PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Roberts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nelson
vs
Roberts

190 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Roberts!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roberts is aware though and is defending well.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Roberts passes Nelson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts lands strikes from half guard.
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Roberts moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nelson.
Roberts just content to control the position.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Roberts wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Roberts controlling the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Roberts decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.

Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Roberts.

Roberts pulls guard effortlessly.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Roberts won't allow it.
Roberts misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Roberts won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Roberts is looking to escape.
Nelson prevents Roberts from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Nelson passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Roberts dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Roberts gets the takedown into side control.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts controlling the position.
Nelson is not content to let Roberts control the position.

Roberts decides to stand back up. Roberts steps back and let's Nelson get back to his feet.
Roberts defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.

Roberts turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Roberts to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts content to control rather than advance.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Nelson is looking for a triangle but Roberts pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jason Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.

Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Roberts wants the takedown. Nelson is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nelson's guard against the cage.
Roberts is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nelson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Roberts gets to his feet. Nelson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Roberts pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roberts just stands there and leans against the cage.

Roberts manages to break the clinch.

Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roberts defends well.
Roberts trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.

Roberts is sitting in close to Nelson's body. Nelson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Roberts is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Roberts is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nelson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Nelson!