PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Vince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Vince has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nelson
vs
Vince

172 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Vince!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vince shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vince finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson really is a fat lump.
Vince shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vince avoids it.
Vince wants to clinch.
Vince shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanford Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Vince.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vince clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stalling.

Vince pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vince rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Vince is blocking nicely.
Vince looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson letting Vince take a breather here.

Nelson pulls guard effortlessly.
Vince prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.

Vince stands and steps away. Nelson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Vince gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vince tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Vince.

Vince pulls Nelson into guard.
Vince will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vince 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.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vince is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Vince is looking for a triangle here but Nelson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vince is trying to improve his position.
Vince seems a little lost for a moment, as Nelson dominates the positioning.
Nelson trying to control the action but Vince is working from the bottom.
Nelson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson trying to control the action but Vince is working from the bottom.
Vince is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Vince sneaks back into half guard.
Vince tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vince wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cameron Vince will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vince has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Vince is controlling the position.
Vince leaning against his opponent.
Vince stalling in the clinch but Nelson improves position.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vince controls his hands.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Vince has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vince looking to slow down the pace here.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Vince has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vince misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vince or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vince's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vince duly obliges.

It looks like Sanford Nelson has been cut.
Nelson leaves Vince with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanford Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Vince.
Vince fails to land the takedown.
Vince fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vince or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Vince throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Vince is looking to clinch.
Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cameron Vince is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vince is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Vince and move into the clinch.
Vince is breathing heavily.
Vince shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vince is defended easily by Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vince fails with a takedown attempt.
Vince fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Vince shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vince's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Vince fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vince sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
Vince tries to clinch up.
Nelson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vince tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Vince. Vince gets slowly back to his feet.
Vince displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sanford Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sanford Nelson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vince.
Vince shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vince just manages to avoid it.

Vince takes the fight into the clinch.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vince is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sanford Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron Vince.
Vince lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vince shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Vince takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vince sprawls well. Vince wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Vince tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson tries to counter by clinching up but Vince breaks away and moves out of range.
Vince lands a nice looking body shot.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vince shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vince drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nelson 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.
Nelson wants to hit a switch here but Vince passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nelson there!
Vince trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Vince isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Vince is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Vince. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vince's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson.
Vince keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Vince looking to control.
Vince 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.
Nelson trying to control but Vince is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vince bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.

Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson trying to strike off his back.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vince prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Vince comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vince has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Vince!