PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Greyjoy

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
168 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Nelson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Greyjoy's guard.

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

Greyjoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greyjoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greyjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greyjoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Greyjoy's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greyjoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greyjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Greyjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Greyjoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greyjoy 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.
Greyjoy keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.

Greyjoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greyjoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Greyjoy's legs - danger averted.
We've been informed that Greyjoy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Greyjoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Greyjoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Greyjoy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greyjoy manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Greyjoy's guard.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Greyjoy is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Greyjoy trying to control the position.

Greyjoy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Nelson has his hands clasped together but Greyjoy extends and breaks Nelson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Greyjoy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chico Greyjoy!