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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Btest. Btest maintains the clinch. #TD#
Btest is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nelson can't fight it off and eventually Btest manages to take the fight to the floor. Nelson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Btest (2) vs (0) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Btest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Btest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Btest is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to hold on to Btest's head to control him but Btest postures up.
#T1#
Nelson is in trouble now - Btest has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (5) vs (0) Nelson
Btest prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Btest controlling from the full mount.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Btest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (8) vs (0) Nelson#T2#
Btest controls the position from side control.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Btest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Btest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nelson is not content to let Btest control the position. #SUB#
Btest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Btest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Btest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Btest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Btest pulls his head out easily.
Nelson wants to control but Btest is keeping busy.
Btest is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Btest defends it easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Btest defends well.
Btest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6##SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Btest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Btest works his way back into a safe position though.
Btest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (11) vs (0) Nelson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is trying to control Btest's posture but Btest avoids it.
Nelson regains half guard.
Btest is controlling the pace.
Nelson won't allow Btest to pass to mount. #T7#
Btest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (14) vs (0) Nelson
Btest prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Btest pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Btest with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Btest looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T8#
Nelson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Btest slows the pace down in half guard.
Btest trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard. #SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Btest defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Btest defends it easily.#T9##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Btest pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Special Ops N7 Training inform us that Nelson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Btest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Btest pushes his legs off easily.
Btest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Btest pushes his legs off easily.
Btest slips nicely into half guard.
Btest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson looks winded!
Btest controlling the action here. #T11##SUB#
Btest is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Btest is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Btest is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Btest is controlling well.
#SUB#
Btest seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Btest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13##SUB#
Btest is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Btest looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Btest is looking for a kimura here.
#T14#
Btest is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Btest controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Btest wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Btest takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chito Jacare Salazar ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Salazar fails to pull guard.
Salazar tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chito Jacare Salazar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Nelson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salazar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salazar (0) vs (4) Nelson
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (4) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Salazar defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Salazar has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salazar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (6) Nelson#T1##SUB#
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salazar working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salazar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Salazar 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
#T2##SUB#
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.#SUB#
Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Salazar 's guard. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.#SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Salazar has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Salazar is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
#SUB#
Salazar working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salazar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salazar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (4) vs (6) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salazar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6#
Salazar passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Salazar 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.
Nelson wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salazar 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salazar 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salazar (4) vs (10) Nelson#T7#
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (6) vs (10) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for subs off his back but Salazar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Salazar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salazar is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.#T8#
Salazar tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #SUB#
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salazar trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Salazar is looking to pass Nelson's guard but actually Nelson recovers to full guard.
Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Salazar seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Salazar passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Salazar has control of the leg.
Salazar trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T10#
Salazar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
Salazar trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Salazar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (9) vs (10) Nelson#SUB#
Salazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
Nelson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Salazar is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Salazar controlling the action here.
Salazar is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Salazar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Salazar trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salazar pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Salazar is just content to waste time from the top position. Nelson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Salazar defends easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar is looking to pass into half guard but Nelson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nelson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (9) vs (12) Nelson#SUB#
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Salazar wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Salazar 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Fitzgerald tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson wants to stall.
Fitzgerald is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Fitzgerald blocks it.
Fitzgerald scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Fitzgerald has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Nelson working Fitzgerald over with knees to the body.
Fitzgerald taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
#BC#
Fitzgerald manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Fitzgerald has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Fitzgerald steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a crisp right that sends Nelson to the canvas! Fitzgerald follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
As Greg Fitzgerald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Birmingham is back! I didn't think he was gonna stand & bang with me much. Not many people want to. I knew his plan was to get me to the mat. That's my fookin' weakness, damn ankle biters twist'n & turn'n down there. I didn't want one my giant legs snapped off so I waited on it... Knockout. Bedtime.'. |
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Event:
WCF 61: Road vs Archer
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nelson scores with a one two! Shackleton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Shackleton stumbling back into the cage.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson defending well as Shackleton loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shackleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
#KD#
Nelson lands a left and a right that send Shackleton crashing to the mat, dazed. Nelson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Shackleton is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Nelson! Shackleton is out on his feet! Nelson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Shackleton is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Shackleton is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Nelson!
