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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Nastula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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233 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Nastula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nastula looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nastula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Nastula trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nastula tries to stand but Jones is controlling from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nastula trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nastula drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones tries to advance position but instead Nastula slips a leg back in to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones advances to half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Nastula is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nastula is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Jones wants to stand but Nastula has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nastula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nastula doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Nastula is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones thows a huge punch but Nastula dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nastula changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones tries to escape but Nastula is in control.
Nastula is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Nastula is breathing heavily.
Nastula working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nastula tries to stand but Jones is controlling his head.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones sneaks back into half guard.
Nastula wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Nastula could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones trying to hold on to Nastula's head to control him but Nastula postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Nastula's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nastula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Nastula will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones leaves Nastula with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nastula counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Nastula defends easily.
Nastula wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nastula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Nastula is having none of it.
Nastula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Nastula decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nastula has Jones in his guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Nastula keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nastula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Nastula is working from the bottom.
Jones passes Nastula's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops an elbow to the side of Nastula's head.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nastula is trying to control but can't.
Nastula actively working from the bottom here.
Nastula trying to control from the bottom.
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Nastula forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nastula.
Nastula goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Nastula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones tries for a takedown but Nastula manages to get underhooks.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Nastula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Nastula is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Nastula manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones is trying to control the position but Nastula postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Nastula dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nastula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nastula seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Nastula is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Nastula seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones trying to hold on to Nastula's head to control him but Nastula postures up.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Nastula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nastula won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Nastula might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Nastula is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nastula drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nastula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pablo Nastula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nastula wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones keeping full guard, as Nastula tries to pass.
Jones is trying to control the position but Nastula postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nastula shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but Nastula finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jones wants to control but Nastula is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into full guard.
Nastula controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nastula is one step ahead there.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nastula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones looking to control.
Nastula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nastula gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Nastula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Nastula wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Nastula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nastula, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Nastula!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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