PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Che Von Cru (ranked 1175 p4p, 22062 weight class) and Earle Nelson (ranked 163 p4p, 639 weight class). Cru comes into the arena with the stranger blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cru
vs
Nelson

191 cm
24
205
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
210
4 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Determined

Conviction

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Che Von Cru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Earle Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson swings for the body but Cru moves out of range.
Cru misses with an uppercut.
Cru scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Cru coming out on top.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Cru.
A countering left hand to the body from Nelson misses.
Cru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Cru to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
A shot to the body from Cru misses
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cru lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cru missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Cru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cru throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Cru cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson digs a good body shot into Cru's ribs.
Cru misses with a kick to the body.
Cru throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Cru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Cru thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Cru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cru cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cru sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson lands a nice hook to Cru's body. Cru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cru thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Cru saw that one coming.
Cru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nelson just manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Cru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cru misses with a head kick.
Cru misses with a hook to the body
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cru moves away.
Cru throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cru blocks a low kick nicely.
Cru is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Cru.
Cru looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Cru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cru keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Cru counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries to break free but Cru pushes him back against the cage.
Cru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Cru has the dominant position.
Cru tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cru is defending well for now.
Nelson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cru lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Cru.
Cru keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cru as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cru blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
Cru pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Cru is working Nelson over against the cage.
Cru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cru.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Cru keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cru lands a shoulder strike.
Cru can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cru's brow.
Cru lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Che Von Cru dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cru throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Cru tried to counter with a leg kick but Nelson avoided it.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cru is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson swings for the body but Cru moves out of range.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cru rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cru.
Cru ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cru throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Cru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cru lands the left hand.
Cru blocks a leg kick.
And Cru counters with a quick kick to the body but Nelson blocks it.
Cru checks a low kick from Nelson.
Cru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Cru - just one landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cru - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cru. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson tries to work over Cru's front leg with a kick but Cru checks it.
Che Von Cru is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Cru, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cru lands an overhand right.
Cru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cru counter with a right hand.
Cru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cru lands a slapping body shot.
Cru cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cru.
Cru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Cru lands a front kick.
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cru jabs at Nelson's body.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand

and Cru counters by moving into the clinch.
Cru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Cru lands a right hand.
Cru lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Cru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.

Nelson is rocked!
Nelson is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cru finish him?
Cru lands an uppercut.
Cru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Cru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cru lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cru.
A right hook to the body lands for Cru.
Che Von Cru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cru.
Cru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Che Von Cru dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cru scores with a nice strike.
Cru digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cru.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Cru does a little dance to reset his feet.

Cru lands a big head kick that sends Nelson tumbling to the mat! Cru takes a step backwards and waves Nelson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.

Cru drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cru - that landed with a thud.
Cru lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cru.
Cru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cru throws a big uppercut that drops Nelson! More strikes from Cru and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nelson lies dazed against the cage as Cru celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Che Von Cru!
Che Von Cru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.