PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ned Nedeltsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gil Handerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil Handerson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ned Nedeltsev's chin.

Nedeltsev
vs
Handerson

181 cm
25
169 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
23
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Last Minute Power Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ned Nedeltsev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gil Handerson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nedeltsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Nedeltsev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Handerson uses from the top position.

Nedeltsev wriggles free and stands up.
Handerson shoots and misses
and Nedeltsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nedeltsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Handerson clinches up against the cage.
Handerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Nedeltsev gets an underhook and turns Handerson into the cage.
Nedeltsev is trying to drag Handerson to the mat but Handerson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've been informed that Handerson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Nedeltsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nedeltsev is thwarting Handerson's attempts to control the position.

Nedeltsev is looking for a kimura but Handerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nedeltsev to get the leverage.
Handerson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Handerson wants to improve his position but Nedeltsev is controlling well.
Nedeltsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nedeltsev is working for a submission of some sort.
Handerson is trying to control but can't.
Handerson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Nedeltsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handerson is just riding it out for now. Nedeltsev eventually gives up the hold.

Nedeltsev seems to be working for a kimura but Handerson defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nedeltsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nedeltsev seems to be looking for submissions.
Handerson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nedeltsev.
Nedeltsev working over Handerson with some ground and pound. Handerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nedeltsev blocks the strikes from Handerson.
Nedeltsev lands strikes from half guard.
Nedeltsev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Nedeltsev is looking for a kimura but Handerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nedeltsev to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handerson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nedeltsev is working away from the top position though.

Nedeltsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Nedeltsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handerson is just riding it out for now. Nedeltsev eventually gives up the hold.
Nedeltsev blocks the strikes from Handerson.
Nedeltsev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nedeltsev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nedeltsev is taking a breather. Handerson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Nedeltsev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Handerson is just riding it out for now. Nedeltsev eventually gives up the hold.
Nedeltsev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nedeltsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedeltsev.

Nedeltsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedeltsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nedeltsev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Handerson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nedeltsev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Handerson to the mat. Handerson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Handerson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nedeltsev is controlling him.
Nedeltsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Handerson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nedeltsev controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedeltsev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Handerson for as long as he can get away with.
Handerson is looking to stand up but Nedeltsev isn't so interested in that idea.
Nedeltsev throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedeltsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Handerson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedeltsev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Handerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedeltsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Nedeltsev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Handerson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Handerson has escaped and now he's on top!

Nedeltsev has his hands on Handerson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Handerson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Handerson rushes Nedeltsev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Nedeltsev pulls guard successfully.
Nedeltsev keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson is looking to stand up but Nedeltsev won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedeltsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nedeltsev has Handerson pulled in close to control his posture.
Nedeltsev punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ned Nedeltsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nedeltsev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nedeltsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Nedeltsev, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Handerson clinches with his opponent.
Handerson is trying to maintain a safe position but Nedeltsev gets an underhook and turns Handerson into the cage.

Nedeltsev breaks the clinch.

Nedeltsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Handerson, pushing him back against the cage.

Nedeltsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nedeltsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Handerson can do to turn this around?
Nedeltsev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Handerson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedeltsev working over Handerson with some ground and pound. Handerson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nedeltsev lands strikes from half guard.
Nedeltsev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nedeltsev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nedeltsev is looking to take a break and control but Handerson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nedeltsev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Handerson defending well though.

Nedeltsev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nedeltsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Handerson swings for the body but Nedeltsev moves out of range.

Handerson instigates a clinch.

Nedeltsev has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Handerson regains guard immediately.

Handerson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nedeltsev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ned Nedeltsev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Handerson moves out of range of the strikes.
Handerson walks into a jab.
Nedeltsev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Handerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nedeltsev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Nedeltsev closes the distance and clinches.

Nedeltsev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nedeltsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nedeltsev has his hands on Handerson's head, controlling the position.
Nedeltsev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nedeltsev is thwarting Handerson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Handerson is defending against the submission attempts here by Nedeltsev.

Nedeltsev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Handerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nedeltsev.

Nedeltsev seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Handerson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ned Nedeltsev!