PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joliver Genetia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genetia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Remain Nameless. Nelson has chosen Stephen Lynch - Special Ed as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Genetia
vs
Nelson

172 cm
28
159 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
152 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joliver Genetia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ed Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genetia takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson throws a jab when Genetia was well out of range.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Genetia.
Genetia misses with a body shot.
Genetia fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Genetia lands.
Genetia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Genetia circles away.
Genetia misses with a looping right.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Genetia.
Genetia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Genetia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Genetia scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Genetia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Genetia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nelson checks a leg kick.
Genetia slips a straight right by Nelson.
Genetia ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Genetia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Genetia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Genetia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Genetia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Genetia is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Nelson tries for a kimura but Genetia is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genetia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nelson is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Nelson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Genetia is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Genetia trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Genetia defends.
Genetia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nelson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nelson trying to control the position but Genetia is working away.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ground and pound from Nelson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nelson advances to mount.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands with some strikes.
Genetia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
Nelson breaks from Genetia's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Genetia is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action.
Genetia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Genetia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson with shots to the head and body - Genetia looks very uncomfortable down there.
Genetia is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genetia is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Genetia is looking to escape.
Nelson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Genetia is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Genetia is looking to escape.
Nelson landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Genetia tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Genetia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Genetia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelson shoots for a takedown but Genetia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Genetia lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Genetia's body.
Genetia thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Genetia throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Genetia misses with a double jab.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Genetia.
Nice defenses there by Genetia.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Ed Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Genetia moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia scores with a three punch combo!
A big left from Nelson misses.

Nelson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Genetia.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson is keen to just control but Genetia is a slippery customer.
Genetia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Genetia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Genetia is working away.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson prevents Genetia from standing back up.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson throwing shots but Genetia is blocking nicely.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Genetia is trying to stand.
Nelson stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents Genetia from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Genetia won't allow it.
Ed Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genetia wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Genetia makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Genetia tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Genetia slams his shin into Nelson's torso.
Nelson slips under a jab from Genetia.
Joliver Genetia is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.

Genetia moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelson wants the takedown. Genetia is fighting it off but Nelson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Genetia's guard against the cage.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Genetia's brow.
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!
Genetia wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Genetia keeps moving.
Genetia looking for a sweep. Not yet Genetia, not yet.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson advances position into side control!

Genetia bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Joliver Genetia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Genetia cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Genetia ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nelson scores with a jab.
Genetia throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genetia moves away.
Nelson dives in and grabs Genetia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Genetia looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Genetia misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson misses with a body punch
and Genetia counters with a nice leg kick.

Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Genetia is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nelson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Genetia defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Genetia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Genetia manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Genetia moves away and avoids it.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson misses the jab.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Genetia.
Genetia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Genetia saw that one coming.
Genetia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Genetia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Genetia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nelson.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Genetia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a good body shot.
Nelson throws a hook but Genetia blocks it.
Genetia slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook but Genetia blocks it.
Genetia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genetia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Genetia looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia wants to slow Nelson down by chopping away at his legs.
Genetia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Genetia counters with a nice body kick.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.
Genetia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Genetia slips the punch.
Genetia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genetia misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.

Genetia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia is trying to maintain a safe position but Nelson gets an underhook and turns Genetia into the cage.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Genetia is keeping busy.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Genetia lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Genetia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Genetia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Genetia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Genetia prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Joliver Genetia did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A left lands for Genetia.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Genetia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Genetia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Genetia lands a body punch.
Genetia struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.

Nelson successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson controls Genetia momentarily but Genetia frees himself.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Genetia from controlling successfully.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Genetia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Genetia throws a big elbow that misses.
Genetia forces his way into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Genetia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genetia preventing the sweep.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Genetia throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson has his hands on Genetia's head, controlling the position.
Genetia forces his way into half guard.
Genetia is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genetia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.
Nelson is pressing down on Genetia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Genetia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Genetia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Genetia controlling him for the moment.
Genetia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Genetia is one step ahead there.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Genetia is defending the position.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Genetia is defending well.
Nelson trying to control the action but Genetia is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Genetia is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ed Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Genetia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nelson looks to land a left hand but Genetia moved out of range nicely.
Genetia misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Genetia throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson swings for the body but Genetia moves out of range.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Nelson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Genetia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Genetia wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Genetia keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Genetia wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.

Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Genetia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Genetia manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Genetia's guard.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Genetia keeps moving.
Genetia keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nelson trying to control but Genetia is working from the bottom.
Nelson prevents Genetia from getting back to his feet.

Ed Nelson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Genetia backpedaling.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Genetia counters with a one-two to the body.
Genetia connects with a crisp jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a body punch but Genetia moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Genetia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Genetia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Genetia stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Joliver Genetia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Joliver Genetia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Genetia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genetia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Genetia looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab.
Genetia lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
Nelson dives in and grabs Genetia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Genetia pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Genetia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.

Genetia clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Genetia misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ed Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joliver Genetia.
I think Nelson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nelson!
Ed Nelson is the new featherweight champion!
Ed Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.