PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chilo Menga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Nelson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chilo Menga's chin.

Menga
vs
Nelson

170 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

170 cm
19
161 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner

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 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chilo Menga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Menga gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Menga trying to strike off his back.

Menga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Menga looking for subs off his back but Nelson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Menga is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Menga tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Menga trying to control from the bottom.

Menga looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson wants to control but Menga is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is thwarting Menga's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
Menga wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Menga is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Menga is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Menga is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menga tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.

Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Menga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Menga tries to escape but Nelson is in control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Menga moves out of range as Nelson strikes.

Menga gets the takedown into side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Menga missing with punches from the bottom.
Menga is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Menga has one foot on Nelson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nelson looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Menga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Menga.
Nelson wants to stand up but Menga is controlling him.
Menga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menga advances position into side control!
Nelson prevents Menga from improving position.

Menga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menga has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Menga goes for an armbar but Nelson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nelson.

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

Nelson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Nelson scores with a takedown into Menga's guard.
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 Chilo Menga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menga's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menga is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Menga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Menga is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chilo Menga!