PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Maseko (ranked 3737 p4p, 4677 weight class) and Isaac Netero (ranked 392 p4p, 477 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Maseko
vs
Netero

190 cm
20
153
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Maseko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Isaac Netero!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Netero misses the target.
Netero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maseko.
Maseko closes the distance but Netero moves to the side
and Netero counters with a one-two to the body.
Maseko shoots and misses
and Netero connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Netero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Netero.
Netero misses with a left hand
and Maseko counters with a straight right hand.
Maseko slips a jab from Netero.
Maseko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Netero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Maseko feints and as Netero raises his hands in defense, Maseko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maseko lands a couple of elbows.
Maseko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maseko working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Netero will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Maseko stands and steps away. Netero gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Netero throws a head kick that misses.
Maseko tries to counter with a takedown but Netero is quick to defend against it.
Maseko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Netero is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Netero throws a shot to the body.
Maseko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Netero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maseko misses with a takedown attempt
and Netero counters with a nice uppercut.
Maseko tries to land a front kick but Netero steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Netero.
Maseko misses with a takedown attempt - Netero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Maseko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Netero misses.
Netero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Netero connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Netero looks to land a right hand but Maseko moved out of range.
Maseko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Netero throws out the jab.
Netero looks to land a left hand but Maseko moved out of range nicely.
Maseko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Netero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Netero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maseko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Netero tries a head kick but it misses.
Netero throws a jab but it's blocked by Maseko.
Netero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jab by Netero.
Netero lands a head kick!

Maseko is rocked!
and Netero counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Maseko! He's just covering up as Netero starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Netero!
During a confident post fight interview, Isaac Netero thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.