PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Nelson
vs
Gold

193 cm
27
199 lbs
17 - 7 - 2

188 cm
29
223 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155
CEC Nutrition Q160

GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS

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 17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gold!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gold slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Gold counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Gold looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nelson swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gold.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson swings widly with a right hand

and Gold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Gold throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nelson defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Nelson keeping hold of Gold's head, controlling as best he can.
Gold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control here.
Gold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gold keeps him under control.
Gold is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gold passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nelson!
Gold content just to control the position here.
Gold tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold looking to ground and pound but Nelson is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold unloads with some shots from mount but Nelson bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nelson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gold lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound.
Nelson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gold lands with some strikes.
Gold putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gold fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Nelson is rocked!

Gunnar Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Gold! Nelson is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mr Gold!
Mr Gold managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.