PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cor Nepgen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Nepgen
vs
Sack Jr

185 cm
27
176 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
22
173 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93%

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cor Nepgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ball Sack Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sack Jr catches Nepgen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cor Nepgen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sack Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Nepgen circles away.
Nepgen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sack Jr throws a series of punches but Nepgen moves out of range.
Sack Jr works Nepgen's body with a nice hook.
Sack Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nepgen defends it nicely.
Nepgen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sack Jr is fending him off so far but Nepgen persists. Nope, Sack Jr circles away and we're back to standing.

Nepgen has Sack Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Sack Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Nepgen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Cor Nepgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Sack Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sack Jr is working for takedown but Nepgen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nepgen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sack Jr prevents it.
Sack Jr tries for a takedown but Nepgen manages to get underhooks.
Sack Jr can't get the takedown.
Sack Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sack Jr manages to break the clinch.

Nepgen gets the takedown into side control.
Nepgen working the ground and pound but Sack Jr is defending the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr regains half guard, as Nepgen was trying to land strikes.
Nepgen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nepgen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sack Jr's head.
Nepgen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sack Jr defending well though.
Nepgen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nepgen.
Nepgen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nepgen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nepgen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nepgen content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nepgen connects with a nice short shot to Sack Jr's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr is trying to control but can't.
Sack Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nepgen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nepgen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sack Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sack Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sack Jr has Nepgen pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sack Jr keeping moving, preventing Nepgen from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nepgen lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cor Nepgen 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.

Nepgen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sack Jr backs up against the cage.
Nepgen throws a leg kick but Sack Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nepgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sack Jr circles away quickly and effectively.

Sack Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Sack Jr gets underhooks to prevent Nepgen's takedown attempt.
Sack Jr is trying to drag Nepgen to the mat but Nepgen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sack Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nepgen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sack Jr can't get the takedown.
Cor Nepgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Sack Jr stops a takedown attempt from Nepgen.

Sack Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sack Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nepgen pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nepgen momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Nepgen or perhaps it was just good defense by Sack Jr which made him look bad.
Nepgen has his takedown stuffed

and Sack Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nepgen won't be happy with that.
Sack Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sack Jr trying to control the action but Nepgen is working from the bottom.
Sack Jr in side control, throwing shots but Nepgen defends.
Nepgen 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.

Sack Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nepgen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sack Jr wants to control but Nepgen is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nepgen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sack Jr's best efforts.
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!
Sack Jr thows a huge punch but Nepgen dodges it nicely.
Nepgen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sack Jr.
Nepgen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sack Jr.

Sack Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nepgen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sack Jr is breathing heavily.
Nepgen moves into full guard.
Sack Jr prevents Nepgen from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nepgen working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sack Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nepgen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sack Jr won't allow Nepgen to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nepgen looking to control.
Nepgen wants to get back to his feet but Sack Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sack Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sack Jr wants to control from the top but Nepgen keeps moving.
Sack Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Nepgen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sack Jr won't allow Nepgen to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sack Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sack Jr throwing strikes from guard but Nepgen blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sack Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sack Jr prevents Nepgen from getting back to his feet.
Sack Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nepgen is trying to control the position but Sack Jr postures up.
Sack Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sack Jr has gone for a leg lock! Nepgen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sack Jr's guard.
Nepgen wants to control from the top but Sack Jr keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sack Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Nepgen is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ball Sack Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Sack Jr moves in looking to clinch but Nepgen pushes him off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sack Jr.
Nepgen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sack Jr is looking to clinch but Nepgen is avoiding it.
Nepgen ducks under a wild hook from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nepgen.

Sack Jr moves into the clinch.
Nepgen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nepgen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepgen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sack Jr's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sack Jr.
Sack Jr wants a takedown.
Cor Nepgen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Sack Jr.
Sack Jr looking for a takedown.
Sack Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sack Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nepgen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sack Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nepgen.
Nepgen can't get the takedown.

Nepgen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sack Jr uses from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Nepgen.
Sack Jr trying to control but Nepgen is working from the bottom.
Nepgen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sack Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nepgen wants to stand but Sack Jr is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sack Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Nepgen wants to stand up but Sack Jr is controlling him.
Sack Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sack Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nepgen wants to get back to his feet but Sack Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nepgen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nepgen tries to get out of the position.
Nepgen pulls Sack Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Sack Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.

Sack Jr drops back looking for a leg! Nepgen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nepgen manages to kick Sack Jr off! Sack Jr jumps back into Nepgen's guard.
Sack Jr thows a big elbow that misses.
Sack Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Nepgen has momentary wrist control but Sack Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Ball Sack Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sack Jr trying to control but Nepgen is working from the bottom.
Nepgen wants to stand but Sack Jr is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sack Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nepgen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sack Jr has Nepgen in his guard.
Nepgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sack Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nepgen scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nepgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sack Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nepgen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sack Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ball Sack Jr.
I think Sack Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ball Sack Jr!