PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryson Bulaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bulaga
vs
Nelson

205 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryson Bulaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulaga slips a straight right by Nelson.
Bulaga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Bulaga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bulaga shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson scores with a jab.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Bulaga. Bulaga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Bulaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Bulaga's head but Bulaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulaga fails with a takedown attempt.
Bulaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bulaga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nelson has eaten all the pies!
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bulaga.
Bulaga has a takedown stuffed.
Bulaga takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulaga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Bulaga persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Nelson finds it's target.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Bulaga moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Bulaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.

Bulaga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bulaga is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bulaga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Bulaga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushes Bulaga off looking to stand but Bulaga dives back in and keeps control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bulaga seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Bulaga wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.

Bulaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bulaga seems to be looking for submissions.

Bulaga is working for a submission of some sort.

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

Bulaga is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bulaga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bulaga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bulaga is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bulaga shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulaga tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bulaga somewhat.
Bulaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulaga gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryson Bulaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulaga misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nelson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson looks to land a combination. Bulaga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryson Bulaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Bulaga with that takedown attempt.
Bulaga with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bulaga shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulaga misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulaga shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bulaga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulaga walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Bulaga drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Bulaga is rocked!
Bryson Bulaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson gets in close and tags Bulaga with a short punch that almost sends Bulaga to the mat! Oh Bulaga is in big trouble! He turns his back on Nelson, trying to create some distance but Nelson rushes him, striking wildly and Bulaga goes down! The referee tackles Nelson into the cage to end the fight! Nelson is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Nelson!
In his post fight interview, George Nelson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.