PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patches Hoolihan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Nelson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hoolihan
vs
Nelson

160 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
147 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patches Hoolihan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Nelson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch there but Hoolihan circles away.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoolihan misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Hoolihan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Hoolihan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoolihan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Hoolihan shows good takedown defense.
Hoolihan misses with the combination.
Hoolihan misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice takedown defense from Hoolihan. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Patches Hoolihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Nelson.
A combination from Hoolihan does no damage.
Hoolihan misses with a wild combination.
Hoolihan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoolihan misses with the combination.
Patches Hoolihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoolihan scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Hoolihan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoolihan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Hoolihan. Those never looked like landing.
Patches Hoolihan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoolihan throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoolihan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoolihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Hoolihan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson looks winded!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoolihan checks a leg kick.
Hoolihan misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but Hoolihan moves out of range.
Hoolihan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoolihan leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hoolihan. Those never looked like landing.
Hoolihan misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoolihan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoolihan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoolihan tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoolihan is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Hoolihan breaks from the clinch.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hoolihan throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.

Nelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hoolihan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nelson is in Hoolihan's guard.
Hoolihan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoolihan tries to get out of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hoolihan being controlled here, momentarily.
Hoolihan can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Patches Hoolihan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hoolihan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoolihan stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Patches Hoolihan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Nelson.
Hoolihan jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Hoolihan does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Hoolihan.
Hoolihan throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Hoolihan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Nelson feints and as Hoolihan raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoolihan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoolihan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dominic Nelson.
Hoolihan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.

Hoolihan forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoolihan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoolihan has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hoolihan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoolihan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hoolihan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hoolihan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoolihan manages to get himself to full guard.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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 is pushing down on Hoolihan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoolihan is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hoolihan's head.
Hoolihan is positioning himself well to prevent Nelson advancing to mount.

Nelson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hoolihan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nelson has cracked it and Hoolihan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dominic Nelson!