PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edison Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nashon Mcallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Colon
vs
Mcallister

225 cm
18
151 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edison Colon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nashon Mcallister!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colon dodges the punch combination from Mcallister.
It looked like Colon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcallister.

Colon gets tackled into the cage by Mcallister. Mcallister maintains the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcallister creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcallister controlling the action here for a moment.
Mcallister is looking to break free of the clinch but Colon has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Colon lands a takedown into guard.
Colon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Colon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Colon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Colon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcallister has momentary wrist control but Colon slips an elbow through the middle.
Mcallister pulls Colon in close to his closed guard and prevents Colon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Colon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcallister wants to stand but Colon is controlling the position.
Colon chips away with some ground and pound.
Colon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Colon with a nice head shot there.
Colon scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcallister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Colon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcallister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcallister wants to sweep here but Colon controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcallister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colon throws a big elbow that misses.
Colon throwing strikes from guard but Mcallister blocks nicely.
Mcallister working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Colon.
Mcallister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcallister's head.
Colon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Colon landing some decent shots from guard.
Colon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Colon lands a couple of elbows.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colon is in close to Mcallister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Colon wanted to stand there but Mcallister had control of the position.

Mcallister looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Colon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Colon is working Mcallister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Colon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcallister preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colon sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcallister utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Colon lands a couple of elbows.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcallister looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colon is one step ahead there.
Colon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mcallister working a defensive guard here.
Mcallister looks winded!
Colon postures up and lands a big shot to Mcallister's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Colon connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Colon dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mcallister is looking to clinch.
Nashon Mcallister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcallister shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Colon as he jumps to the side.
Colon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcallister is fending him off so far but Colon persists. Nope, Mcallister circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcallister tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcallister tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcallister tries to clinch up

and Colon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcallister wants to stand up but Colon is controlling him.
Colon is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcallister has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Colon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colon tries to stand but Mcallister is controlling from the bottom.

Colon gets to his feet. Mcallister looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mcallister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colon tries to avoid it but Mcallister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colon to the ground. Colon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcallister shoots in but Colon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Edison Colon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nashon Mcallister.
Mcallister is breathing heavily.
Mcallister closes the distance and clinches up with Colon, looking for a takedown. Mcallister pushes Colon against the cage but Colon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Colon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mcallister fails with the takedown

and Colon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Colon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcallister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Colon goes for a takedown attempt but Mcallister pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mcallister has his takedown stuffed

and Colon moves into the clinch.

Colon pulls Mcallister into guard.
Colon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Colon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcallister can do to turn this around?
Colon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcallister manages to get himself to full guard.

Colon scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colon preventing the sweep.
Colon lands a couple of elbows.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcallister looking to control.
Colon chips away with some ground and pound.
Colon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colon lands a couple of elbows.
Colon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colon working some strikes from top position.
Mcallister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Colon chips away with some ground and pound.
Colon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Colon is in close to Mcallister's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Colon postures up and lands a big shot to Mcallister's brow.
Colon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mcallister wants to sweep here but Colon controlling him for the moment.
Colon landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Colon is in close to Mcallister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colon connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edison Colon dominated that second round.
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!

Mcallister tries to clinch but Colon moves away

and Colon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Colon.
Mcallister is trying to keep Colon in close.
Mcallister might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mcallister has momentary wrist control but Colon slips an elbow through the middle.
Colon throwing strikes from guard but Mcallister blocks nicely.
Colon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mcallister keeping moving, preventing Colon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcallister striking off his back but it's not causing Colon any problems.
Colon distracts Mcallister with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Colon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Colon landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcallister avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colon is in close to Mcallister's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Colon cracks Mcallister with a solid left hand.
Mcallister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Colon is working Mcallister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Colon 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.
Colon stands up over Mcallister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colon landing with the ground and pound.
Edison Colon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Colon stands up over Mcallister, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Colon works over Mcallister with some ground and pound from guard.
Colon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Colon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Colon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcallister is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Colon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcallister is controlling the pace.
Colon is trying to maintain the position but Mcallister is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcallister is trying to control the action in half guard but Colon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Colon wants to control but Mcallister is keeping busy.
Colon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mcallister.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcallister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Colon tries to get to full guard but Mcallister has control of the leg.
Colon manages to get to full guard.
Colon striking off his back but it's not causing Mcallister any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Colon wants to sweep but no luck.
Colon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcallister preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mcallister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Colon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcallister closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nashon Mcallister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edison Colon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcallister scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edison Colon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Colon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edison Colon!