PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Nelson (ranked 5005 p4p, 128 weight class) and Craig Watkins (ranked 5011 p4p, 127 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nelson
vs
Watkins

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Watkins raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Watkins moved away.

Watkins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nelson did well to prevent Watkins getting side control.

Nelson has one foot on Watkins's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watkins.
Watkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Watkins somewhat.
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!

Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Watkins.
Watkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Watkins tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
Billy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Watkins.
Watkins wants to take the fight to the mat but Nelson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Watkins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Watkins breaks the clinch.

Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nelson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Watkins moves into the clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Watkins 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. Watkins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watkins thows a leg kick but Nelson checks it

and Nelson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watkins tries to kick Nelson off in order to stand up. Nelson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Watkins wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Nelson.
Watkins tries to improve position but can't.
Watkins defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 10:9
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 10:9
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Nelson!