PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes into the arena with mama said knock you out blaring out of the sound system. Gunnar Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nelson
vs
West

180 cm
28
178 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin West!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick from West lands but Nelson takes it in his stride.

It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
West looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin West.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kevin West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West fails with the takedown.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
West dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on West's head and hops out.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
West lands a head kick!
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
West fails with the takedown.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nelson defends well and West ends up having to push Nelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
West is looking to clinch.
West shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.

West gets in close and instigates a clinch.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As West looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West fails to land the takedown.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
As West looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
West has a takedown stuffed.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin West.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings West.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as West shoots in.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gunnar Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings West.
West shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West tries to clinch up.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.

West breaks the clinch.
West is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
West tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
West tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
West shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
West tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings West.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West wants to clinch.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

West shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West 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.
As West looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin West.

West has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
West taking a breather.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for West on that attempt.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from West misses.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West 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 West off to one side.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West 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. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
West is looking to clinch.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
West looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.

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.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
As West looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as West shoots in.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
West fails to land the takedown.
As West looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Kevin West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!
Gunnar Nelson very nearly forgot to thank Machiavelli Boutique amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.