A very excited looking Chandler Nelson 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:
WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer
Date: Jan 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Nelson dives in and grabs Trayans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trayans pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Trayans throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Trayans will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trayans misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trayans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
Trayans is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trayans takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nelson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Trayans - just one landing.
Trayans scores with a shot to the body.
Trayans tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.#KD2#
Trayans drops Nelson with a left and a right! Oh, Nelson is hurt - Trayans dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Nelson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson wants to control but Trayans postures up.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson is trying to improve his position.#T1##SU2#
Trayans decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nelson to his feet.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trayans plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Nelson to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Nelson just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Trayans!
A relieved looking Tom Trayans thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Nelson wants to clinch but Turban slips to the side
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Turban throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turban is able to avoid easily.
Nelson wants to clinch.#T1#
Turban moves out of range of the body kick.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandler Nelson.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Turban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Nelson tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turban avoids it really well and circles away.
Turban darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Turban fails to land with a series of punches.
Turban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turban wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turban comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Nelson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Turban is on him like rabid pit bull! Nelson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
An out of breath and clearly excited Efraim Turban thanked HARDCORE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Krzysztof Speszko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nelson has Speszko up against the cage in a clinch.
Speszko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Speszko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Speszko defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Speszko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speszko is really struggling to control Nelson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Speszko is sitting in close to Nelson's body. Nelson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Speszko is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Speszko is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Nelson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chandler Nelson!
Chandler Nelson is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Chandler Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chike Obi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Obi to the mat! Obi manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Obi (0) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Obi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Obi has an active guard here but Nelson has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Obi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Obi is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Obi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is taking a breather. Obi 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.#SUB2#
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Obi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Obi is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Obi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Obi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nelson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Obi could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nelson has cracked it and Obi is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nelson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, 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:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Darren Jansen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jansen quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jansen (0) vs (2) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jansen has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jansen defends it well. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Jansen is defending well.
Jansen wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1#
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Jansen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson is trying to control. Jansen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson is thwarting Jansen's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying for a kimura here. Jansen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nelson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chandler Nelson!
During a confident post fight interview, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Babeep Burnmegamedov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nelson (4) vs (0) Burnmegamedov#SUB#
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nelson tries for a kimura but Burnmegamedov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Burnmegamedov is defending well.
Burnmegamedov is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Burnmegamedov is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. #SUB#
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burnmegamedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Burnmegamedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Nelson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nelson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnmegamedov keeps working. #T4##SUB#
Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Burnmegamedov wants to control but Nelson postures up.#SUB#
Nelson is working to tighten his grip on Burnmegamedov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Burnmegamedov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nelson is really squeezing tight and eventually Burnmegamedov passes out! Nelson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, 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.
Babeep Burnmegamedov spoke after the fight, saying 'I love this sport'. |
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Event:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Nelson.#T1#
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson is not content to let Brown control the position. #T2#
Nelson pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nelson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.#SUB#
Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Brown tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him.
Nelson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nelson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position but Nelson is working away. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Brown rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bob Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Nelson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown controls the position.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown tries to break free.
#SUB#
Nelson looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Nelson looking for the RNC.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Nelson can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown 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.
Brown is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown prevents Nelson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Brown postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nelson to stand up.
Chandler Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.#TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!#ES#
Nelson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Brown shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.#T1#
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Bob Brown has been cut.
Nelson throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Chandler Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown works his way into side control. #T2#
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown moves into full mount!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nelson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Brown moves to back control. #SUB2#
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nelson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nelson trying to get back to his feet but Brown is in full control for now.
Brown is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Brown tightening his grip on Nelson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nelson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown. #T4##ES#
Nelson manages to escape to his feet.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nelson. #REVR##SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Nelson!
Chandler Nelson 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:
WCF 38: Dirk vs Denovan
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Harris throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harris throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Harris backs away, Nelson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Nelson has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Harris pulls guard successfully.
