PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Mockery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Nitrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mockery
vs
Nitrus

160 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

206 cm
19
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adam Mockery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alvin Nitrus!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mockery misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mockery looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Mockery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nitrus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mockery.

It looks like Adam Mockery has been cut.
An inside leg kick from Mockery misses.

Nitrus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mockery's guard.
Nitrus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mockery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mockery is looking to stand back up but Nitrus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mockery.
Nitrus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nitrus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitrus thows a huge punch but Mockery dodges it nicely.
Mockery might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nitrus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mockery knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nitrus is looking for a kimura but Mockery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nitrus to get the leverage.
Nitrus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nitrus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nitrus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mockery wants to get back to his feet.
Nitrus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitrus thows a huge punch but Mockery dodges it nicely.
Mockery is trying to get back to full guard.

Nitrus is looking for a kimura here.

Nitrus is looking for submissions but instead, Mockery has regained full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Nitrus drops back looking for a leg! Mockery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mockery manages to kick Nitrus off! Nitrus jumps back into Mockery's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Nitrus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Mockery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nitrus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Nitrus as he checks the leg kick.
Nitrus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mockery pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nitrus is out of range and Mockery settles back down.
Nitrus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nitrus. That's going to slow Mockery down.
A head kick by Mockery misses

and Nitrus counters with a single leg into guard. Mockery didn't expect that.
Nitrus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mockery is keeping the position for now.
Mockery is wriggling around but Nitrus manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nitrus stands up from half guard.

Mockery gets caught flat footed, as Nitrus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nitrus postures up in Mockery's guard and throws a big left but Mockery blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockery keeping full guard, as Nitrus tries to pass.
Nitrus is looking to work some ground and pound but Mockery has wrist control.
Mockery is trying to control the position but Nitrus postures up.
Mockery tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mockery is retaining full guard.
Mockery not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mockery working a defensive guard but Nitrus passes into half guard.

Nitrus is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mockery will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adam Mockery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nitrus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nitrus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mockery connects with a solid leg kick.
Nitrus tries for a takedown but Mockery sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adam Mockery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Nitrus.
A big left from Mockery misses.
Nitrus lands with a slapping head kick.
Mockery throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nitrus counters with a big head kick but Mockery shrugs it off.

Nitrus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mockery's guard.
Nitrus won't allow Mockery to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alvin Nitrus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Mockery's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nitrus swats away the attempt to clinch by Mockery.
A clash of legs there as Nitrus blocks the low kick.
Nitrus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Mockery as Nitrus shoots in.
Mockery goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nitrus throws a nice head kick!
Nitrus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mockery tries to clinch up.
Mockery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitrus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mockery but Mockery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adam Mockery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Nitrus.
Nitrus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mockery is fending him off so far but Nitrus persists. Nope, Mockery circles away and we're back to standing.
Mockery closes the distance but Nitrus moves to the side

and Nitrus counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockery throws a punch but it's blocked by Nitrus.

Nitrus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mockery wants to clinch but Nitrus slips to the side
and Nitrus counters with an inside leg kick.
Nitrus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mockery tries to clinch up

and Nitrus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nitrus.
Mockery wants to get back to striking at distance but Nitrus won't allow it.
Mockery throws an elbow that misses.

Nitrus breaks the clinch.
Mockery is looking to land body kicks.

Mockery gets caught flat footed, as Nitrus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nitrus tries to free his leg and advance position but Mockery is retaining full guard.
Nitrus lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mockery is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mockery wants to get back to his feet but Nitrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nitrus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mockery manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nitrus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Nitrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adam Mockery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nitrus keeping moving, preventing Mockery from controlling successfully.
Alvin Nitrus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Nitrus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Nitrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nitrus 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Nitrus!