PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Spicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Nero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Spicer
vs
Nero

192 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Spicer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Nero!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicer tries to land a front kick but Nero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Nero tries to keep at a distance but Spicer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spicer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nero is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spicer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nero manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Nero working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nero creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spicer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Nero wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spicer, who protects the arm well.
Spicer throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Spicer can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Spicer is pushing Nero's head away, looking to escape. Nero manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nero throws a strike aimed at the side of Spicer's head but Spicer avoids it well.
Spicer is trying to control Nero's posture but Nero avoids it.

Nero tries for a kimura but Spicer is defending well.
Spicer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Nero is trying to get an arm triangle but Spicer is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicer is looking for a sweep.

Nero tries for a kimura but Spicer is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spicer wants to control but Nero postures up.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but Spicer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nero is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spicer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spicer is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nero swings around for an armbar but Spicer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nero's guard.
Spicer is looking to work some ground and pound but Nero has wrist control.
Spicer trying to control the position from guard on top but Nero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spicer is really struggling to control Nero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Spicer prevents Nero from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicer postures up.

James Spicer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Nero looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nero wants to pass the guard but Spicer is defending well.
Nero trying to control from half guard but Spicer is working away.
Spicer keeping control of the position.
Spicer is trying to control but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Nero trying to work for an americana but Spicer has managed to regain full guard.

Spicer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Spicer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nero defends it easily.
Spicer is breathing heavily.

Nero drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nero as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Spicer screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nero! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). The Nero!