PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zackrisson
vs
Nelson

175 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donovan Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zackrisson cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zackrisson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zackrisson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson dives in and grabs Zackrisson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zackrisson pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Zackrisson scores with a nice head shot.

Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
Zackrisson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson is keen to just control but Zackrisson is a slippery customer.
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 working over Zackrisson with some ground and pound. Zackrisson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zackrisson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Zackrisson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Zackrisson is defending well.
Nelson throwing shots but Zackrisson is blocking nicely.
Zackrisson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zackrisson tries to get out of the position.

Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zackrisson is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zackrisson tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson darts in looking for a takedown but Zackrisson gets double underhooks and turns Nelson into the ropes.
Gabriel Zackrisson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Nelson.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Zackrisson is avoiding it.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zackrisson pinned against the ropes. Zackrisson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackrisson, which made it look bad.

Zackrisson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zackrisson scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Zackrisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zackrisson is pressed up against the ropes. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zackrisson down to the mat. Zackrisson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Zackrisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson presses Nelson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zackrisson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zackrisson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zackrisson scores with a shoulder strike.

Zackrisson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zackrisson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donovan Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zackrisson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Donovan Nelson has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Zackrisson. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Zackrisson sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Zackrisson.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Zackrisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zackrisson lands a jab.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt

and Zackrisson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zackrisson slowing the pace effectively.
Zackrisson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zackrisson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Zackrisson pushes Nelson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zackrisson is defending well for now.
Zackrisson pushes Nelson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zackrisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zackrisson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Zackrisson circles away.
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zackrisson, which made it look bad.
Zackrisson tries to counter by clinching up but Nelson breaks away and moves out of range.
Zackrisson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Zackrisson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Zackrisson gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zackrisson looking to control.
Zackrisson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Zackrisson pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Zackrisson wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Zackrisson wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zackrisson but Zackrisson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zackrisson stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson closes the distance but Zackrisson moves to the side
and Zackrisson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zackrisson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zackrisson scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Zackrisson. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Zackrisson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zackrisson continues to drive forward.
Zackrisson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zackrisson dips to his left and cracks Nelson with an uppercut!
Zackrisson lands a right hook to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zackrisson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That has opened up Donovan Nelson's cut even more.
Zackrisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Nelson is rocked!
Zackrisson fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nelson out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gabriel Zackrisson!