PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Landry (ranked 5267 p4p, 648 weight class) and Nelson Country (ranked 3807 p4p, 506 weight class). Landry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ride Wit Me - Nelly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Landry
vs
Country

185 cm
30
215 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

183 cm
34
225 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Landry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Country!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Country gets a takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Country in particular looking to stall.

Country seems to be working for a kimura but Landry defends the submission attempt.
Country wants to free his trapped foot but Landry is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Landry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.
Country sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Country scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Country stays in close to Landry's body and controls the position.
Country postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Country stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Country trying to control the position from guard on top but Landry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Country stays in close to Landry's body and controls the position.
Country wants to control from the top but Landry keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Landry as Country shoots in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Landry looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Country circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Landry.
Country looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Landry throws an overhand right that lands on Country's shoulder, as Country tries to avoid the shot.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Country! But no joy.
Landry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Landry misses the target.
Country drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Landry defends it well.
Country shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landry as he avoids it easily.
Landry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ed Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Country.

Country closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Landry's guard.
Country tries to free his leg and advance position but Landry is retaining full guard.
Landry is pulling down on Country's head to control his posture.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country looking to sit in guard and control but Landry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Country wants to sweep here but Landry controlling him for the moment.
Landry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Country looking for a sweep. Not yet Country, not yet.
Landry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Landry stops Country from standing up.

Landry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Landry wants to control from the top but Country keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landry pushes down on Country's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Country wants to get back to full guard.
Country trying to hold on to Landry's head to control him but Landry postures up.
Landry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Country defending well though.
Landry wants to take a breather but Country is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Country tries to get to full guard but Landry has control of the leg.
Landry thows a huge punch but Country dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Landry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Country throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Landry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Landry slaps away a takedown attempt from Country, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Country is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Landry with a body shot.
Landry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Country takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Country changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Landry tries to avoid it but Country manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Landry to the ground. Landry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Country scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Landry looks like he's trying to stand up.
Country works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Country trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country content just to control the position here.
Country wants to control the pace but Landry is squirming around nicely.
Country landing strikes from the mount and Landry is in trouble!
Country tries to control but Landry wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landry sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Country stops Landry from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Country is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Country with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Country looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Country scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Country frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Country trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landry tries to buck Country off but he can't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry is squirming around, avoiding Country's attempts to control the action.
Landry takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Country wants to take Landry's back but he can't do it this time.
Country is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Country is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Landry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Landry shrugs it off.
Country sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Country punching from mount but Landry doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nelson Country has got the better of the ground game so far.
Country lands a big shot there that rocks Landry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country content just to control the position here.
Country wants to control the pace but Landry is squirming around nicely.
Country controlling the position easily from mount.
Country wants to take Landry's back here but Landry is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Country controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Landry squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Landry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Country showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Country showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.
Landry misses with a hook. Country ducked under it nicely.
Country drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Landry defends it well.
Country shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Landry but Landry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Landry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Country scores with a takedown into Landry's guard.
Landry keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Landry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Country is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Landry has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Country off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice defenses there by Landry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country fails with the takedown.
Landry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Landry duly obliges.

It looks like Nelson Country has been cut.
Country shoots in looking for a takedown but Landry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Country's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Landry on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ed Landry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Country.
Landry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Country takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Country uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Landry.
Landry throws a series of punches but Country avoids them all with ease.
Country slips a jab and a cross from Landry.
Landry throws a shot from downtown. Country moves away and avoids it.
Landry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Country misses with a takedown attempt - Landry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Country tries to counter it with a takedown but Landry pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Country looks to land a right hand but Landry moved out of range.
Ed Landry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landry throws a body shot but no joy.
Country doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Landry counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Country tries to counter it with a takedown but Landry pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A combination from Landry does no damage.
Country swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Country throws a body shot but no joy.
Landry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Country throws out a counter right but Landry avoids it with no problem.
Landry throws a series of punches but Country avoids them all with ease.
Landry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Country tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landry slips under a jab.
Country shoots in and drives through. Landry sprawls well.
Country shoots in but no luck this time.
Landry is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Landry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing.
Landry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Country shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Landry but Landry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Landry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Landry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Country can do to turn this around?
Country misses with a takedown attempt - Landry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Country showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Landry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landry can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Landry.
Country changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Landry throws out a leg kick but Country moves out of range and Landry only half commits.
Country goes for a double leg but Landry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Landry continues to drive forward.
Landry slaps away a takedown attempt from Country, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Landry lands with a good body shot.
Landry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Landry throws a sloppy head kick and Country moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Landry showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Landry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Landry!
After the fight, Ed Landry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.