PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Byron Nickerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douche Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douche Wellington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nickerson
vs
Wellington

175 cm
26
145 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Byron Nickerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Douche Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickerson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nickerson lands with a nice body kick.
Nickerson scores with a head kick. Wellington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wellington shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nickerson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wellington tries to clinch
and Nickerson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wellington swings widly with a right hand
and Nickerson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wellington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wellington misses with a combination
and Nickerson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wellington throws a sloppy body shot

and Nickerson counters with a takedown into side control.

Nickerson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickerson lands a few punches from side control.

Nickerson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wellington is not content to let Nickerson control the position.
Wellington tries to escape but Nickerson is in control.

That's two 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.
Nickerson taking a break here but Wellington is having none of it and regains half guard.

Nickerson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickerson wants to advance to full mount but Wellington doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wellington is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nickerson is controlling him.
Wellington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nickerson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wellington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nickerson has Wellington in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Nickerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wellington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wellington won't allow Nickerson to sweep him here.
Nickerson wants to stand but Wellington is controlling the position.

Nickerson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickerson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickerson is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington trying to control but Nickerson is working from the bottom.
Nickerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wellington thows a big elbow that misses.
Nickerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Wellington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wellington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nickerson taking a bit of punishment here - Wellington scoring with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nickerson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nickerson misses with a head shot. Wellington uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nickerson throws and elbow that misses. Wellington uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickerson's guard. Nice move by Wellington!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Nickerson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nickerson has a takedown stuffed.
Wellington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wellington misses with a left hand

and Nickerson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wellington won't be happy with that.
Nickerson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Nickerson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wellington has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nickerson but great work by Wellington.
Wellington trying to control the position but Nickerson is working away.
Wellington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wellington is working Nickerson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nickerson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickerson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Wellington lands an elbow.
Wellington working away.
Nickerson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wellington scoring with punches from side control.
Wellington working the head and body with strikes.
Nickerson struggling a bit here.
Nickerson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wellington working the ground and pound.
Nickerson can't do much from the bottom here.

Wellington stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wellington throws a combination that misses

and Nickerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wellington's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickerson landing with the ground and pound.
Wellington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickerson controls the pace.

Nickerson is looking for a triangle but Wellington pushes his legs off easily.
Wellington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Wellington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickerson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wellington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Nickerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wellington tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickerson is retaining full guard.
Wellington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickerson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nickerson keeping moving, preventing Wellington from controlling successfully.

Nickerson has his foot on Wellington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wellington works his way back into a safe position though.
Wellington wants to control from the top but Nickerson keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nickerson being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Douche Wellington was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wellington shoots in for a takedown but Nickerson shows good takedown defense.
Nickerson throws a sloppy head kick and Wellington moves out of range easily.
Wellington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nickerson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wellington!
Poor strikes thrown by Nickerson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nickerson looking to finish with strikes here!
Nickerson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Nickerson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nickerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wellington misses with a combination

and Nickerson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wellington!

Nickerson is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wellington has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wellington!
Wellington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nickerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Nickerson has his foot on Wellington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wellington works his way back into a safe position though.
Wellington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nickerson striking off his back but it's not causing Wellington any problems.

Wellington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wellington chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Nickerson!