PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Bubbleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Bubbleton will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Nelson
vs
Bubbleton

172 cm
18
214 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Bubbleton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubbleton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bubbleton is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.

Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bubbleton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bubbleton is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubbleton tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubbleton wants to get back to his feet but Nelson drags him back down.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Bubbleton is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Nelson stalls from top position.
Nelson tries to stand but Bubbleton is controlling his head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bubbleton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nelson controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bubbleton on his heels. He'll look to pass Bubbleton's guard now, I'm sure.
Bubbleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson really is a fat lump.
Bubbleton wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bubbleton wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Bubbleton being controlled here, momentarily.
Bubbleton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nelson has passed into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bubbleton sneaks back into half guard.
Bubbleton wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bubbleton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.
Bubbleton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Bubbleton shows good takedown defense.
Bubbleton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bubbleton.
Bubbleton shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bubbleton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sanford Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Bubbleton.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson dives in and scores a takedown into Bubbleton's guard.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bubbleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bubbleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bubbleton scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bubbleton will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbleton throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bubbleton shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson throws a quick counter head kick but Bubbleton was just out of range.

Nelson scores with a takedown into Bubbleton's guard.
Bubbleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bubbleton wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bubbleton on the ground.
Bubbleton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bubbleton wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Bubbleton looking for a sweep. Not yet Bubbleton, not yet.
Bubbleton wants to control the position but Nelson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bubbleton wants to get back to full guard.

Nelson decides to return to a standing position.
Bubbleton fails with the takedown.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bubbleton looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bubbleton just manages to avoid it.
Bubbleton is breathing heavily.
Bubbleton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nelson's head.
Bubbleton tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubbleton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bubbleton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanford Nelson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bubbleton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson is staying tight to Bubbleton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sanford Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bubbleton tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bubbleton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nelson's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is taking a breather. Bubbleton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bubbleton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bubbleton scores with a head kick.
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bubbleton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Bubbleton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bubbleton shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bubbleton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bubbleton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubbleton lands with a nice body kick.
Bubbleton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanford Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Bubbleton.
Bubbleton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gerald Bubbleton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bubbleton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bubbleton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Bubbleton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bubbleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bubbleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bubbleton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubbleton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Nelson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bubbleton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Bubbleton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bubbleton looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Gerald Bubbleton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bubbleton's half guard.
Nelson controlling the action here.
Nelson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bubbleton for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bubbleton is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bubbleton is looking to clinch.
As Bubbleton tries to get set, Nelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Bubbleton manages to avoid the attempt.
Gerald Bubbleton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanford Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sanford Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Nelson!