Nelson throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Harris looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Harris looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3##SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris 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. #SU2#
Harris stands and steps away. Nelson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Harris.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Nelson tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chandler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris misses with a hook.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Harris.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Harris misses the jab.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nelson on the side of the head.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Harris throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Max Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nelson.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Max Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nelson there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harris is controlling Nelson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES2#
Harris pushes Nelson off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris counters with a series of strikes. Nelson will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut there from Harris.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Harris lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Nelson can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Harris and Nelson drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Harris! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 13: Turban vs Gracie
Date: Aug 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Perez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick from Nelson lands but Perez takes it in his stride.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Perez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Perez closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Perez pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perez.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chandler Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nelson has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Perez pulls guard effortlessly.
Nelson wanted to stand there but Perez had control of the position.
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Perez defends it.
Well, if Nelson 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.
Nelson is continuing to stall.
Perez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson trying to control the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Perez is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Perez is trying to control but can't.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Perez is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Perez.#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nelson pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Perez backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perez, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Nelson rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Perez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Andrew Perez has been cut.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Perez in the body.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Perez attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
#T1#
A nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perez shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Perez is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
Perez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nelson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perez looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Perez gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Perez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Perez is controlling him
#T3#
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #ES2#
Nelson pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.
Perez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Perez moves out of range easily. #T4#
Nelson cracks Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Perez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Perez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Nelson throws Perez to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Nelson.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Perez slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Perez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nelson lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Perez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Perez blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Perez tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Perez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
Andrew Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Perez back to the cage. Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Nelson has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Perez misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Perez fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
#CL2#
Nelson rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Perez or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Perez tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Perez goes for a double leg but Nelson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nelson continues to drive forward.
Nelson throws a counter combo.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Nelson scores with a head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Nelson in a clinch.
Andrew Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Nelson!
A relieved looking Chandler Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WCF 29: Dirk vs Rader
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nakamoto tries to counter with a clinch but Nelson shakes him off and moves away.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nakamoto is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nakamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nakamoto scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Nakamoto clinches with his opponent.
A knee to the head by Nakamoto.
#BC#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakamoto blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Togachi Nakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nakamoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamoto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Nakamoto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakamoto scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakamoto - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakamoto. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakamoto tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A solid body kick from Nakamoto.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakamoto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Togachi Nakamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamoto tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
Nakamoto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
A head kick misses from Nakamoto.
Nakamoto explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL2#
Nakamoto rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamoto has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nakamoto cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.#T2#
Nakamoto lands a knee to the body.
Nakamoto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nakamoto landing knees to the head.
Nakamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nakamoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nakamoto crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Nakamoto working Nelson over with knees to the body.
Nakamoto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nakamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakamoto lands an elbow inside that Nelson shrugs off.
Nelson trying to stall but Nakamoto improves his position.
Nakamoto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakamoto has double underhooks.
Nakamoto presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nakamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nakamoto putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nelson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3#
Nakamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakamoto misses with a knee strike.
Nelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nakamoto working Nelson over with knees to the body.
Nakamoto with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Nakamoto lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamoto landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamoto connects with a knee to the head.
Nakamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nakamoto misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamoto has Nelson pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Nelson is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Nakamoto - that's hurt Nelson badly! Oh, another knee lands and Nelson is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Nelson doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Togachi Nakamoto! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 8: Senior vs Toshiyuki
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zone is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Zone dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Zone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#It looks like Tank Zone has been cut.
Zone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zone avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zone goes for a double leg but Nelson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nelson continues to drive forward.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zone.
Zone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson with the inside leg kick.
Zone tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson lands a head kick!
Tank Zone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zone moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Nelson is trying to force a seperation but Zone has the dominant position.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zone misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Zone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Zone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zone defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zone takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Zone jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zone's guard.
Zone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Zone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Well, if Nelson 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.
Nelson trying to control the action but Zone is working from the bottom.
Nelson is pressing down on Zone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zone is holding on for now.
Zone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Nelson decides to stand and escape the position.
Zone misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Zone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a push kick.
Zone shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Zone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Zone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zone tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nelson wants to land a leg kick but Zone is out of range.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zone dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Zone's head and hops out.#CL2#
Zone closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Zone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nelson regains guard.
#ES#
Nelson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zone off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chandler Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Zone shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Zone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Zone.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zone is breathing heavily.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zone tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Zone doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
#KD#
Nelson drops Zone with a beautiful combination! Zone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nelson is looking for the KO!#ROC#Zone is rocked!
