PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piolo Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pascual's entrance music is In My Mind. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pascual
vs
Nexus

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite 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 Hilo, Piolo Pascual!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pascual takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nexus takes a swing at Pascual's ribcage but misses.
Pascual walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Piolo Pascual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pascual wants to clinch but Nexus slips to the side
and Nexus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pascual moves out of range as Nexus throws a body kick.

Pascual clinches up with Nexus and pushes him back against the cage.

Nexus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nexus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pascual moves to clinch but Nexus breaks away
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pascual tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nexus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pascual tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nexus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascual tries for a takedown but Nexus circles away easily
and Nexus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pascual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nexus counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nexus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nexus controlling the action here.
Pascual is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nexus seems content to control.
Nexus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nexus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pascual on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pascual tries to get out of the position.
Nexus trying to pass the guard but Pascual defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pascual blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nexus.
Well, if Nexus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pascual lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual trying to control but Nexus postures up.
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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Pascual is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nexus not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Galaxy Nexus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pascual is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Piolo Pascual has been cut.
Nexus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pascual pinned against the cage. Pascual gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nexus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nexus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pascual tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nexus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascual closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nexus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pascual wants to clinch
and Nexus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Nexus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nexus lands in his opponent's guard.
Nexus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nexus postures up.
Nexus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nexus passes Pascual's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nexus working over Pascual with some ground and pound. Pascual looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus is looking to advance position but Pascual won't allow it.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Pascual missing with punches from the bottom.
Pascual keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pascual is trying to get back to full guard.
Nexus is looking to advance position but Pascual won't allow it.
Nexus lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nexus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pascual missing with punches from the bottom.
Nexus controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Piolo Pascual's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pascual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Pascual is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pascual closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nexus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascual moves in looking to clinch but Nexus pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus misses with a low kick.
Nexus tries to land a front kick but Pascual steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Pascual fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nexus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pascual on the side of the head.
Nexus swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascual.
Pascual is looking to clinch.
Pascual takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pascual wants to clinch
and Nexus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nexus connects with a body shot that sends Pascual's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nexus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus takes a swing at Pascual's ribcage but misses.
Nexus scores with a body shot.
Pascual wants to clinch
and Nexus counters with a right hand to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nexus.
Nexus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
Pascual takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nexus wants to control but Pascual is keeping him busy.
Nexus looks up at the clock and then as Pascual takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nexus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nexus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pascual is being controlled here.
Pascual struggling a bit here.
Pascual is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nexus wants to control but Pascual is keeping him busy.
Nexus just content to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nexus scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands an elbow.
Nexus wants to control but Pascual is keeping him busy.
Pascual on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nexus scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus controlling the position.
Nexus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pascual keeps working.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pascual throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pascual is letting Nexus control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galaxy Nexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piolo Pascual's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pascual moves to clinch but Nexus breaks away
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pascual tries to clinch
and Nexus counters with a left to the body.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Nexus counter with a right hand.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pascual enables Nexus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pascual manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nexus connects with a couple of short punches.
Nexus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pascual swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pascual is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galaxy Nexus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus works over Pascual with some ground and pound from guard.
Pascual trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nexus tries to free his leg and advance position but Pascual is retaining full guard.
Pascual keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Pascual working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nexus.
Nexus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nexus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus trying to control but Pascual is working from the bottom.
Nexus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Galaxy Nexus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pascual looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Piolo Pascual is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pascual uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Pascual tries to clinch but Nexus moves away
and Nexus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pascual thinking.
Pascual tries to clinch but Nexus is having none of it.

Pascual closes the distance and clinches.
Pascual changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nexus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nexus misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pascual closes the distance but Nexus moves to the side
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Nexus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pascual walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Nexus lands the left hand.
Nexus swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascual.
Nexus lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pascual tries to move into range but Nexus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Nexus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nexus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pascual keeps working.
Pascual wants to control but Nexus is keeping busy.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus working Pascual over with strikes.
Nexus controlling the action here.

Galaxy Nexus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nexus connects with a body shot.
Pascual fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nexus counters with a nice body shot.
Pascual darts in trying to clinch
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piolo Pascual has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus moves out of range of the body kick.
Pascual moves to clinch but Nexus breaks away
and Nexus counters with a stiff right hand.

Pascual clinches.

Nexus breaks from the clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch up
enabling Nexus to counter with a crisp jab.
Pascual looks to clinch
and Nexus counters with a straight right hand.
Nexus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pascual tries to clinch but Nexus moves out of range.
Nexus keeps the fight on the outside.
Nexus jabs at Pascual's body.
Pascual closes the distance but Nexus moves to the side
and Nexus counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galaxy Nexus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nexus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.