PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Nelson (ranked 4304 p4p, 474 weight class) and Rob Mogweister (ranked 5236 p4p, 524 weight class). Mogweister is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Show me how to live, Audioslave.. Rob Mogweister has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Syd Nelson's chin.

Nelson
vs
Mogweister

190 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Syd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Nelson.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Mogweister counter with a right hand.

Mogweister rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.
Mogweister stalling the fight.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Mogweister , against the cage.
A short right from Mogweister on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mogweister .
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Mogweister has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mogweister avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mogweister 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mogweister misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a double jab
enabling Mogweister to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Mogweister 's body.
Mogweister pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nelson closes the distance and pushes Mogweister back into the cage.
Mogweister misses with a knee to the head.
Mogweister lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Syd Nelson has been cut.
Mogweister misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mogweister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Mogweister rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mogweister manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mogweister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mogweister is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Mogweister .
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mogweister .
Mogweister blocks a head kick by Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Mogweister fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Mogweister with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mogweister jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Mogweister around his waist. Mogweister gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mogweister lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Mogweister throws an elbow but it misses.
Mogweister lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mogweister pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Mogweister has the dominant position.
Mogweister struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mogweister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mogweister .
Mogweister pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mogweister gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Mogweister .
A short right from Nelson.
A short right from Nelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mogweister .
Nelson tries to stall but Mogweister uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mogweister lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mogweister .
A short right from Mogweister .
Mogweister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mogweister has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mogweister lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mogweister lands an elbow inside.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mogweister manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Mogweister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Syd Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mogweister clinches.
Mogweister lands a shot to the body.
Rob Mogweister seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mogweister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Mogweister tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mogweister lands with a short shot to the head.

Mogweister breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mogweister closes the distance and clinches.
Mogweister throws an elbow that misses.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Nelson tries to circle away but Mogweister has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogweister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Mogweister is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Mogweister trying to land knees to the body.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mogweister lands with a light punch inside.
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mogweister is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mogweister misses with a knee strike.
Nelson blocks an elbow strike.
Mogweister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.
Mogweister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Mogweister moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands an elbow inside that Mogweister shrugs off.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Mogweister keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Mogweister lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mogweister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mogweister with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Mogweister .
Mogweister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mogweister has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Mogweister .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mogweister .
Mogweister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.
Mogweister lands a damaging elbow.
Mogweister scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Mogweister .
Mogweister misses with a knee to the head.
Mogweister lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mogweister lands an elbow inside.

Syd Nelson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson takes a knee right on the jaw!

Nelson is rocked!
Mogweister 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mogweister stalls.
Mogweister blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson avoiding damage as Mogweister throws knees to the body.
Mogweister working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Mogweister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Syd Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mogweister connects with a right that clearly hurt Nelson. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Mogweister proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Nelson collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mogweister !
Rob Mogweister was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.