Nelson throws a powerful right kick. Zone tried to block low but the kick was high! Zone was taken right off of his feet! Nelson jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chandler Nelson!
A very excited looking Chandler Nelson 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:
WCF 23: Garcia vs Senior
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Zwirn clinches with his opponent.
Zwirn is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zwirn.
Zwirn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zwirn has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn. #CUT2#It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Zwirn breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zwirn clinches up against the cage.
Nelson tries to circle away but Zwirn has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Zwirn is controlling the position.
Nelson jumps guard but Zwirn stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zwirn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
Zwirn moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
#T1##CL2#
Zwirn darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Zwirn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zwirn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Zwirn moves out of range easily.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Zwirn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.
Zwirn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nelson's defenses.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
Zwirn is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nelson is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zwirn drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
Zwirn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nelson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zwirn can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zwirn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Zwirn.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Chandler Nelson's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!#CUT2#Chandler Nelson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Zwirn manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zwirn pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Zwirn. Zwirn maintains the clinch.
Nelson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Jeez, Chandler Nelson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chandler Nelson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frederick Zwirn!
An out of breath Frederick Zwirn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 6: Garcia vs Andrews
Date: May 13, 2020 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Micky Mcminny has been cut.
Nelson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nelson feints and then cracks Mcminny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcminny down.
Mcminny shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Mcminny backing up. Mcminny nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Mcminny wants to clinch.
Mcminny misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Mcminny backing up. Mcminny nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Nelson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mcminny doesn't seem phased though.#TD2#
Mcminny 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. Mcminny is in Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcminny defends it easily.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mcminny from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Mcminny defends it easily.
Mcminny chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcminny is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcminny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mcminny with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Nelson wants to stand but Mcminny is controlling the position.
Mcminny lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nelson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcminny controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Mcminny pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Mcminny defends easily.
Mcminny landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Mcminny stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
Mcminny trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Mcminny trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcminny scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcminny scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mcminny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.#SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcminny lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Mcminny working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.#SUB#
Nelson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcminny frees his head nicely. Oh but Nelson has switched to an armbar! Mcminny is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, 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:
WCF 20: Scott vs Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Tacktheritrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Tacktheritrix tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Tacktheritrix leaning against his opponent.
Tacktheritrix is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tacktheritrix continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#TD#
Nelson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Nelson looking for a triangle here. Tacktheritrix is fighting it but it looks tight! Nelson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Tacktheritrix is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, 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:
WCF 17: Hall vs Orion
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from McCartney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
McCartney misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson connects with a body shot.#CL#
Nelson rushes McCartney and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McCartney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nelson tries to break free but McCartney pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson with a knee to the head.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCartney is defending well for now.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
McCartney goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
McCartney is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon McCartney.
Nelson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but McCartney is blocking nicely.
Nelson tries to stall but McCartney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chandler Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCartney looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
McCartney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Nelson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCartney managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
McCartney blocks an uppercut.
Nelson with a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCartney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCartney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCartney wants to stall.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but McCartney improves position. #T3#
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCartney backwards.
Nelson has McCartney pushed against the cage.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCartney's efforts to push away.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon McCartney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCartney misses with a double jab.
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCartney.#T4#
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from McCartney misses its intended target.
McCartney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
McCartney misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCartney.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McCartney is working Nelson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Nelson is pushing McCartney's head away, looking to escape. McCartney manages to hold on to the position though.
McCartney moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've been informed that McCartney has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCartney in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from McCartney misses the target.
McCartney swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson scores with a nice body kick.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson tries to clinch but McCartney is having none of it.
McCartney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has McCartney backing up. McCartney nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
McCartney looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McCartney takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCartney is defending well for now.
Nelson lands a good knee to the midsection. McCartney won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson tries to stall but McCartney uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chandler Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCartney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Nelson is trying to push McCartney away but McCartney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCartney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCartney can do to turn this around?
Nelson swinging wildly here.
McCartney takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chandler Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
McCartney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McCartney missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCartney looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.#T2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but McCartney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCartney darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns McCartney into the cage. #CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson clinches. #BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson tries to clinch but McCartney is having none of it.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is looking to stand up but McCartney isn't so interested in that idea.
