PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earle Nelson (ranked 7235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francesco Lo Bianco (ranked 5168 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Francesco Lo Bianco was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Nelson
vs
Lo Bianco

190 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earle Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Francesco Lo Bianco!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lo Bianco should have avoided that one.

Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Lo Bianco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo Bianco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo Bianco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lo Bianco cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo Bianco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lo Bianco landing some decent shots from guard.
Lo Bianco is stalling in the full guard.
Lo Bianco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson controls Lo Bianco momentarily but Lo Bianco frees himself.
Lo Bianco tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Lo Bianco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo Bianco is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lo Bianco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Lo Bianco.
Nelson trying to control but Lo Bianco postures up.
Lo Bianco wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Lo Bianco drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo Bianco postures up.
Lo Bianco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo Bianco is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Lo Bianco postures up.
Lo Bianco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo Bianco has passed into half guard!
Lo Bianco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo Bianco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lo Bianco stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo Bianco is working away from the top position though.

That's four 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.
Lo Bianco slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo Bianco is working away from the top position though.
Lo Bianco is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lo Bianco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Lo Bianco has control of the leg.
Lo Bianco is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson won't allow Lo Bianco to pass to mount.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo Bianco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francesco Lo Bianco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lo Bianco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lo Bianco stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lo Bianco working some strikes from top position.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo Bianco passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo Bianco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Bianco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nelson!
Lo Bianco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lo Bianco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lo Bianco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lo Bianco landing shots from mount.

Nelson is rocked!
Lo Bianco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo Bianco lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nelson! Lo Bianco sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nelson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Lo Bianco!