PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iron Jackflash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nelson
vs
Jackflash

172 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iron Jackflash!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nelson enables Jackflash to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nelson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackflash sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jackflash from controlling successfully.
Jackflash stopping the sweep attempt from Nelson.
Jackflash content to stall in guard here.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Jackflash tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackflash trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jackflash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackflash off to one side.
Jackflash with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Jackflash.

Nelson closes the distance and pushes Jackflash back into the cage.
Jackflash tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Sanford Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iron Jackflash.
Jackflash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Jackflash persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackflash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackflash with a lazy takedown attempt

and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jackflash blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackflash gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.
Jackflash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.

Jackflash is trying to trip Nelson. He has hold of a leg but Nelson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jackflash persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jackflash looks winded!
Jackflash looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jackflash from controlling successfully.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson lands an upkick as Jackflash stands over him.
Jackflash pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackflash passes into half guard.
Jackflash takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson is not content to let Jackflash control the position.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackflash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackflash's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackflash trying to control the hands but Nelson breaks the grip.
Nelson really is a fat lump.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Jackflash manages to turn into his guard.
Jackflash wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nelson wants to control from the top but Jackflash keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanford Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jackflash closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Jackflash pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackflash tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackflash doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Jackflash avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Nelson to work.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackflash avoids the damage to the body.

Nelson pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackflash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jackflash passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackflash won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.

Jackflash drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Jackflash off! Jackflash jumps back into Nelson's guard.
Jackflash trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackflash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackflash works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Jackflash is controlling well.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Iron Jackflash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackflash is breathing heavily.
Jackflash preventing the sweep.
Jackflash is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackflash has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Jackflash trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackflash sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackflash is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackflash to get the leverage.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackflash on the ground.

Jackflash seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Jackflash trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackflash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackflash's back!
A lull in the action here.
Jackflash tries to roll but Nelson sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackflash trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackflash turns into Nelson and is now in his guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Jackflash is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanford Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nelson closes the distance but Jackflash moves to the side

so Jackflash counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackflash is one step ahead there.
Jackflash wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.

Jackflash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackflash controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.

Jackflash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackflash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackflash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Jackflash's legs - danger averted.
Nelson trying to control but Jackflash is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackflash keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Iron Jackflash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Jackflash won't let him.

Jackflash looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nelson passes into half guard.
Jackflash wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson wants to stand up but Jackflash is controlling the position.
Jackflash felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackflash is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackflash avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Jackflash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Jackflash looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nelson is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.

Jackflash is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackflash to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanford Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Iron Jackflash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sanford Nelson!