PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chester Mcmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Nelson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Mcmillan
vs
Nelson

171 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

170 cm
25
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chester Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Chester Mcmillan has been cut.

Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mcmillan is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Mcmillan dodges it nicely.
Nelson is thwarting Mcmillan's attempts to control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Mcmillan is defending well.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson prevents Mcmillan from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson is working for a kimura but Mcmillan is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson wants to stand up but Mcmillan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Nelson prevents Mcmillan from improving his position.

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 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mcmillan controls his leg.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Nelson dives in and scores a takedown into Mcmillan's guard.

Mcmillan wriggles free and stands up.
Mcmillan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcmillan's guard.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Mcmillan is keeping the position.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson wants to stand but Mcmillan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcmillan has wrist control.
Nelson tries to stand but Mcmillan is controlling from the bottom.
Nelson passes Mcmillan's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mcmillan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcmillan tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Mcmillan dodges it nicely.
Mcmillan is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcmillan prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chester Mcmillan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Nelson backs away, Mcmillan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nelson.

Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcmillan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson trying to control the action but Mcmillan is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants to stand but Mcmillan has his arm trapped.
Mcmillan bucks up and tries to throw Nelson off but instead Nelson has got his back!

Nelson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Nelson tightening his grip on Mcmillan, looking for the choke.
Nelson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan is trying to stand back up.
Mcmillan wants to control his opponent's hands but Nelson gets his hands free.
Nelson controls the action.
Mcmillan tries to escape but Nelson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nelson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Nelson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mcmillan trying to control but not successfully.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nelson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Nelson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mcmillan hold on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to control Mcmillan but Mcmillan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Mcmillan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Nelson looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chester Mcmillan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcmillan gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tony Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcmillan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson is stalling in the full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcmillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcmillan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Mcmillan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcmillan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcmillan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Mcmillan controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcmillan is one step ahead there.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcmillan passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Mcmillan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson wants to control but Mcmillan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcmillan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcmillan is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcmillan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mcmillan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mcmillan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nelson's best efforts.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mcmillan trying to control but Nelson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcmillan is positioning himself well to prevent Nelson advancing to mount.
Mcmillan won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcmillan is trying to control but can't.
Mcmillan gets back to full guard.
Chester Mcmillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tony Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Mcmillan won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Nelson.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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