PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickson comes into the arena with Flybanger - Cavalry blaring out of the sound system. Valor has chosen Bad Religion - Dept. of False Hope as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Nickson
vs
Valor

190 cm
29
190 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

186 cm
30
198 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bloodlust Horde Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prince Valor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Nickson with that takedown attempt.
Nickson connects with a looping right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nickson checks a leg kick.

Nickson gets tackled into the cage by Valor. Valor maintains the clinch.
Valor lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Valor.

Nickson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Valor fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickson throws a head kick that misses.

Valor clinches up against the cage.
Valor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickson is trying to force a seperation but Valor has the dominant position.

Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nickson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Valor did well to prevent Nickson getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nickson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson wants to pass to mount but Valor is defending the position.
Valor is trying to stand up here but Nickson is controlling him well.

Valor is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickson.
Valor looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Valor is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickson.

Valor is defending against the submission attempts here by Nickson.
Valor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nickson postures up and lands a big shot to Valor's brow.
Valor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickson throws an elbow that misses. Valor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickson's guard. Nice move by Valor!
Nickson wants to stand up but Valor is controlling him.
Nickson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Valor working some strikes from top position.
Valor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Nickson pushes Valor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
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!
Nickson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson throws a sloppy head kick
and Valor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Valor loads up on a big right hand but Nickson slips the punch.
Nickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valor.

Valor has Nickson up against the cage in a clinch.
Valor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valor works on Nickson's body with a couple of short punches.
Nickson is trying to force a seperation but Valor has the dominant position.
Valor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Valor struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valor tries a body shot but Nickson blocks it.

Nickson breaks the clinch.
Nickson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nickson misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Valor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johan Nickson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fighters circling - Valor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valor slips under a jab from Nickson.
Nickson throws a head kick that misses.
Nickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Valor.
Nickson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nickson shoots in looking for a takedown. Valor tries to sprawl out of it but Nickson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Valor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nickson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Valor defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickson slips under a jab.
Nickson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nickson shoots in and drives through. Valor sprawls well.
Nickson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickson defends it nicely.
Nickson fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nickson is defended easily by Valor.
Sloppy strikes from Nickson. Those never looked like landing.
Valor cracks Nickson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Prince Valor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Valor clinches.
Valor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Nickson tries to break free but Valor pushes him back against the cage.
Valor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nickson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Valor has closed the distance and engaged Nickson in a clinch.
Nickson is trying to force a seperation but Valor has the dominant position.
Valor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Valor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickson misses with a knee strike.
Nickson wants to get back to striking at distance but Valor won't allow it.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch but Valor keeps him there for the moment.
Valor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickson blocks a body shot from Valor.
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Valor.
Valor misses with a body punch.
Valor tries to work over Nickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Valor has double underhooks.
Nickson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valor tries to throw a body punch but Nickson avoids it by throwing Valor back against the cage.
Nickson is trying to break the clinch but Valor has him pressed against the cage.
Nickson blocks a body shot from Valor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valor is leaning against Nickson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nickson is trying to break the clinch but Valor is controlling him.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Nickson controls the action.
Valor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prince Valor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nickson tries to break free but Valor pushes him back against the cage.
Valor pushes Nickson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valor prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
Valor lands a shoulder strike.
Nickson is trying to break the clinch but Valor is controlling him.
Valor tries a body shot but Nickson blocks it.
Valor struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
Valor wants a takedown but no success here.
Nickson with a knee to the head.
Nickson blocks a body shot from Valor.
Nickson tries to circle away but Valor has him pinned against the cage.
Nickson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Nickson. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Valor.
Valor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valor throws a hook but Nickson avoids it easily.

Valor instigates a clinch.
Valor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valor presses Nickson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valor prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
Valor lands a nice shot to the body.
Nickson tries to break the clinch but Valor is controlling the position.
Valor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valor keeps control of Nickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valor lands a body punch.
Valor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nickson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Valor has Nickson pressed against the cage, preventing Nickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Valor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nickson wants to break free but Valor has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Valor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nickson has his takedown stuffed
and Valor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nickson blocks a head kick by Valor.
Johan Nickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valor scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickson should have avoided that one.
Nickson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nickson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nickson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valor throws a looping overhand right but Nickson ducks down to avoid it.
Valor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Nickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valor lands a leg kick that knocks Nickson off balance momentarily.
Valor shoots for a double leg takedown but Nickson sprawls well. He's pushed Valor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Valor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Valor clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Valor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valor tries for a takedown but Nickson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nickson shoots for a double leg takedown but Valor sprawls well. He's pushed Nickson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Valor closes the distance and clinches.
Valor can't find room to land a body shot as Nickson controls the action.
Nickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Valor has double underhooks.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nickson prevents a body shot from Valor.
Valor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch but Valor keeps him there for the moment.
Valor misses with a hook to the ribs.

Nickson breaks the clinch.

Valor moves into the clinch.

Nickson breaks the clinch.
Nickson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Valor throws a head kick but Nickson moves out of range.
A big right from Nickson misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nickson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor is looking to stand up but Nickson isn't so interested in that idea.
Nickson throws an elbow that misses. Valor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nickson's guard. Nice move by Valor!
Valor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valor postures up and lands a big shot to Nickson's brow.
Valor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nickson wants to stand up but Valor is controlling him.
Valor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Valor is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickson has momentary wrist control but Valor slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson wants to stand up but Valor is controlling him.

Nickson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nickson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Nickson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Valor is trying to stand back up but Nickson is controlling him
Valor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickson.

Nickson is looking for a kimura but Valor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickson to get the leverage.
Nickson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickson with the ground and pound but Valor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickson is looking to advance position but Valor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valor unloading with bombs!
Valor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nickson looks a forlorn figure.
Valor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Valor lands a nice shot to the head.
Nickson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Valor swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prince Valor!
A very excited looking Prince Valor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Johan Nickson stepped up to the mic, saying 'We left it all in the cage. I would like to thank my opponent, and my sponsors (Merciless Gladiators)I am gonna go back to the gym train even harder to make sure next time I come out on top. '.