PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Mexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Nielamliwy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mexico comes to the cage accompanied by I want war. Nielamliwy has chosen - as his entrance music. Michal Nielamliwy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mexico
vs
Nielamliwy

185 cm
31
188 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

171 cm
29
200 lbs
11 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Mexico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Nielamliwy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mexico checks a low kick from Nielamliwy.
Nielamliwy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mexico throws a body punch but Nielamliwy moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mexico.
Nielamliwy throws a leg kick but Mexico sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nielamliwy jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Mexico drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nielamliwy looking for a guillotine here but Mexico defends easily.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielamliwy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nielamliwy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mexico defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nielamliwy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mexico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mexico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nielamliwy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nielamliwy trying to keep a closed guard but Mexico is proving a slippery customer.
Nielamliwy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mexico is one step ahead there.
Mexico looking to pass the guard.

Nielamliwy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mexico defends it easily.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielamliwy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mexico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mexico throws a strike but Nielamliwy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mexico avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mexico looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielamliwy is one step ahead there.
Mexico manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nielamliwy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
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!
Mexico is nestled in close to Nielamliwy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mexico not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielamliwy is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielamliwy won't allow Mexico to pass to mount.
Nielamliwy is pressing down on Mexico's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielamliwy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielamliwy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielamliwy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielamliwy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mexico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mexico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mexico pushes down on Nielamliwy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mexico is looking to advance position but Nielamliwy won't allow it.
Mexico seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielamliwy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mexico lands with a punch from half guard.

Nielamliwy actively working from the bottom here.

Mexico is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mexico is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mexico will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mexico lands a big shot there that rocks Nielamliwy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nielamliwy is desperately trying to improve his position but Mexico has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mexico controlling from mount.
Nielamliwy is in a horrible position here. Mexico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A big right from Nielamliwy misses.
Mexico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nielamliwy.
Mexico fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nielamliwy tries to clinch but Mexico moves away

and Mexico counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nielamliwy's guard now.

Nielamliwy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mexico stacks Nielamliwy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mexico!
Nielamliwy struggling a bit here.
Mexico lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nielamliwy is looking to regain half guard here but Mexico keeps moving and retains side control.
Mexico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielamliwy keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielamliwy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mexico off and has taken his back!
Mexico breaks Nielamliwy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Mexico avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ron Mexico overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nielamliwy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Nielamliwy looking for a guillotine here but Mexico defends easily.
Nielamliwy controlling the position.
Mexico throws a big elbow that misses.

Nielamliwy is looking for a triangle but Mexico pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mexico looking to pass the guard.
Nielamliwy controls Mexico momentarily but Mexico frees himself.
Mexico looking to pass the guard.

Nielamliwy is looking for a triangle here but Mexico uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nielamliwy on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielamliwy tries to improve position but can't.
Nielamliwy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nielamliwy gets back to full guard.
Nielamliwy has momentary wrist control but Mexico slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mexico scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielamliwy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielamliwy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mexico.
Mexico forces his way into half guard.
Mexico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nielamliwy wants to control but Mexico is having none of it.
Nielamliwy is desperately trying to improve his position but Mexico has a good base and remains in mount.
Mexico landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nielamliwy regains half guard.
Mexico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nielamliwy's head.

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!
Mexico stalling away here and it's allowed Nielamliwy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Nielamliwy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mexico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mexico wants to control from the top but Nielamliwy keeps moving.
Nielamliwy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nielamliwy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielamliwy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mexico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielamliwy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Nielamliwy looking for subs off his back but Mexico has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Mexico dominated that second round.
That's time! Mexico's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nielamliwy dives in and grabs Mexico's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mexico pushes down on Nielamliwy's head and hops out.
No joy there for Mexico, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mexico throws a one two combo.

Mexico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mexico wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielamliwy keeps working.
Mexico thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mexico wants to control but Nielamliwy is keeping him busy.
Nielamliwy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mexico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielamliwy is trying to keep Mexico in close.
Mexico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mexico preventing the sweep.
Mexico landing with the ground and pound.
Mexico tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielamliwy is retaining full guard.
Mexico trying to control but Nielamliwy is working from the bottom.

Nielamliwy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mexico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielamliwy is keeping the position for now.
Mexico won't allow Nielamliwy to sweep him here.
Ron Mexico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielamliwy keeping moving, preventing Mexico from controlling successfully.
Mexico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielamliwy is keeping the position for now.

Nielamliwy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mexico defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mexico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mexico is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nielamliwy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mexico stopping the sweep attempt from Nielamliwy.
Mexico passes Nielamliwy's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielamliwy manages to get to full guard.
Mexico trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielamliwy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nielamliwy looking for a triangle here. Mexico is fighting it but it looks tight! Nielamliwy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mexico is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michal Nielamliwy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Michal Nielamliwy thanked Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).