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Event:
SFL 39 | Sitsongrit vs Grandis
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Nelson swings for the body but Cru moves out of range.
Cru misses with an uppercut.
Cru scores with a nice right hand.
Good exchange - Cru coming out on top.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Cru.
A countering left hand to the body from Nelson misses.
Cru thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nelson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Cru to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
A shot to the body from Cru misses
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cru lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cru missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Cru swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cru throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Cru cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.#T1#
Nelson digs a good body shot into Cru's ribs.
Cru misses with a kick to the body.
Cru throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Cru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Che Von Cru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cru misses with a straight left.
Cru thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Nelson misses with a body shot
and Cru counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cru cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
Cru misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cru sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson lands a nice hook to Cru's body. Cru takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cru thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Cru saw that one coming.
Cru fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nelson just manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Cru seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cru misses with a head kick.
Cru misses with a hook to the body
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cru moves away.
Cru throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cru blocks a low kick nicely.
Cru is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Cru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Cru.
Cru looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Cru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cru keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Cru counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries to break free but Cru pushes him back against the cage.
Cru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Cru has the dominant position.
Cru tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cru is defending well for now.
Nelson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Cru lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Cru.
Cru keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cru as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cru blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
Cru pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Cru is working Nelson over against the cage.
Cru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Cru.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Cru keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cru makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cru lands a shoulder strike.
Cru can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cru's brow.
Cru lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru 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.#R2#
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cru throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Cru tried to counter with a leg kick but Nelson avoided it.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cru is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson swings for the body but Cru moves out of range.
Nelson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cru rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cru.
Cru ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cru throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Cru throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Cru lands the left hand.
Cru blocks a leg kick.
And Cru counters with a quick kick to the body but Nelson blocks it.
Cru checks a low kick from Nelson.
Cru lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cru dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Jab, jab by Cru - just one landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cru - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cru. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nelson tries to work over Cru's front leg with a kick but Cru checks it.
Che Von Cru is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cru.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Nelson. #T2#
A nice leg kick from Cru, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cru lands an overhand right.
Cru bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Cru counter with a right hand.
Cru lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cru lands a slapping body shot.
Cru cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cru connects with an inside leg kick.
Cru ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cru showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
#T3#
Cru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cru.
Cru fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cru.
Cru lands a front kick.
Cru uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cru jabs at Nelson's body.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Cru counters by moving into the clinch.
Cru lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cru gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Cru lands a right hand.
Cru lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Cru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Nelson is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cru creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cru finish him?
Cru lands an uppercut.
Cru working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cru is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Cru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cru lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cru.
A right hook to the body lands for Cru.
Che Von Cru has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cru.
Cru lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Che Von Cru dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Cru scores with a nice strike.
Cru digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cru.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Cru does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Cru lands a big head kick that sends Nelson tumbling to the mat! Cru takes a step backwards and waves Nelson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.#CL#
Cru drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Cru - that landed with a thud.
Cru lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Cru.
Cru throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cru throws a big uppercut that drops Nelson! More strikes from Cru and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nelson lies dazed against the cage as Cru celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Che Von Cru!
Che Von Cru seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SFL 33 | Fusi vs Simard
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Mangas motions for Nelson to come forward. Mangas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
and Mangas counters with a thumping low kick.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson throws out a powerful jab.
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Mangas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mangas.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
It appears Mangas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mangas scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Mangas.
Nelson misses with a shot to the body
and Mangas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Mangas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mangas 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.
Mangas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Mangas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mangas is looking for a kimura here.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Mangas has control of the leg.
Mangas is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Mangas controlling the action here.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
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.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control here.
Mangas controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mangas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mangas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mangas. #SUB#
Mangas seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mangas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Mangas is very close to passing his half guard.
Mangas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nelson trying to hold on to Mangas's head to control him but Mangas postures up.
#SUB#
Mangas wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Mangas is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mangas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mangas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nelson! #T4#
Mangas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Mangas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nelson has worked his arm free - good work by Nelson!
Mangas trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson prevents Mangas from improving position.
Mangas controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mangas is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mangas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mangas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Mangas avoids it with no problem.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangas.
Earle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangas blocks a jab.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruben Ruiz Mangas is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Mangas lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangas lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Mangas checks it
and Mangas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mangas scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mangas scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Mangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Nelson lands a high kick!
