PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flynn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anthem For The Underdog. Nelson has chosen Battle Hymn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flynn
vs
Nelson

178 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cole Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Flynn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nelson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nelson tries to bench press Flynn off him but Flynn keeps the position.
Nelson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Flynn drags him back down.
Flynn trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Flynn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.

Flynn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Nelson with the active half guard here but Flynn passes nicely into side control.
Nelson prevents Flynn from improving position.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Flynn is controlling the position.
Flynn avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nelson.
Nelson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Flynn has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Flynn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Flynn tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Flynn tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flynn has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn working away.
Flynn wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.

Flynn tries for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Flynn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson is letting Flynn control him for a moment.
Flynn trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson struggling a bit here.

Flynn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is trying to control Flynn's posture but Flynn avoids it.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Flynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is not content to let Flynn control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Flynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson gets caught napping as Flynn dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flynn passes into side control.
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Flynn's best efforts.
Flynn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
Flynn wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Nelson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Flynn is retaining full guard.

Flynn 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. Oh but Flynn is tightening it up a little... Nelson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nelson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nelson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Flynn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cole Flynn!
A relieved looking Cole Flynn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.