PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AFI - Totalimmortal. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lau
vs
Nelson

180 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
23
165 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

O'Brannigan's Fightwear

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cung Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side

and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Lau didn't expect that.
Lau keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lau keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson thows a big elbow that misses.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lau swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lau is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.

Nelson working for a triangle but Lau defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lau passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to control Lau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Nelson trying to get back to full guard but Lau takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lau looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lau lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lau doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Lau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson clobbers Lau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lau closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lau slips a jab from Nelson.
Lau misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lau is looking to clinch.
Lau swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nelson counters by clinching up.

Nelson manages to pull guard.
Lau won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nelson working for a triangle but Lau defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pulls Lau in close to prevent any damage.
Nelson looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Lau controlling him for the moment.
Lau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Lau throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lau lands a jab to the nose.
Lau moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lau wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lau wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Lau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lau.
Lau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau misses with a few strikes there.
Lau misses with a combination
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Lau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lau closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side

so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Lau.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lau has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lau is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lau is trying to control but can't.
Lau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Lau is defending well.
Lau is not content to let Nelson control the position.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lau has managed to free his arm - good work.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Lau is defending well.

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.
Lau is in trouble now - Nelson has advanced to mount!
Lau stops Nelson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lau blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nelson!