PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin 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.

Bashor
vs
Nelson

173 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lincoln Bashor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Bashor shows good takedown defense.

Bashor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bashor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bashor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

We're going to have a standup here because Lincoln Bashor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Nelson lands a big head kick that sends Bashor tumbling to the mat! Nelson takes a step backwards and waves Bashor back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Lincoln Bashor has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bashor moves into full guard.

Bashor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bashor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Bashor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Bashor isn't so interested in that idea.
Bashor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Bashor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bashor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bashor.
Bashor is stalling in the full guard.
Bashor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bashor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nelson for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Bashor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bashor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Bashor persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Bashor shows good takedown defense.

Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Bashor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bashor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson wants to stand up but Bashor is controlling him.
Nelson looks gassed!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bashor controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Bashor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Bashor's cut.
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.

Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Bashor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bashor stops Nelson from standing up.
Bashor passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bashor works his way into full mount!
Lincoln Bashor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashor landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bashor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bashor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nelson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Bashor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Lincoln Bashor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Bashor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Bashor stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lincoln Bashor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson misses with a takedown

and Bashor counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Bashor content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashor is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Bashor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lincoln Bashor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bashor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bashor's waist but Bashor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.

Bashor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nelson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bashor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Bashor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson is letting Bashor control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Bashor drags him back down.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bashor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
Bashor taking a breather here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nelson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bashor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bashor landing a few strikes.
Nelson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bashor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Bashor looks up at the clock and then as Nelson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bashor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bashor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bashor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is pushing Bashor's head away, looking to escape. Bashor manages to hold on to the position though.

Lincoln Bashor has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Bashor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashor takes a little break here. Nelson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bashor taking a breather here.
Kevin Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lincoln Bashor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Bashor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bashor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lincoln Bashor!