PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Nelson (ranked 2114 p4p, 25695 weight class) and Tank Zone (ranked 244 p4p, 640 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nelson
vs
Zone

179 cm
25
163
6 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
165
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tank Zone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zone is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Zone dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Zone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Tank Zone has been cut.
Zone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zone avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zone goes for a double leg but Nelson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nelson continues to drive forward.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zone.
Zone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson with the inside leg kick.
Zone tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson lands a head kick!
Tank Zone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zone moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Zone has the dominant position.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zone misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Zone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Zone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zone defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Zone takes the fight into the clinch.

Zone jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zone's guard.
Zone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Zone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson trying to control the action but Zone is working from the bottom.
Nelson is pressing down on Zone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zone is holding on for now.
Zone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Nelson decides to stand and escape the position.
Zone misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Zone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Zone shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Zone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zone tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Zone is out of range.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zone dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Zone's head and hops out.

Zone closes the distance and clinches.

Zone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nelson regains guard.

Nelson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chandler Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zone shoots in but no luck this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zone is breathing heavily.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zone tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zone doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.

Nelson drops Zone with a beautiful combination! Zone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nelson is looking for the KO!

Zone is rocked!
Nelson throws a powerful right kick. Zone tried to block low but the kick was high! Zone was taken right off of his feet! Nelson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chandler Nelson!
A very excited looking Chandler Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.