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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Loow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Loow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Nelson's chin.
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264 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Andy Loow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Loow.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Loow counter with a right hand.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loow counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Loow controls from within his opponent's guard.
Loow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nelson for as long as he can get away with.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andy Loow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Loow counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Andy Loow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Loow is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Loow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loow breaks from the clinch.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Loow counters with a takedown into side control.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Loow is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Loow.
Loow controls the position from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Loow wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Loow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Nelson looks winded!
Loow happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loow throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Loow staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Loow.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Loow counters by clinching up.
Loow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nelson regains guard immediately.
Loow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Loow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Loow is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Loow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Loow lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nelson blocks a head kick by Loow.
Loow misses with a head kick.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Loow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Nelson being controlled for a moment.
Loow'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loow working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Loow is staying tight to Nelson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andy Loow just wasn't active enough.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and Loow counters by clinching up.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Loow breaks from the clinch.
Loow avoids the body shot from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a takedown
so Loow counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andy Loow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loow stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to remain calm as Loow controls from the top position.
Loow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nelson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face as Loow controls the position.
Loow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nelson is avoiding damage well.
Loow taking a breather here.
Loow lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Loow is controlling the position.
Loow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andy Loow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Loow throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Loow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Loow counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Loow taking a breather here.
Andy Loow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Loow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson is trying to drag Loow to the mat but Loow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Loow breaks from the clinch.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loow postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Loow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Andy Loow just wasn't active enough.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Loow counters by clinching up.
Andy Loow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Nelson.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Loow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loow jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
My spies in Koi Training Center inform me that Nelson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Loow looking for a sweep. Not yet Loow, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Loow is on top in guard.
Loow content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy Loow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Loow counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loow performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy Loow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Loow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loow creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nelson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Loow remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Andy Loow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Loow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Loow!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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