PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JR Dizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dizon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's My Life. Nelson has chosen Shut Up by Mindless Self Indulgence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dizon
vs
Nelson

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JR Dizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dizon gets the takedown into side control.

Dizon is trying to get an arm triangle but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nelson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Dizon prevents Nelson from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dizon throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dizon pulls his head out easily.
Dizon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dizon working Nelson over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Dizon is going to stand back up.
Nelson is not content to let Dizon control the position.

Dizon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Dizon eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Dizon is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Dizon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.

Nelson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dizon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dizon!
Nelson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson looks gassed!
Nelson has a hand on Dizon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dizon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizon looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dizon is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound.
Dizon controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Nelson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dizon landing punches.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poor strikes thrown by Dizon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Dizon maintains control.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Dizon's attempts to control the action.
Nelson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nelson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dizon. What's that going to do exactly?
Dizon throwing strikes here but Nelson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Dizon dominated that round.
That's time! Dizon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nelson tries for a takedown but Dizon circles away easily

and Dizon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dizon.
Dizon wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Dizon wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.

Dizon stands up from Nelson's guard - Dizon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Dizon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nelson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Nelson moves into the clinch.
Dizon has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.

Dizon has hold of one of Nelson's legs. Nelson is fighting the takedown attempt but Dizon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dizon trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Dizon pushes his legs off easily.
Dizon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dizon defends it easily.

Nelson working for a triangle but Dizon defends it easily.
Dizon wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dizon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Dizon is proving a slippery customer.
JR Dizon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dizon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dizon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Dizon from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Dizon defends easily.
Dizon trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dizon escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nelson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dizon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Dizon is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dizon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Nelson shoots in but Dizon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
JR Dizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Nelson.

Dizon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nelson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dizon working away.
Nelson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dizon is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson pushes Dizon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dizon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Dizon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nelson fails with the takedown
and Dizon counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Dizon counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Dizon counters with a head kick.
JR Dizon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Nelson.
Dizon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Dizon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson fails with the takedown

and Dizon counters by clinching up.

Dizon drags the fight down to the ground.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dizon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dizon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Dizon keeps moving.
Dizon wants to sweep but no luck.

Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dizon looking to control.
Dizon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dizon is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dizon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson is pushing down on Dizon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dizon is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Nelson is working for a kimura but Dizon is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizon is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson wants to control but Dizon is keeping him busy.
Dizon is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount.

Nelson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dizon has his hands clasped together but Nelson breaks the hold and Dizon is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Nelson!