PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Addiel Glez (ranked 4331 p4p, 5238 weight class) and Aaron Nevemore (ranked 491 p4p, 544 weight class). Addiel Glez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Glez
vs
Nevemore

173 cm
25
180
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
170
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Sakura Style

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Addiel Glez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Nevemore!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Addiel Glez has been cut.
Nevemore throws a head kick that misses

and Glez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevemore keeping full guard, as Glez tries to pass.
Glez won't allow Nevemore to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevemore is keeping the position for now.
Glez passes Nevemore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Glez trying to mount his opponent but Nevemore defends it.

Glez is working for a kimura but Nevemore is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glez trying to pass the guard but Nevemore defending well.

Glez is working for a kimura but Nevemore is defending it quite comfortably.
Glez tries to pass to full mount but Nevemore defends it.
Nevemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glez stops Nevemore from getting back to his feet.

Nevemore pushes Glez off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Glez avoids the head kick by Nevemore.
Nevemore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glez tries to counter with a takedown but Nevemore is quick to defend against it.
Glez tried to score with a low kick but Nevemore checks it.
Nevemore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Nevemore misses

and Glez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nevemore pushes Glez off but Glez dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevemore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nevemore wants to control but Glez postures up.
Glez tries to move to mount but Nevemore blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Glez has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Glez working for a guillotine from mount but Nevemore is in no mood to give up.
Nevemore's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Glez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nevemore is on top in guard.
Nevemore wants to get up but he can't break Glez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Glez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevemore being controlled here momentarily.
Glez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glez has control of Nevemore's left arm, preventing Nevemore from doing any damage.
Glez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glez is controlling Nevemore's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Glez is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Glez wants to pass the guard but Nevemore is keeping the position.
Nevemore wants to stand and escape but Glez is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aaron Nevemore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Addiel Glez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nevemore throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Glez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nevemore.
Glez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Nevemore.
Nevemore dips to his left and cracks Glez with an uppercut!
Nevemore tries a head kick but it misses.
Glez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nevemore lands a head kick. Glez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Glez is rocked!
Glez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh Glez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nevemore! Glez is out on his feet! Nevemore rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Glez is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Glez is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Nevemore!