PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mcgillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Supernatural Warning. Steven Nelson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nelson
vs
Mcgillicutty

190 cm
23
206 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

TITAN
CEC Nutrition Q159

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Mcgillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgillicutty lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson lands a two punch combo.

Mcgillicutty gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Mcgillicutty is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Mcgillicutty is trying to stand.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Mcgillicutty's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mcgillicutty.
Nelson lands a big shot there that rocks Mcgillicutty but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mcgillicutty has worked his arm free - good work by Mcgillicutty!

Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcgillicutty has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcgillicutty is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty is pushing Nelson's head away, looking to escape. Nelson manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mcgillicutty will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Steven Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Mcgillicutty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgillicutty defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mcgillicutty gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mcgillicutty prevents it.
Mcgillicutty drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nelson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Mcgillicutty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcgillicutty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Mcgillicutty lands a two punch combo.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mcgillicutty throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mcgillicutty misses with a low kick.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgillicutty defends it nicely.
Mcgillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcgillicutty but Mcgillicutty pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgillicutty misses with a double jab.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mcgillicutty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcgillicutty lands a jab.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Mcgillicutty is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Mcgillicutty.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A combination from Mcgillicutty does no damage.
A punch combination from Mcgillicutty misses.
A good leg kick by Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson tries to move into range but Mcgillicutty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgillicutty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcgillicutty.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Mcgillicutty throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcgillicutty as he avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty lands a high kick!
Mcgillicutty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcgillicutty sprawls well. Mcgillicutty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty works over Nelson's head and body with a nice combination.
Mcgillicutty throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Mcgillicutty tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Mcgillicutty ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mcgillicutty. Beautiful body shot.
Steven Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgillicutty throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgillicutty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson dives in and grabs Mcgillicutty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgillicutty pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgillicutty as he jumps to the side.
Mcgillicutty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgillicutty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Mcgillicutty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is trying to control. Mcgillicutty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgillicutty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Mcgillicutty is not content to let Nelson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mcgillicutty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcgillicutty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcgillicutty looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Mcgillicutty persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Mcgillicutty sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcgillicutty throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Mcgillicutty tries a head kick but it misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Nelson enables Mcgillicutty to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nelson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcgillicutty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Mcgillicutty decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mcgillicutty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson moves forwards but Mcgillicutty connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgillicutty.
Mcgillicutty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty moves out of range of the body kick.
Mcgillicutty fails to land with a series of punches.

Mcgillicutty tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mcgillicutty tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcgillicutty lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Mcgillicutty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgillicutty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcgillicutty tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jack Mcgillicutty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but Mcgillicutty moves out of range.
Mcgillicutty misses with a two punch combination.
Mcgillicutty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mcgillicutty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mcgillicutty lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.

Nelson gets a clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Mcgillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Nelson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcgillicutty is trying to keep an underhook but Nelson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nelson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mcgillicutty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Mcgillicutty clinches.
Mcgillicutty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcgillicutty is trying to pull guard but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Mcgillicutty is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcgillicutty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcgillicutty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Nelson dives in and scores a takedown into Mcgillicutty's guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson passes Mcgillicutty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mcgillicutty is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jack Mcgillicutty.
I think Mcgillicutty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mcgillicutty!
Jack Mcgillicutty really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.