PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny 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.

Granger
vs
Nelson

194 cm
21
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 The Island, Jordan Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donny Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Granger with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Granger on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Granger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Granger clinches.
Nelson tries to circle away but Granger has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Granger is defending well.

Granger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Granger shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Granger catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Granger shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Granger shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Nelson gets the takedown into side control.
Nelson lands some shots froms side control.
Nelson is chipping away with strikes.
Granger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Granger can't do much from the bottom here.
Granger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nelson grinds an elbow into Granger's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granger parries the strikes from Nelson easily there. Nelson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Granger to escape.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Granger down.
Nelson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Granger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Nelson cracks Granger with a big right hand but Granger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nelson lands a few punches from side control.
Nelson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Granger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nelson scoring with punches from side control.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nelson cracks Granger with a big elbow.

Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Granger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granger taking a bit of punishment here - Nelson scoring with strikes.
Granger is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granger is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Granger gets back to half guard.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Granger's head.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.

Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Granger has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Granger's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Granger's temple.
Granger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson throwing shots but Granger is blocking nicely.
Granger taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Granger's temple.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Granger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Granger as Nelson shoots in.
Granger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Granger somewhat.
Granger shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jordan Granger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donny Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Granger tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Granger to the ground. Granger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Granger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Granger is looking to land body kicks.

Granger clinches up against the cage.
Nelson has Granger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Granger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Granger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Granger manages to get underhooks.
Granger tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Granger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Granger keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Granger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Granger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nelson wants a takedown.

Granger gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Granger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Granger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granger is keeping the position for now.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Granger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nelson lands a couple of digs.
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Granger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Granger's brow.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
Granger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson is working Granger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson distracts Granger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson distracts Granger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Nelson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Granger's head.
Donny Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donny Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Granger.
Granger shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Granger shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Granger's waist but Granger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Granger as he avoids it easily.
Granger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Granger has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Granger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Granger jumps into guard, dragging Nelson to the mat.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Granger keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Granger 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.
Granger trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Granger blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
Nelson cracks Granger with a solid left hand.

Granger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nelson has passed into half guard!
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Granger defending well though.
Nelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Granger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of Granger's head.
Nelson working over Granger with some ground and pound. Granger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Nelson prevents Granger from improving his position.
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nelson works his way into side control.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Granger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson grinds an elbow into Granger's temple.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Granger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nelson working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson cracks Granger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nelson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Granger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jordan Granger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Granger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Nelson!
Donny Nelson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.