PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dam Kogus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kogus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJfJbPj-51o. Kogus has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Dam Kogus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nelson
vs
Kogus

178 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Dam Kogus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nelson clinches up against the cage.

Nelson pulls guard successfully.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom.
Nelson seems keen to control Kogus's posture.

Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kogus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kogus trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Kogus is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogus wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kogus is one step ahead there.
Nelson pulls Kogus in close to his closed guard and prevents Kogus from doing any damage or advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Kogus fails to land with a series of punches.
Kogus looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nelson is taking a breather. Kogus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson winds up and cracks Kogus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kogus srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Kogus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kogus really wants to buck Nelson off and get back to his feet.
Nelson with good strikes from the mount here!
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson content just to control the position here.
Nelson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nelson controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogus tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Nelson is working for a guillotine from mount but Kogus frees his head quite easily.
Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kogus keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson won't allow Kogus to sweep him here.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kogus looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson pushing down on Kogus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kogus is breathing heavily.
Nelson trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kogus to stand up.
Kogus misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Kogus with that takedown attempt.
Kogus leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tony Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nelson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nelson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Tony Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kogus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kogus on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson controlling from the full mount.
Kogus tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogus wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nelson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Nelson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kogus taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Nelson!