PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunni Nelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dositej Redzic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redzic has chosen Metallica - The Day That Never Comes as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nelsson
vs
Redzic

188 cm
22
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

ALL-STAR Nutrition (140 Recovery: $ 30)
ALL-STAR Nutrition (140 Recovery: $ 30)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunni Nelsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dositej Redzic!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redzic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nelsson is looking to clinch but Redzic is avoiding it.
Redzic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redzic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelsson tries to clinch up.
Nelsson shoots in for a takedown but Redzic shows good takedown defense.
Nelsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelsson wants to clinch.
Nelsson tries to clinch up but Redzic circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelsson tries to clinch but Redzic is having none of it.
Nelsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelsson shoots in for a double leg but Redzic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Redzic clinches up against the cage.
Nelsson is trying to drag Redzic to the mat but Redzic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redzic gets underhooks to prevent Nelsson's takedown attempt.
Nelsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redzic pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelsson jumps guard but Redzic stands there with Nelsson around his waist. Nelsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Redzic.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Redzic scores with a shoulder strike.
Redzic blocks an uppercut.
Nelsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redzic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redzic lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelsson backwards.

Redzic has Nelsson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Redzic pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nelsson tumbling to the mat - Redzic dives into Nelsson's guard.
Redzic sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Nelsson has his foot on Redzic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redzic works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelsson is breathing heavily.
Redzic scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redzic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redzic content to stall in guard here.

Nelsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redzic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redzic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redzic advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Redzic's best efforts.
Redzic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Nelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Nelsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Redzic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Redzic stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nelsson tries to clinch up
and Redzic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redzic thuds his right hand into Nelsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redzic scores with a jab.
Nelsson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Redzic counters by clinching up.
Nelsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Redzic prevents it.
Redzic digs a right hand into Nelsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelsson's gas tank.
Redzic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelsson backwards.

Redzic manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redzic has Nelsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Redzic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Nelsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redzic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelsson, into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redzic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nelsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redzic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelsson wants to improve his position but instead Redzic has moved into half guard.
Nelsson is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redzic not doing much here.

Nelsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redzic sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dositej Redzic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Redzic scores with a hook.
Redzic thuds his right hand into Nelsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick from Redzic lands but Nelsson takes it in his stride.
Nelsson clinches but Redzic breaks the clinch
and Redzic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redzic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gunni Nelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Redzic finds it's target.
Redzic dodges the punch combination from Nelsson.

Redzic has closed the distance and engaged Nelsson in a clinch.
Nelsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Redzic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Redzic cracks Nelsson with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redzic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Redzic.
Nice body punch from Redzic.
Redzic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Redzic.

Redzic jumps guard and drags Nelsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Redzic pulls Nelsson in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redzic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Redzic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Redzic trying to control the position here.
Redzic keeping moving, preventing Nelsson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dositej Redzic 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!

Redzic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelsson's calf.
Redzic blocks a jab.
Nelsson looks to throw the jab but Redzic is out of range.

Redzic takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Redzic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Redzic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redzic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Redzic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Redzic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelsson.

Redzic has clasped his hands together around Nelsson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Redzic controlling the position from side mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelsson is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nelsson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nelsson tries to buck Redzic off but Redzic is having none of it.
Redzic staying calm.
Nelsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Redzic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nelsson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redzic punishing his opponent with strikes.
Redzic controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Redzic controlling his opponent.
Nelsson tries to reverse the position but Redzic maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Redzic content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dositej Redzic just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice cross by Redzic.
Redzic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Redzic throws a one two combo.

Redzic clinches.
Redzic lands a body shot.
A short left from Redzic.
A body shot lands from Redzic.
Nelsson wants a takedown.
A short body shot lands from Redzic as the two fighters clinch.
Redzic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelsson.
Redzic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelsson.
Redzic lands a nice shot to the body.
Redzic pushes Nelsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dositej Redzic really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Redzic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redzic gets underhooks to prevent Nelsson's takedown attempt.
Redzic stops a takedown attempt from Nelsson.
Redzic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelsson missing with knees to the body.
Redzic leaning against his opponent.
Nelsson tries to score a body lock takedown but Redzic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redzic lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redzic.
Redzic cracks Nelsson with a nice body shot.
Redzic just leaning against Nelsson, taking a breather.
Redzic continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

Redzic drags the fight down to the ground.
Redzic pulls Nelsson in close to prevent any damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nelsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redzic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic pulls Nelsson in to control the position.

Redzic pushes Nelsson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Redzic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Nelsson fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redzic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redzic.
Redzic is working Nelsson over against the cage.
Redzic lands an uppercut.
Redzic leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redzic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redzic.
Redzic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Redzic.
Nelsson tries for a takedown but Redzic manages to get underhooks.
Redzic digs a right hand into Nelsson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelsson's gas tank.
Redzic prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Redzic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redzic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Nelsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redzic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redzic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redzic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Nelsson is looking for a triangle but Redzic pushes his legs off easily.
Nelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redzic is one step ahead there.
Redzic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nelsson working for submissions but it's allowed Redzic to get to half guard.
Redzic winds up and cracks Nelsson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelsson is trying to get back to full guard.

Nelsson actively working from the bottom here.
Redzic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Redzic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dositej Redzic dominated that fourth 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nelsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Redzic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Redzic.
Nelsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Redzic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunni Nelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelsson wants a takedown.
Redzic scores with a hook to the body.
Redzic slows down the pace here.
Redzic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelsson backwards.

Redzic pulls Nelsson into guard.
Nelsson being controlled here momentarily.
Nelsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redzic is keeping the position for now.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redzic has control of Nelsson's left arm, preventing Nelsson from doing any damage.
Nelsson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nelsson looking to pass the guard.
Nelsson won't allow Redzic to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redzic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Redzic controlling the pace for now.
Nelsson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redzic content just to control the position here.
Nelsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Redzic has a good base and remains in mount.
Nelsson tries to lock up and control but Redzic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nelsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redzic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelsson is looking to improve his position but Redzic isn't that keen on the idea.
Redzic controlling the position easily from mount.
Redzic prevents Nelsson from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelsson is working hard here to advance position.
Gunni Nelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dositej Redzic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelsson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dositej Redzic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redzic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 44:50
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 44:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 42:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dositej Redzic!
Dositej Redzic is the new welterweight champion!