PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Bator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nexus
vs
Bator

182 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Bator!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bator shoots in looking for a takedown. Nexus tries to sprawl out of it but Bator keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nexus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nexus throws a leg kick but Bator moved away.
Bator jabs Nexus right on the nose. Nexus blinks but takes it well.
Nexus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nexus throws a wild body kick that Bator sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Nexus misses.
Bator fails with the takedown

and Nexus counters with a shoot takedown. Bator fights it but they end up in guard.
Nexus landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nexus throws an elbow that misses. Bator uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nexus's guard. Nice move by Bator!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nexus has control of Bator's left arm, preventing Bator from doing any damage.

Nexus wriggles free and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus tries to land a front kick but Bator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nexus tries to land a front kick but Bator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bator tries for a takedown but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Galaxy Nexus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Bator.
Bator shoots in but Nexus avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bator is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nexus's half guard.
Nexus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nexus.
Nexus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nexus controlling Bator's posture.
Nexus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nexus tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus looking for a sweep. Not yet Nexus, not yet.
Bator stops Nexus from standing up.
Nexus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nexus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bator scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Nexus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nexus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Nexus has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bator off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nexus tries for a takedown but Bator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nexus misses with a takedown attempt - Bator sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bator checks a leg kick.
Nexus swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Nexus tries to sprawl but Bator drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nexus is concentrating on defense, preventing Bator from advancing position.
Nexus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bator pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nexus is keeping the position for now.
Bator with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nexus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bator is bucking up trying to escape but Nexus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nexus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bator is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nexus lands with some strikes.
Bator really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nexus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bator looks gassed!
Nexus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nexus raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nexus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bator's face.
Nexus landing strikes from the mount and Bator is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nexus tries to land a front kick but Bator steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bator works Nexus's body with a nice hook.
Bator doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Nexus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nexus throws a big right hand that misses.
Nexus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bator is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nexus stands up over Bator, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Galaxy Nexus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nexus 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.
Nexus wants to pass the guard but Bator is keeping the position.
Nexus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bator 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.
Bator is breathing heavily.
Nexus lands a couple of digs.
Nexus scoring with some ground and pound.
Nexus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nexus postures up in Bator's guard and throws a big left but Bator blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nexus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bator preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nexus stands up over Bator, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nexus throws a big right hand that misses.
Bator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nexus lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nexus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bator is keeping the position for now.
Nexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nexus lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nexus.
Nexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nexus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nexus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nexus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nexus is in close to Bator's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nexus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nexus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bator is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nexus connects with a couple of short punches.
Nexus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bator has wrist control.
Nexus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nexus with a nice head shot there.
Nexus scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nexus pushing down on Bator's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bator taking some punishment here, with Nexus in his half guard.
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!
Bator is refusing to be controlled, as Nexus sits in half guard.
Bator is in trouble now - Nexus has advanced to mount!
Nexus with shots to the head and body - Bator looks very uncomfortable down there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nexus lands a big elbow.
Nexus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bator is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galaxy Nexus dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nexus throws a low kick but Bator avoids it.
Nexus misses with a kick to the body.
Bator avoids a kick to the body.
Bator wants to clinch.

Nexus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nexus lands in his opponent's guard.
Nexus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nexus lands a couple of elbows.
Bator wants to stand and escape but Nexus is having none of it.
Bator avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bator takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bator utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nexus throws a big elbow that misses.
Nexus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bator swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nexus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nexus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nexus postures up and lands a big shot to Bator's brow.
Nexus stands up over Bator, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nexus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bator's guard.
Nexus lands strikes from half guard.
Nexus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nexus 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus trying to control the action but Bator is working from the bottom.
Nexus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bator's head.
Bator blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nexus.
Nexus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bator can do to turn this around?
Bator keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nexus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bator avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nexus.
Nexus lands with a punch from half guard.
Nexus throwing shots but Bator is blocking nicely.
Nexus misses with a head shot. Bator uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nexus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nexus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nexus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nexus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nexus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nexus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus throws a big elbow that misses.
Piotr Bator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nexus landing with the ground and pound.
Nexus wants to pass the guard but Bator is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nexus content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nexus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Galaxy Nexus!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Galaxy Nexus!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Galaxy Nexus!

Galaxy Nexus wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Galaxy Nexus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.