PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galaxy Nexus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mees Metsast's chin.

Nexus
vs
Metsast

182 cm
25
170 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus looks to throw the jab but Metsast is out of range.
Metsast throws the kick towards the body but Nexus avoids it.
Nexus moves out of range as Metsast throws a body kick.
Nexus moves out of range of the body kick.

Nexus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nexus is trying to control. Metsast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Metsast wants to control but Nexus is keeping busy.
We've been hearing that Nexus has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Metsast throws a strike from the bottom but Nexus passes into side control!
Nexus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Metsast to see if he's OK.
Metsast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nexus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metsast is trying to get back to half guard.
Nexus scoring with punches and elbows.
Nexus trying to control the action but Metsast is working from the bottom.
Metsast is trying to work for a sweep but Nexus has mounted him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus lands a couple of good shots and Metsast has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Will Nexus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nexus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Nexus 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.
Nexus looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Nexus gets his hands free as Metsast looks to control.

Nexus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Can Metsast hold on?! Nexus is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Metsast is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nexus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Nexus lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Metsast hold on?!
Nexus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nexus is not going to allow Metsast to sit and survive in this position.
Nexus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Metsast to escape the position.
Nexus scores with punches and elbows.
Metsast trying to control the hands but Nexus breaks the grip.
Nexus lands a shot to the head.
Nexus connects with a big shot to the side of Metsast's head.
Metsast is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands with a hammerfist to the side of Metsast's head.
Nexus connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Metsast to escape the position.
Nexus is not going to allow Metsast to sit and survive in this position.
Metsast is trying to remain composed but Nexus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Metsast is rocked!
Metsast felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Metsast is really stuck here.
The referee is taking a good look at Metsast as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Nexus!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus is punishing Metsast with some ground and pound.
Metsast is still in real trouble! Can Nexus finish him?
Nexus lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nexus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nexus.
Metsast trying to control the hands but Nexus won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Metsast. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Metsast trying to control but not successfully.
Metsast seems to have recovered his senses.
Nexus softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Metsast looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nexus punches Metsast on the ear.
Nexus is punishing Metsast with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nexus controlling well, preventing Metsast from escaping the position.

Nexus 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, Metsast has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Metsast rolls, trying to escape but Nexus keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Metsast ducks straight into an uppercut from Nexus and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Metsast manages to regain guard straight away.

It looks like Mees Metsast has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metsast keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Nexus chips away with some ground and pound.
Nexus cracks Metsast with a solid left hand.
Metsast tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nexus wants to pass the guard but Metsast is keeping the position.
Nexus cracks Metsast with a solid left hand.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Metsast is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nexus with a nice head shot there.
Nexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Metsast trying to control the position.
Nexus throwing strikes from guard but Metsast blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nexus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Metsast working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nexus has passed into half guard!
Nexus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nexus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nexus connects with a nice short shot to Metsast's temple.
Nexus trying to control from half guard but Metsast is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus working over Metsast with some ground and pound. Metsast looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nexus trying to mount his opponent but Metsast defends it.
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!
Nexus slips a nice elbow through Metsast's hands, connecting with Metsast's forehead.
Nexus lands with a punch from half guard.
Metsast has hold of Nexus's hands but Nexus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metsast trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nexus manages to pass to mount!
Metsast tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nexus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nexus lands a nice shot to the head.
Nexus lands with some strikes.
Nexus lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Metsast! Nexus sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Metsast and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
A less than humble Galaxy Nexus misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.