PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Copeland has chosen Avenged Sevenfold-Beast and the Harlot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Copeland

180 cm
26
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

187 cm
23
217 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Glen Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Copeland tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Copeland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Copeland misses with a leg kick.
Copeland throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Copeland.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Copeland counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Copeland counters with a low kick, right behind Nelson 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glen Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Copeland counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Copeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Copeland is keeping the position for now.
Nelson postures up in Copeland's guard and throws a big left but Copeland blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Nelson distracts Copeland with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Copeland has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Copeland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Nelson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Copeland to the ground. Nelson is now in Copeland's guard.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Copeland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Copeland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Copeland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Copeland is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is pushing down on Copeland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Copeland is fighting to maintain full guard but Nelson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Copeland keeps working.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.

Copeland is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Copeland is trying is best to control the position here.
Nelson controlling the action here.
Copeland trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copeland taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
Nelson is pressing down on Copeland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copeland is holding on for now.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Copeland won't allow it.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Copeland's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson with the ground and pound but Copeland uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen Nelson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Copeland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson with a poor takedown

and Copeland counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Copeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Copeland throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.

Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Copeland defends well.
Copeland distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Copeland is one step ahead there.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
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!
Copeland lands a couple of elbows.
Copeland is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Copeland tries to pass.
Nelson controls Copeland momentarily but Copeland frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Copeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Copeland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Copeland controlling him for the moment.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Copeland is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Copeland!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nelson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nelson looking to finish Copeland with some ground and pound. This is bad for Copeland!
Copeland is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Copeland has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson with the ground and pound from mount.
Nelson trying to control but Copeland is having none of it.

Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Copeland has worked his arm free - good work by Copeland!

Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Copeland is defending well.
Copeland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson throws an elbow but Copeland slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nelson missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Copeland scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson 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.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Copeland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Copeland cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Copeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Copeland's guard. Nice move by Nelson!
Copeland is pulling down on Nelson's head to control his posture.

Nelson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nelson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Copeland screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nelson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glen Nelson!
Glen Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.