PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Rose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azumah Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azumah Nelson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rose
vs
Nelson

176 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Max Octane Fight Wear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azumah Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose fails with the takedown.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Rose counters with an outside leg kick.
Rose moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson throws a body punch but Rose moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Rose was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
Rose throws a big counter combination but Nelson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nelson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rose wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rose at a distance.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rose.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rose on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azumah Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rose walks into a jab.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rose should have avoided that one.
Nelson lands a jab.
Nelson sizes up Rose with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rose dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Rose's head and hops out.

Rose tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Nelson digs a right hand underneath Rose's ribcage. Rose let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rose blocking some punches.
Rose tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson has Rose pressed against the cage.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Rose.
Rose is trying to maintain a safe position but Nelson gets an underhook and turns Rose into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azumah Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A bone on bone clash there as Rose blocks the leg kick.
Azumah Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
Rose goes for a double leg but Nelson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nelson continues to drive forward.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Rose moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Rose's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Rose counters with a big head kick but Nelson shrugs it off.
Rose looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose connects with a high kick.
Azumah Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good shot there by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a cross.
Rose tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nelson defends well and Rose ends up having to push Nelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nelson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nelson cracks Rose with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Nelson.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rose.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
No luck for Rose with that takedown attempt.
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nelson throws a push kick but Rose slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Nelson scores with a jab. Rose acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rose checks it well.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Rose moves out of range.
A left lands for Nelson.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rose in his tracks.
Nelson connects with the punch.
Rose is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rose. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Nelson lands an uppercut.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson stalling.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson is pushing Rose up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azumah Nelson 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! This is the final round!

Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Rose off the cage and back into range.
Rose tries to clinch up.
Nelson lands with a straight right. Rose didn't see that one coming.
Nelson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rose tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Rose misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Rose checks it
and Rose counters with a big head kick but Nelson shrugs it off.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson punishes Rose's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Rose on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Rose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Nelson does it's job there.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
Nelson jabs Rose to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nelson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rose 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 Rose off to one side.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Nelson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson lands a jab.
Rose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Rose avoids it with no problem.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
Robbie Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rose with a poor takedown
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson lands the left hand.
Nelson with a nice cross.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Nelson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRose.
Nelson scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose misses with a body punch
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
A left lands for Nelson.
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Rose manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Azumah Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

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