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nestea.
Nestea works over CorpseGrinder with some ground and pound from guard.

CorpseGrinder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nestea defends well.

CorpseGrinder is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nestea is aware though and is defending well.
Nestea trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if CorpseGrinder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nestea throwing strikes from guard but CorpseGrinder blocks nicely.

CorpseGrinder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nestea can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!

CorpseGrinder working for a triangle but Nestea defends it easily.
Nestea wants to control from the top but CorpseGrinder keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestea pushing down on CorpseGrinder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nestea working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
CorpseGrinder is looking to control Nestea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can CorpseGrinder avoid being mounted?
Nestea working CorpseGrinder over with strikes.
Nestea seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but CorpseGrinder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CorpseGrinder pushes Nestea off but Nestea dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on CorpseGrinder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
CorpseGrinder is looking for a sweep.
CorpseGrinder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nestea works his way into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
CorpseGrinder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nestea wants to control but CorpseGrinder is keeping busy.

CorpseGrinder is trying to work for a kimura but Nestea is defending well.
Nestea trying to control but CorpseGrinder postures up.
CorpseGrinder prevents Nestea from improving his position.

Nestea looking for submissions off his back.
Nestea wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nestea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nestea manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

CorpseGrinder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nestea is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nestea has escaped and now he's on top!

CorpseGrinder throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nestea escapes and throws CorpseGrinder's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Nestea stands up and beckons CorpseGrinder to his feet.

Nestea scores a takedown into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CorpseGrinder is in a horrible position here. Nestea smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CorpseGrinder tries to hold on but Nestea pushes him away.
CorpseGrinder working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nestea wants to finish this one by submission but CorpseGrinder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nestea.
CorpseGrinder keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Nestea dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nestea drives through with a takedown into guard.

Nestea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

CorpseGrinder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CorpseGrinder keeping moving, preventing Nestea from controlling successfully.
Nestea lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nestea scoring with punches to the head and body.

CorpseGrinder looking for subs off his back but Nestea has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CorpseGrinder wants to control but Nestea is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CorpseGrinder is refusing to be controlled, as Nestea sits in half guard.

CorpseGrinder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nestea pulls his head out easily.
CorpseGrinder is looking to improve his position.
CorpseGrinder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nestea wants to get back to his feet.

CorpseGrinder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nestea wants to take a breather but CorpseGrinder is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestea works his way into side control.
CorpseGrinder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
CorpseGrinder is trying to work for a sweep but Nestea has mounted him!
Nestea working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nestea trying to control but CorpseGrinder is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
CorpseGrinder wants to control but Nestea is having none of it.
Nestea landing strikes from the mount and CorpseGrinder is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestea prevents CorpseGrinder from getting the reversal.
Nestea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
CorpseGrinder slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
CorpseGrinder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nestea scores with a couple of nice shots.
CorpseGrinder is trying to get back to full guard.
CorpseGrinder taking some punishment here, with Nestea in his half guard.

CorpseGrinder looking for submissions off his back.
CorpseGrinder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nestea is looking to take a break and control but CorpseGrinder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nestea escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CorpseGrinder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for CorpseGrinder with that takedown attempt.

Nestea moves into the clinch.
Nestea prevents the takedown attempt.
Nestea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
CorpseGrinder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nestea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alessandro Nestea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anvil CorpseGrinder.
Nestea misses with a punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
CorpseGrinder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nestea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nestea displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from CorpseGrinder.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alessandro Nestea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nestea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Nestea!