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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Hiwatari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nelson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to mama said knock you out. Kai Hiwatari has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gunnar Nelson's chin.
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178 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
22
174 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kai Hiwatari!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiwatari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiwatari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiwatari off to one side.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Hiwatari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiwatari shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Hiwatari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiwatari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiwatari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiwatari darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns Hiwatari into the cage.
Hiwatari doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiwatari shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Hiwatari wants to clinch
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Hiwatari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hiwatari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Hiwatari does no damage.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiwatari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hiwatari throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hiwatari misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hiwatari looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari fails to land the takedown.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Hiwatari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hiwatari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Hiwatari tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hiwatari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hiwatari closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Hiwatari pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari darts in trying to clinch
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiwatari. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiwatari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson leaves Hiwatari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hiwatari throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Hiwatari misses with a body punch
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Hiwatari.
Hiwatari tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Hiwatari looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Hiwatari just gets out of the way.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hiwatari.
Hiwatari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Hiwatari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Hiwatari looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Hiwatari just gets out of the way.
Hiwatari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiwatari looks to land a combination. Nelson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gunnar Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Hiwatari closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hiwatari is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiwatari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hiwatari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Hiwatari misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Hiwatari.
Hiwatari with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Hiwatari misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hiwatari might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nelson has got the better of the exchanges.
Hiwatari tries to clinch up
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Hiwatari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiwatari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Hiwatari.
Kai Hiwatari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiwatari shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiwatari tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Hiwatari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiwatari fails to land the takedown.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No luck for Hiwatari with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hiwatari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hiwatari throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hiwatari throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hiwatari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Hiwatari.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiwatari throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Hiwatari throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hiwatari throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Hiwatari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hiwatari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hiwatari misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Hiwatari.
Hiwatari throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hiwatari misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Hiwatari.
Hiwatari wants to clinch.
Hiwatari has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiwatari throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
As Hiwatari looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Hiwatari just gets out of the way.
Hiwatari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiwatari shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gunnar Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Hiwatari.
Hiwatari misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Hiwatari darts in trying to clinch
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hiwatari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Hiwatari looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Hiwatari just gets out of the way.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hiwatari.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiwatari shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Hiwatari looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Hiwatari just gets out of the way.
A shot to the body from Hiwatari misses
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari wants to clinch but Nelson slips to the side
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hiwatari shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Hiwatari.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hiwatari misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Hiwatari backing up. Hiwatari nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hiwatari throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Hiwatari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hiwatari with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiwatari swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiwatari moves to clinch but Nelson breaks away
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hiwatari or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Hiwatari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hiwatari gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Nelson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gunnar Nelson thanked Machiavelli Boutique for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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