Nelson throws a hook but Mangas blocks it.
Nelson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mangas.
Mangas lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Mangas waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Nelson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Nelson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangas advances to half guard.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Mangas finish him?
Mangas stalling.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Mangas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
Mangas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Mangas is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Mangas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruben Ruiz Mangas!
Ruben Ruiz Mangas decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SFL 27 | Atunes vs Jones
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viitta tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Nelson throws a low kick but Viitta avoids it.
Nelson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Viitta checks it
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Viitta circles away.
Viitta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viitta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Viitta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson thows a leg kick but Viitta checks it
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Viitta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viitta swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#T1#
Viitta lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viitta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a looping right.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Viitta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viitta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Viitta jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Viitta connects with a jab.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viitta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Viitta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viitta throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Viitta throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Nelson misses the target.
Viitta scores with a leg kick.
Viitta takes one to the chin there.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Viitta is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Viitta.#T3#
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Viitta throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Viitta manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Viitta both land. Nice combination.
Viitta lands with a slapping head kick.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viitta scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Viitta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 tries to move into range but Viitta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Viitta sees coming a mile off.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson slips a straight right by Viitta.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Viitta scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viitta lands with a right hand.
Viitta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nelson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Viitta misses with a body shot.
Viitta slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Viitta is out of range.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A swing and a miss from Viitta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Viitta throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Viitta throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viitta has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Viitta defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Viitta finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Viitta misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson defending well as Viitta loads up on a big left hand.
Viitta misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to work over Viitta's front leg with a kick but Viitta checks it.
Viitta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Viitta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Viitta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viitta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.#T1#
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viitta counters with a head kick. That will keep Nelson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nelson slips under a jab.
Viitta lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Viitta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson slips a jab from Viitta.
Viitta throws a nice head kick!
A left lands for Nelson.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Viitta.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Viitta does no damage.
Viitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Nelson slips under a jab.
Viitta blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nelson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viitta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
A head kick misses from Viitta.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson tries to work over Viitta's front leg with a kick but Viitta checks it.
Viitta misses with an uppercut.
Nelson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Viitta to counter with a crisp jab.
Viitta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Viitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a counter high kick but Viitta was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viitta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Viitta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viitta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nelson misses with a right hand
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viitta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Viitta's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Viitta keeps it at a distance.
Viitta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viitta in his tracks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Viitta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Viitta misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viitta's knee momentarily.#T4#
Viitta avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Viitta misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Viitta.
Viitta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viitta fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nelson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Viitta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Viitta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a head kick but Viitta moves out of range.
Viitta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Viitta.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Viitta moved out of range.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Viitta ducks down to avoid it.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta throws a front kick aimed at Nelson's knee but Nelson avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Nelson misses its target.
Viitta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viitta.
Viitta throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viitta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Viitta misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viitta moves away.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Viitta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viitta swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Viitta.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Viitta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heikki Viitta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Viitta if he has to take too many more of those.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Viitta.
Viitta takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viitta throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Heikki Viitta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson lands a really nice looking cross but Viitta seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Viitta cracks Nelson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Viitta checks it well.
Viitta lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Viitta scores with a nice strike.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Viitta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Viitta lands with a good body shot.
Viitta throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson throws a hook but Viitta blocks it.
Nelson blocks a leg kick.
Nelson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Viitta.
Viitta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Viitta throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Viitta stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Viitta cracks Nelson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
and Viitta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viitta throws out the jab.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Viitta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Viitta's head.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viitta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Viitta finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Viitta connects with the punch.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Viitta.
Viitta throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heikki Viitta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viitta 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heikki Viitta!
Heikki Viitta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 18 | Caes de Guerra
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Baldur Torsten has been cut.
Torsten thuds his shin into the meat of Nelson's side.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Torsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Earle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Torsten.
Nelson takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
Nelson with the inside leg kick.
Torsten takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Torsten. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Torsten.#CUT2#It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson takes a swing at Torsten's ribcage but misses.
Nelson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torsten.#T1#
Torsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torsten.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Torsten keeps it at a distance.
Nelson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torsten counters with a left to the body.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torsten counters with a body kick.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Torsten lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.#KD2#
Torsten drops Nelson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nelson looks back up at him and smiles so Torsten waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torsten throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torsten lands with a good body shot.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Torsten lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nelson crumples to the floor! Torsten milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Baldur Torsten!
