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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen AFI - Totalimmortal as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Saki lands in his opponent's guard.
Saki wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Saki slips nicely into half guard.
Saki wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saki's back!
Nelson looking to break Saki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Nelson is trying to stick to Saki's back but Saki is turning into Nelson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nelson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saki.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson seems keen to control Saki's posture.
Saki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nelson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saki has Nelson in his guard.
Nelson postures up in Saki's guard and throws a big left but Saki blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nelson, into his guard.
Saki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Saki tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson punching from mount but Saki doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two 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.
Saki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looking to control but Saki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson looking for a guillotine from mount but Saki is having none of it.
Saki is looking to get to half guard.
Saki is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saki is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Saki is in no mood to give up.
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saki is looking to escape.
Saki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Saki to get to his feet.
Saki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Saki's ribs.
Saki has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a body punch but Saki moves out of range.
Saki shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Saki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saki.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Saki is breathing heavily.
Saki fails to pull guard.
Saki tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Saki.
Saki jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Saki around his waist. Saki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson is working Saki over against the cage.
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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 lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Saki's head.
Saki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
Saki tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Saki's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson gets underhooks to prevent Saki's takedown attempt.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saki tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saki.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Nelson digs a right hand into Saki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saki's gas tank.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson is leaning against Saki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saki backwards.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
Saki jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Saki gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson cracks Saki with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Nelson.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saki backwards.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson presses Saki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson has Saki pushed against the cage.
Nelson cracks Saki with a nice body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saki fails to pull guard.
Saki jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Saki around his waist. Saki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson gets through Saki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Saki.
Nelson works on Saki's body with a couple of short punches.
A bit of stalling here from Nelson.
Nelson presses Saki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Saki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jimmy Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Nelson.
Nelson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saki has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki trying to control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Saki is keeping the position.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Saki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Saki is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saki misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Saki fails with the takedown
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Saki off the cage and back into rage.
Saki dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Saki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saki misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a single leg into guard. Saki didn't expect that.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson cracks Saki with a solid left hand.
Saki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson trying to control but Saki is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saki's head.
Nelson pushing down on Saki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nelson working Saki over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson looks to land a combination. Saki sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saki with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Saki will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Saki shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saki won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oroku Saki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Saki defends.
Saki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jimmy Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control the action but Saki is working from the bottom.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saki is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Saki to see if he's OK.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saki keeps working.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saki tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Saki gets back to full guard.
Saki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saki keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Saki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Saki keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saki tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saki won't be happy with that.
Saki is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Saki defending well.
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saki sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saki 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.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Saki has wrist control.
Saki is looking for a triangle here but Nelson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nelson off and has taken his back!
Saki has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Saki avoiding Nelson 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saki is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Saki. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saki's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nelson!
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hype
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