PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roz Spijkeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Rogers 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?

Spijkeen
vs
Rogers Nelson

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roz Spijkeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers Nelson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Rogers Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Spijkeen.
Rogers Nelson tries a body shot but Spijkeen blocks it.
Rogers Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.

Spijkeen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rogers Nelson uses from the top position.
Rogers Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rogers Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogers Nelson prevents Spijkeen from getting back to his feet.

Rogers Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spijkeen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rogers Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Spijkeen's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spijkeen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Spijkeen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Spijkeen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spijkeen has Rogers Nelson pulled in close to control his posture.

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

Rogers Nelson drives through and clinches with Spijkeen against the cage.
Rogers Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rogers Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spijkeen backwards.
Rogers Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rogers Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Spijkeen controls the action.
Rogers Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spijkeen trying to stall but Rogers Nelson improves his position.
Rogers Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rogers Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spijkeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Rogers Nelson won't allow it.
Rogers Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rogers Nelson.
A short uppercut from Rogers Nelson.
Spijkeen tries to pull guard but Rogers Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spijkeen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rogers Nelson prevents it.
Spijkeen misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rogers Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Rogers Nelson on the inside.
Rogers Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spijkeen backwards.
Rogers Nelson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spijkeen is breathing heavily.
Rogers Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rogers Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Rogers Nelson on the inside.
Rogers Nelson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rogers Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Spijkeen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rogers Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rogers Nelson presses Spijkeen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rogers Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Rogers Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rogers Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Spijkeen's head.
Rogers Nelson digs a right hand into Spijkeen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spijkeen's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rogers Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Rogers Nelson lands with a left to the head.

Spijkeen is rocked!
Rogers Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Spijkeen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rogers Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Spijkeen's head.
A short uppercut from Rogers Nelson.
Rogers Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Spijkeen with a big uppercut! Spijkeen tries to clinch up but Rogers Nelson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Spijkeen to the mat! Spijkeen covers up and Rogers Nelson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Prince Rogers Nelson!