PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Filho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filho comes to the cage accompanied by You can hate me now. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Filho
vs
Nelson

173 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Filho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Nelson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filho slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Filho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Filho won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Filho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Filho is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.

Filho looking for submissions off his back.

Filho is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Filho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filho!

Nelson is going olschool here, as he tries to force Filho to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Filho shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson cracks Filho with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filho is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Nelson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Filho is looking to get to half guard.
Filho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Filho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Filho manages to get to full guard.
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Filho working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.

Filho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Filho is breathing heavily.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson works over Filho with some ground and pound from guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working Filho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Filho had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Filho Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Nelson just trying to survive but Filho is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Filho keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.

Filho looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson tries to escape but Filho has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Filho working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Filho is persistently looking for the submission but Nelson is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson breaks Filho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson thows a big elbow that misses.

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

Filho 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 is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nelson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Filho blocks nicely.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nelson throws a big shot that misses.

Filho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Filho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Filho. What's that going to do exactly?

Filho looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Filho working for a submission but Nelson is keeping him at bay.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Filho is going olschool here, as he tries to force Nelson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nelson shrugs it off.

Filho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Filho. What's that going to do exactly?
Filho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Filho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nelson turns into him and now he's in Filho's guard.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson cracks Filho with a solid left hand.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Filho had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Filho Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Filho is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Filho. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Filho's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Filho is on top in guard.
Filho preventing the sweep.

Filho drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Filho off! Filho jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom.

Filho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Filho advances to half guard.

Filho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Filho eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Filho from controlling successfully.

Filho drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filho jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Filho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Filho moves away and avoids it.
Filho ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt

and Filho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Nelson's guard now.
Filho pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Filho passes to side control.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Filho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Filho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Filho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Filho dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Filho's shoulder, as Filho tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Filho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's guard.
Filho passes into half guard.

Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Filho.

Filho is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Filho.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Filho wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson landing rabbit punches to the side of Filho's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

Filho is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nelson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nelson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Filho tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Filho is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Filho is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Filho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nelson cracks Filho with a big elbow.
Nelson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nelson lands some shots froms side control.
Nelson tries to score with some ground and pound. Filho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Filho manages to get back to half guard.
Filho regains full guard. Nicely done.

Filho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Filho is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson is looking to control Filho's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Filho is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson scores with a few weak punches.

Filho is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Filho.
Filho stops Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Nelson is not content to let Filho control the position.

Filho is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Filho trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Filho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.

Filho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Filho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Filho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Filho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Filho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Filho!