PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kim
vs
Nexus

190 cm
39
187 lbs
31 - 23 - 0

182 cm
37
162 lbs
32 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nexus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kim quickly recovers to half guard.
Nexus wants to pass to mount but Kim is defending the position.

Nexus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kim trying to hold on to Nexus's head to control him but Nexus postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nexus wants to stand up but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim trying to hold on to Nexus's head to control him but Nexus postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus tries to pass to full mount but Kim defends it.
Kim has his hands clasped together around Nexus's back. He's all about the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nexus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Nexus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kim quickly recovers to half guard.
Kim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nexus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nexus trying to control from Kim's half guard. Kim has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kim wants to sweep here but Nexus controlling him for the moment.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim is trying to keep Nexus in close.

Kim has his foot on Nexus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nexus works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nexus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kim looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nexus is defending well. Kim quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nexus has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kim celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roberto Kim!
Roberto Kim decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.