Our winner, Baldur Torsten, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 10 | Alpha Protocol
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
As Nelson looks to move away, Jones throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nelson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nelson! Jones lets Nelson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Nelson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nelson looks OK. Jones waves Nelson back to his feet!
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Earle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson leaves his chin hanging out and Jones seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nelson crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaquon Jones! |
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Event:
RFC: Bissainthe vs. Louis 2
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Boitsov misses with a double jab.
Boitsov loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A head kick by Nelson misses #TD2#
and Boitsov counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Boitsov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nelson looking to control.
Boitsov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boitsov wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Boitsov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boitsov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Boitsov slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!
Boitsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boitsov stands up over Nelson, holding on to his feet. Boitsov throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Nelson is out cold! Boitsov lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitry Boitsov!
A very excited looking Dmitry Boitsov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RFC Sydney April 11th
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a right and a left that Morgan avoids nicely.
A cross from Nelson lands.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Nelson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nelson tries to land a body kick
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Morgan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nelson swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Morgan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Nelson! Morgan lets Nelson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
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 right and a left that both miss.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle, before Morgan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Nelson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Morgan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dexter Morgan!
In his post fight interview, Dexter Morgan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RapidFC 67
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Kabara checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Kabara misses.
Kabara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kabara walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
A jab from Kabara does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a head kick but Kabara moves out of range.
Kabara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 misses with a hook. Kabara ducked under it nicely.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kabara moves away.
Kabara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kabara lands a jab.
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Kabara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD2#
Kabara cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nelson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kabara finish him?
#ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!
Kabara checks the leg kick.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kabara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kabara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kabara throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Kabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kabara's sensitive parts.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kabara throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson slips a straight right by Kabara.
Nelson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kabara avoided it.
A combination from Kabara does no damage.
A lazy left from Nelson finds it's target.
Kabara misses with a double jab.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Kabara connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kabara.
Kabara ducks right into an uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Martin Kabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Nelson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kabara will feel that in the morning.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kabara throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kabara misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Nelson finds it's target.
Kabara connects with the punch.
Kabara throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kabara might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Nelson stuns Kabara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kabara looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kabara.#KD#
Nelson lands a big head kick that sends Kabara tumbling to the mat! Nelson takes a step backwards and waves Kabara back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Kabara is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Nelson! Kabara is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earle Nelson!
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 42
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Finau tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nelson slips a straight right by Finau.
Nelson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Finau.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Finau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Finau needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Finau throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Finau is in Nelson's guard.
Finau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Finau pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Finau postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Finau haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing that Finau has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Finau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Finau advances to half guard.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Finau takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Finau lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Finau working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Finau trying to control the pace.
Finau drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Finau winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Finau working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau with a nice head shot there.
Finau working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Finau is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Finau stands up over Nelson, holding on to his feet. Finau throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Nelson is out cold! Finau lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vaai Finau!
Vaai Finau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 35
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nelson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harris, as that shot connected.
#KD#
Harris cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harris has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nelson to stand back up!#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Harris cracks Nelson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cochise Harris!
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER #3
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Earle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldberg will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Goldberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldberg throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Goldberg pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Goldberg follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Goldberg slips under a jab.
Goldberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson sizes up Goldberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Goldberg takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Goldberg is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson is looking to wear down Goldberg with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goldberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nelson.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
Goldberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goldberg throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Goldberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nelson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldberg is just out of range.
Goldberg is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goldberg.
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Goldberg's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goldberg.
Nelson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goldberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Goldberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goldberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Goldberg misses.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldberg counters with a body kick.
Goldberg attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson moves out of range as Goldberg throws a body kick.
Goldberg buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nelson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nelson thumps Goldberg with a low kick.#T3#
Nelson cracks Goldberg with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Bill Goldberg's cut even more.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goldberg is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Nelson takes a swing at Goldberg's ribcage but misses.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Nelson.
Nelson throws a jab when Goldberg was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Goldberg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldberg manages to avoid it.
Nelson connects with a high kick.
Nelson lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson lands a head kick. Goldberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
The cut above Bill Goldberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goldberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Goldberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#
Goldberg is rocked!
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Goldberg moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Goldberg.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Goldberg moves out of range easily.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson misses with the body kick
enabling Goldberg to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Earle Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Goldberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Goldberg has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goldberg 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.