McCartney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
McCartney controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson wants to stand but McCartney is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but McCartney avoids it.
Nelson wants to clinch up but McCartney keeps it at a distance.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but McCartney pushes him off.
As Nelson backs off McCartney throws a huge counter combo but Nelson manages to avoid it all.
Nelson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McCartney misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. McCartney will be more careful next time no doubt.
McCartney throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Chandler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCartney shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
McCartney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. McCartney will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nelson rushes McCartney and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
McCartney misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings McCartney.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCartney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCartney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and McCartney moves out of range easily.
McCartney is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson avoids the body shot from McCartney.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCartney misses with a wild combination.
Nelson is looking to slow McCartney down with leg kicks. #T1#
McCartney misses with a body punch
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from McCartney.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCartney with a poor takedown
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has McCartney backing up. McCartney nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCartney.
Nelson moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from McCartney misses.
McCartney is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McCartney misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
McCartney misses with a body shot.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCartney paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Nelson rushes McCartney and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
McCartney has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon McCartney.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nelson obliges.
McCartney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
McCartney misses the shot to the body.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#
McCartney is rocked!
McCartney looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nelson lands a right hand from hell, dropping McCartney. Nelson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chandler Nelson!
A relieved looking Chandler Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Marsh swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#CL#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Marsh in a clinch.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsh wants a takedown.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marsh's head.#TD2#
Marsh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nelson to the ground. Marsh is now in Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Marsh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Marsh has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him. #T1#
Marsh pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marsh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Marsh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Marsh there.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson is looking to get back to is feet but Marsh passes into side control.
Marsh is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson is trying to buck Marsh off.#SU2#
Marsh decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Marsh clinches.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Marsh's ribcage.
Nelson trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Marsh.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Marsh.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Marsh looking for a takedown.
Marsh is trying to pull guard but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nelson has Marsh pressed against the cage.
Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Marsh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Marsh gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Marsh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson wants to stand back up but Marsh manages to pass into side control.
Marsh trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Marsh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Marsh keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chandler Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Marsh improves position.
Marsh goes for a takedown attempt but Nelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marsh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Marsh.
Nelson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marsh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Marsh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marsh, pushing him back against the cage.
Marsh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Marsh.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chandler Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
A knee to the head by Nelson.
#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Marsh's ribcage.
Marsh is breathing heavily.#BC#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson leaning against his opponent.
Marsh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Randy Marsh has been cut.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marsh's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Marsh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Marsh.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marsh managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Marsh avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marsh backwards.
Marsh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson looking to stall.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsh can do to turn this around?
Marsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
Marsh throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Marsh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Marsh's ribcage.#T4#
Nelson just leaning against Marsh, taking a breather. #BC#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Nelson darts in and clinches Marsh up against the cage.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randy Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Nelson forces Marsh back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marsh's efforts to push away.
Marsh tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Marsh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nelson throws a series of strikes that have Marsh backpedaling.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chandler Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsh wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Marsh shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nelson trying to control the position.
Marsh stops Nelson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marsh on the ground.#SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Marsh defends easily.
#ES#
Nelson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Marsh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marsh avoids it.
Marsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marsh can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Marsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chandler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsh fails with a takedown attempt.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Marsh.
Marsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nelson!
#T2#
Marsh wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson landing knees to the head.
Marsh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Marsh drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage.
#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marsh as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Marsh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Marsh tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Marsh down. #T4##CL#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
Marsh jumps guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Marsh is avoiding it.
Marsh tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsh has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Randy Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Nelson!
An out of breath Chandler Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Yates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nelson is out of range and Yates settles back down.
Yates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Yates, which made it look bad.
Yates throws a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Yates connects with a single shot there.
Yates fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yates but Yates pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Yates sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yates throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Yates avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yates continues to drive forward.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Yates. #T1#
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yates throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Yates had a free shot at his head there.
Yates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yates feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nelson's calf.
Yates 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.
#ROC2#
Nelson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Chandler Nelson has been cut.
