PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Byron Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nelson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West feat Chief Keef, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Big Sean - I Don't Like. Bull comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Label Society - Fire It Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nelson
vs
Bull

176 cm
28
154 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

175 cm
34
157 lbs
23 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Next Level Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Byron Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Bull!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Bull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bull swinging wildly here.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.
A clash of legs there as Bull blocks the low kick.
Bull lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
Bull changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bull.
Bull lands a front kick.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Bull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bull misses with a straight left.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Bull down.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bull works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
Roy Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body kick from Bull.
Bull misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull lands the left hand.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bull lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bull on the side of the head.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Bull shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson thumps Bull with a low kick.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Byron Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull 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 Bull off to one side.
Byron Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Bull.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Bull's ribs.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick there by Bull.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bull tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Bull moves out of range of the leg kick from Nelson.
Bull uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Bull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bull blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Bull takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Nelson.
Bull throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson misses the jab.
Bull misses with a hook.
Bull looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Bull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bull throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bull is in Nelson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bull preventing the sweep.
Bull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nelson seems keen to control Bull's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roy Bull will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bull throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bull.

Nelson tries to sprawl but Bull drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bull slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Nelson trying to hold on to Bull's head to control him but Bull postures up.
Bull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson trying to hold on to Bull's head to control him but Bull postures up.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson is not content to let Bull control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bull wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson tries to roll over but Bull keeps him under control.
Bull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson trying to control but Bull postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Bull is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Bull wants to free his trapped foot but Nelson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bull trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bull is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bull drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Bull takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bull pulls his head out easily.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bull is working away from the top position though.
Bull lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull stalling.
Nelson trying to control but Bull postures up.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bull trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Bull lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bull.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to hold on to Bull's head to control him but Bull postures up.
Roy Bull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Nelson trying to control here.

Bull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bull.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bull wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson wants to control but Bull is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bull wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Bull.
Nelson cracks Bull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bull scores with a body shot.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bull sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bull finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson cracks Bull with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Bull misses.
A jab lands there for Bull.

Bull drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bull throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
Bull prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Bull working Nelson over with strikes.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Nelson pushes Bull off and gets back to his feet.
Bull moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bull misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Bull slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bull, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Bull blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Bull down.
Bull cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Bull on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson throws a low kick, looking for Bull's leg but Bull calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bull. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson misses with a double jab.

Bull rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.

Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Roy Bull is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bull scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Bull.
Bull throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Byron Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bull.
Byron Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Bull.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!

Bull gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Bull controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bull has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Bull!
An out of breath Roy Bull thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.