PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutzack Jnr has chosen Scream and Shoot the metal version as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Don Cerrone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cerrone
vs
Nutzack Jnr

183 cm
23
167 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

175 cm
26
160 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Cerrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutzack Jnr throws a front kick aimed at Cerrone's knee but Cerrone avoids it well.

Nutzack Jnr drops Cerrone with a left and a right! Oh, Cerrone is hurt - Nutzack Jnr dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Don Cerrone has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cerrone is trying to improve his position.
Nutzack Jnr tries to stand but Cerrone is controlling his head.
Nutzack Jnr working away.
Cerrone is looking to regain half guard here but Nutzack Jnr keeps moving and retains side control.
Nutzack Jnr working away.
Nutzack Jnr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cerrone is avoiding damage well.
Cerrone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cerrone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cerrone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cerrone.
Cerrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutzack Jnr stops Cerrone from standing up.
Nutzack Jnr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nutzack Jnr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cerrone looking for a sweep. Not yet Cerrone, not yet.

Cerrone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nutzack Jnr off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cerrone.
Nutzack Jnr scores with a hook to the body. Cerrone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nutzack Jnr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cerrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nutzack Jnr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrone throwing strikes from guard but Nutzack Jnr blocks nicely.
Nutzack Jnr keeping moving, preventing Cerrone from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nutzack Jnr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cerrone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cerrone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cerrone is controlling him.
Cerrone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nutzack Jnr is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cerrone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cerrone throws an elbow that misses. Nutzack Jnr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cerrone's guard. Nice move by Nutzack Jnr!
Nutzack Jnr is looking to stand up but Cerrone won't let him.
Nutzack Jnr is fighting to break Cerrone's control of his arms but Cerrone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nutzack Jnr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cerrone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The referee warns Nutzack Jnr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr is looking to improve his position but Cerrone isn't that keen on the idea.
Cerrone throws some wild stikes that Nutzack Jnr manages to avoid easily.
Nutzack Jnr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerrone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cerrone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Cerrone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Cerrone's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cerrone gets a clinch.

Cerrone pulls guard.
Cerrone working a defensive guard here.
Cerrone has momentary wrist control but Nutzack Jnr slips an elbow through the middle.
Cerrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nutzack Jnr stands up from Cerrone's guard - Nutzack Jnr perhaps looking for a knockout.
A head kick misses from Nutzack Jnr.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown but Nutzack Jnr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerrone changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nutzack Jnr tries to avoid it but Cerrone manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nutzack Jnr to the ground. Nutzack Jnr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nutzack Jnr swinging wildly here.
Nutzack Jnr throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nutzack Jnr lands a big right hook! Cerrone looks hurt but is still standing! Nutzack Jnr lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Cerrone falls down and Nutzack Jnr dives in with a huge hammer fist! Cerrone's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Nutzack Jnr runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Nutzack Jnr!
A less than humble Harry Nutzack Jnr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.