PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murilo Satinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by My Time. Satinho has chosen Professor Green - Monster as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nelson
vs
Satinho

183 cm
31
263 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

200 cm
23
271 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Murilo Satinho!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Satinho connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Satinho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Satinho misses.
Satinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murilo Satinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Satinho misses with a body shot.
Satinho scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Satinho is looking to get to half guard.

Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Satinho is looking to get to half guard.
Satinho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Satinho is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satinho is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Satinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Satinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Satinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Satinho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Satinho is hanging on to Nelson's back as he tries to escape.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Satinho's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Satinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Satinho, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Satinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson trying to control but Satinho is working from the bottom.
Nelson distracts Satinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Satinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murilo Satinho dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Satinho throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Satinho off to one side.
Satinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Satinho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nelson slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Satinho does a little dance to reset his feet.

Nelson gets a double leg takedown into Satinho's guard.

Satinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Satinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Satinho keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Satinho blocks nicely.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roy Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satinho manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Satinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Satinho swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nelson is now in Satinho's guard. A big mistake from Satinho there, giving up the dominant position!
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Satinho keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.

Satinho has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson content to stall in guard here.

Satinho looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.

Satinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Satinho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nelson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Satinho.
Nelson controls the position.
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Satinho is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Satinho is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satinho is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Satinho sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Satinho slips under a jab from Nelson.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Satinho.
Satinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Satinho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murilo Satinho seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satinho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Nelson misses.
Satinho connects with a looping right hand.
Satinho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nelson on the side of the head.

Satinho gets the takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nelson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Satinho defends it easily.
Satinho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Satinho's best efforts.
Satinho frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Satinho working for a guillotine from mount but Nelson is in no mood to give up.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Satinho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Satinho working for a submission but Nelson is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to hold on but Satinho pushes him away.

Satinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nelson is on top in guard.

Satinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Satinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Nelson trying to control but Satinho is working from the bottom.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Satinho is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Satinho has managed to sweep!
Nelson is trying to keep Satinho in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satinho wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.

Satinho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Satinho tries to pass.
Satinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson striking off his back but it's not causing Satinho any problems.

Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satinho wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murilo Satinho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Satinho 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murilo Satinho!
Murilo Satinho decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.