Yates throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yates throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Yates buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yates turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Jimmy Yates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nelson dives in and scores a takedown into Yates's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Nelson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Yates defends it easily.
Yates stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yates can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Yates's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson sets himself, and Yates steps forward looking for the clinch! Nelson avoids it this time.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Yates.
Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yates.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Yates.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Yates scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Yates.
Yates throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yates scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yates lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Yates.
Yates keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yates swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Yates dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chandler Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yates circles away.
Yates lands a body shot.
Yates throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yates to score with a decent uppercut.
Jimmy Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Yates throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yates throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yates. That one must have hurt.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yates connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Yates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yates misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Nelson moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Yates circles away.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Yates keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Nelson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yates is looking for a sweep.
Yates is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Yates tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. #SUB#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yates keeps working. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Yates is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Yates is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yates keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Yates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Yates lands a jab to the nose.
Yates has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yates lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson shoots in but Yates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chandler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yates connects with a looping right hand.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Yates showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chandler Nelson's cut.
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##CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yates swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yates up against the cage.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Yates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.
Yates 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.
#T1#
Yates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Yates just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNelson.
Yates showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yates tries to counter with a clinch but Nelson shakes him off and moves away.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yates.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
Yates lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Yates.
Yates throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yates. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nelson slips a jab from Yates.
Yates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson attempts a counter takedown but Yates avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Yates connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Nelson.
Yates pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nelson back to the cage. Yates follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yates has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Yates breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Yates swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Yates with a jab.
Nelson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yates is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Jimmy Yates is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yates bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
Yates throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yates.
Chandler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yates fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yates swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Yates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nelson.
Yates throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Yates.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Yates.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yates manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Yates saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Yates circles away.
Yates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chandler Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Yates moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Yates comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yates winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Yates!
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Event:
ICC CN 13: Gracie v Slugs
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Texas.
Texas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Texas to the mat.
Texas won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Texas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Texas looking to pass the guard.
Texas won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Texas drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Texas off! Texas jumps back into Nelson's guard. #SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Texas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Texas defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Nelson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Texas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Texas drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Texas off! Texas jumps back into Nelson's guard. #SUB#
Texas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Texas seems to have locked his on tight now - Nelson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Texas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas 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:
ICC CN 11: Tidd v Soup
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
Ambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ambe. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Ambe avoids it.
Nelson throws a right hand that Ambe ducks under and follows up with a left that Ambe also avoids with ease.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Ambe pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling him.
The referee calls for Ambe to work.
Ambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ambe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ambe throws a body shot but no joy.
Ambe scores with a hook.#T1#
Nelson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Nelson's head. #CL#
Ambe gets a clinch.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ambe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ambe Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ambe.
#CL#
Ambe closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch.
Ambe Ambe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ambe lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ambe.
Ambe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
#T2#
Nelson walks into a left hand. #CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch successfully.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ambe gets underhooks to prevent Nelson's takedown attempt.
Ambe Ambe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandler Nelson.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nelson tries to clinch but Ambe is having none of it.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Ambe's front leg but catches the back leg as Ambe tries to avoid it.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Ambe counters with a left to the body.
Ambe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ambe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ambe.
Nelson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ambe misses the shot to the body.
Ambe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ambe Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Ambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ambe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Ambe finds it's target.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson throws a head kick that Ambe semi-blocks.
Ambe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Ambe.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ambe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a left to the head.
Ambe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Ambe taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Ambe.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
A short right from Ambe.
Ambe Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson is trying to push Ambe away but Ambe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ambe keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Ambe prevents the takedown attempt.
Ambe lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ambe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Ambe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ambe throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Ambe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ambe connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Ambe clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Ambe sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Ambe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ambe lands a nice hook to Nelson's body. Nelson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ambe cracks Nelson with a good jab.#T1#
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambe's waist but Ambe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Ambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ambe blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Ambe punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Ambe moved away.
Chandler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson wants to clinch but Ambe slips to the side
and Ambe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ambe, as that shot connected.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Ambe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Decent striking displayed by Ambe there.#T2##CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ambe on the inside.
Nelson wants to break free but Ambe has control.
#BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!#CL#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chandler Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Nelson lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ambe 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Ambe Ambe, 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:
ICC 15: Boaler v Yuldashev
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson pushes Ambe away with a front kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL#
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling him.
Ambe prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson is trying to push Ambe away but Ambe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ambe to keep the fight standing.
Ambe is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ambe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ambe slows down the pace here.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Ambe has him pressed against the cage.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
#BC#
Ambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson scores with a three punch combo!
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Ambe has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.#T2#
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. #BC#
Ambe breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Ambe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ambe lands the left hand.
Ambe lands with a good body shot.
Ambe feints a jab promting Nelson to slip. Ambe then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nelson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Ambe clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ambe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nelson wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Ambe misses.
Nelson unleashes a big counter combination but Ambe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ambe jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ambe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Ambe. #CL#
Ambe clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Ambe on the inside.
A short right from Ambe on the inside. #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
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 can't break the clinch.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Ambe's ribcage.#BC#
Ambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Ambe jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Ambe Ambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ambe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Ambe blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe. #BC#
Ambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ambe misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Nelson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Ambe forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Ambe lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Ambe manages to break the clinch.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Ambe instigates a clinch.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Ambe breaks from the clinch.
Ambe Ambe is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Ambe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson is not content to let Ambe control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ambe throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range. #CL#
Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson tries to stall but Ambe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
A little feinted left hand from Ambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ambe Ambe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ambe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Ambe darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Ambe is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.#BC#
Ambe breaks the clinch.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Nelson tries to bum rush Ambe with a series of wild strikes but Ambe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Ambe.
Ambe has been working on his balance at Island Sparring, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nelson.
Chandler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Ambe 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. Ambe is in Nelson's guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Ambe is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nelson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ambe is looking to defend but Nelson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ambe! Nelson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ambe taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chandler Nelson!
Our winner, Chandler Nelson, 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:
ICC CN 6: Battle By The Beach
Date: Nov 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Kassib shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Kassib gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kassib keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SU#
Kassib is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kassib has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Nelson counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badiss Kassib.#T1#
Kassib shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kassib's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Kassib looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Kassib drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Kassib landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Nelson is working an open guard so Kassib takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kassib swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kassib unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Kassib gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Nelson kicks Kassib off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kassib shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nelson lands a head kick. Kassib smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kassib tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kassib avoids the head kick by Nelson.
#CL#
Nelson gets a clinch.
Kassib is trying to pull guard but Nelson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've been informed that Kassib has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Nelson pulls guard. #SU2#
Kassib stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No luck for Kassib with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Kassib moves out of range.
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kassib.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badiss Kassib.
Nelson throws a head kick but Kassib moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Kassib's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1##CL#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kassib lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Kassib has clasped his hands together around Nelson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kassib off and has taken his back!
I would not like to be Kassib right now.
Nelson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kassib. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB#
Nelson working for a choke but Kassib is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kassib wants to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Nelson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kassib knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kassib for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson controlling well, preventing Kassib from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Kassib preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kassib shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Kassib counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES#
Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kassib 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 Kassib off to one side.
Kassib tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nelson swivels and escapes.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Badiss Kassib.
Nelson throws a body punch but Kassib moves out of range.
Kassib circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson throws a push kick but Kassib slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Kassib wants to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch position.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Kassib down. #CL2#
Kassib gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kassib on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassib tries to pull guard but Nelson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kassib pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Nelson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kassib, up you get!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kassib manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kassib pinned against the cage. Kassib gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kassib is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nelson with a body shot.#T2#
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kassib can do to turn this around?
Kassib wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kassib closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Nelson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kassib keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kassib can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badiss Kassib has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chandler Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Kassib back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Chandler Nelson!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Chandler Nelson!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Chandler Nelson!
Chandler Nelson wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a head kick that Musashi semi-blocks.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nelson lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Musashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Musashi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Musashi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Musashi is trying to pull guard but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Nelson lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Musashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Musashi's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Musashi has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Musashi 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. #T1#
Musashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Musashi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Musashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2##SUB#
Nelson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Musashi has locked up a guillotine! Musashi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nelson is holding on here and Musashi must be using up a lot of energy. Nelson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Musashi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Musashi!
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