PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Marley (ranked 7301 p4p, 4831 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Marley
vs
Nelson

201 cm
18
270
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
240
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lamont Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Marley sets himself, and Nelson steps forward looking for the clinch! Marley avoids it this time.
Marley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nelson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Marley moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNelson.
Marley goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson darts in looking for a takedown but Marley gets double underhooks and turns Nelson into the cage.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marley manages to avoid it.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.

Nelson tries to keep at a distance but Marley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Marley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marley is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marley off to one side.
Marley shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nelson is in Marley's guard.
Marley working a defensive guard here.
Marley wants to improve his position but instead Nelson has moved into half guard.
Marley is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Nelson trying to control the action but Marley is working from the bottom.
Nelson prevents Marley from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marley tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nelson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Marley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nelson avoids the attempt from Marley to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marley has given up his back here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Nelson is not going to allow Marley to sit and survive in this position.
Marley trying to get back to his feet but Nelson is in full control for now.
Nelson is not going to allow Marley to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is hanging on to Marley's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson tries to clinch there but Marley circles away.

Marley has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Marley 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.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley tries for a takedown. No joy.

Nelson jumps guard and drags Marley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Marley throws a sloppy strike and Nelson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Marley is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Nelson!