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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donny Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duck Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhodes has chosen I want to break free as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Duck Rhodes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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160 cm
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donny Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duck Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Rhodes fails with a takedown attempt.
Rhodes tries to clinch up.
Horrible takedown by Rhodes or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rhodes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rhodes shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Rhodes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donny Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duck Rhodes.
Rhodes clinches with his opponent.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rhodes breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rhodes on his heels. He'll look to pass Rhodes's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nelson works over Rhodes with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Rhodes.
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rhodes wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rhodes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhodes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhodes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nelson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rhodes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rhodes on the ground.
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Rhodes's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to control but Rhodes is working from the bottom.
Nelson lands a couple of elbows.
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses. Rhodes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nelson's guard. Nice move by Rhodes!
Rhodes is standing up over Nelson. Nelson looks to escape but Rhodes dives into side control.
Nelson tries to buck Rhodes off but Rhodes is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhodes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rhodes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Rhodes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rhodes's guard now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nelson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rhodes trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson won't allow Rhodes to sweep him here.
Rhodes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Rhodes's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhodes is retaining full guard.
Nelson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rhodes trying to control the position.
Rhodes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhodes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson landing some decent shots from guard.
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 working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson distracts Rhodes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nelson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nelson chips away with some ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhodes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhodes wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodes is keeping the position for now.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Rhodes blocks nicely.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhodes's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rhodes keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson landing with the ground and pound.
Nelson with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes working a defensive guard but Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
Donny Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Rhodes's temple.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Rhodes is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rhodes avoid being mounted?
Nelson slips a nice elbow through Rhodes's hands, connecting with Rhodes's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Duck Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Rhodes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rhodes prevents it.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Rhodes manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rhodes gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Rhodes is trying to stall.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rhodes is trying to drag Nelson to the mat but Nelson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rhodes is looking to control Nelson's arms but Nelson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rhodes has his back to the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhodes somewhat.
Rhodes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rhodes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson working the ground and pound from side control.
Nelson looks up at the clock and then as Rhodes takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nelson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Nelson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rhodes to see if he's OK.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhodes keeps working.
Nelson lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson trying to control the position but Rhodes is working away.
Rhodes manages to get back to half guard.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rhodes is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Rhodes is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Rhodes's temple.
Nelson wants to control but Rhodes is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodes defends it well.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Rhodes dodges it nicely.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Rhodes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rhodes has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Rhodes is defending the position.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a strike but Rhodes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Rhodes's brow.
Duck Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Nelson!
Donny Nelson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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