Nelson throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Bill Goldberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Goldberg.
Goldberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nelson checks it well.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldberg has time to react.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldberg can do to turn this around?
Goldberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Goldberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldberg blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Goldberg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
Bill Goldberg's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nelson connects with a looping right hand.
Goldberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Goldberg tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Goldberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Earle Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Goldberg misses its intended target.
Goldberg throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson blocks a low kick nicely.
Nelson lands a leg kick that knocks Goldberg off balance momentarily.
Goldberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goldberg's calf.
Nelson throws a body punch but Goldberg moves out of range. #T2#
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bill Goldberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earle Nelson!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Nelson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nelson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ngonou doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ngonou, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ngonou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.#KD2#
Nelson lands a big head kick that sends Ngonou tumbling to the mat! Nelson takes a step backwards and waves Ngonou back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Francis Ngonou has been cut.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson cracks Ngonou with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ngonou tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Nelson pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ngonou is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Earle Nelson!
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Event:
S.A.F.O PROMOTION
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Candelaria blocks a head kick by Nelson.
We've been informed that Nelson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Candelaria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Candelaria showed some decent athleticism there.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Candelaria there.
Candelaria has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Candelaria seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Candelaria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Candelaria missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Candelaria moves nicely into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Candelaria decides to stand back up. Candelaria steps back and let's Nelson get back to his feet.
Nelson throws a right hand that Candelaria ducks under and follows up with a left that Candelaria also avoids with ease.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Joshua Candelaria has been cut.#T1#
A big right from Nelson misses. #CL#
Candelaria instigates a clinch.
Candelaria putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Candelaria is controlling him.
A short left from Candelaria.
Candelaria unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Candelaria scores a nice knee to the body.
Candelaria crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Candelaria lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Candelaria scores a nice knee to the body.
Candelaria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Earle Nelson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Candelaria unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Candelaria creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Candelaria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Candelaria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Candelaria scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Candelaria lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Candelaria finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Candelaria.
Candelaria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Candelaria has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Candelaria pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Nelson! Candelaria unloads with more strikes and Nelson sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Candelaria!
After the big win, Joshua Candelaria made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Lo Bianco should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Nelson gets caught flat footed, as Lo Bianco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lo Bianco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lo Bianco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lo Bianco cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo Bianco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lo Bianco landing some decent shots from guard.
Lo Bianco is stalling in the full guard.
Lo Bianco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Nelson controls Lo Bianco momentarily but Lo Bianco frees himself.
Lo Bianco tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Lo Bianco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lo Bianco is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lo Bianco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Lo Bianco.
Nelson trying to control but Lo Bianco postures up.
Lo Bianco wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Lo Bianco drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Lo Bianco postures up.
Lo Bianco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo Bianco is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Lo Bianco postures up.
Lo Bianco controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo Bianco has passed into half guard!
Lo Bianco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Lo Bianco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lo Bianco stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo Bianco is working away from the top position though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lo Bianco slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo Bianco is working away from the top position though.
Lo Bianco is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lo Bianco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Lo Bianco has control of the leg.
Lo Bianco is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson won't allow Lo Bianco to pass to mount.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo Bianco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francesco Lo Bianco dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Lo Bianco 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.
Lo Bianco stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lo Bianco working some strikes from top position.
Earle Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo Bianco passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lo Bianco performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Bianco passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nelson!
Lo Bianco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Lo Bianco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lo Bianco cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lo Bianco landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!
Lo Bianco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo Bianco lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Nelson! Lo Bianco sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Nelson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francesco Lo Bianco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gold closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gold is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Nelson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gold there.
Gold winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gold slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Gold working Nelson over with strikes. #T1#
Well, if Gold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gold is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Nelson is looking to control Gold's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gold lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Gold moves into full mount! Nelson won't be happy about that!
Nelson can't escape the position.
Gold lands a big elbow.
BOOM! Gold connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gold controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Gold lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gold dominating with strikes here.
Gold punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Gold raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gold lands a nice shot to the head.
Oooh a big shot lands for Gold! Nelson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shelton Gold!
A very excited looking Shelton Gold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Wesker.
Wesker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wesker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesker throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Wesker.
Nelson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Wesker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nelson to the ground. Wesker is now in Nelson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nelson pushes a forearm under Wesker's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wesker is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Earle Nelson!
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