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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Just Joshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DJ Nelson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Just Joshin's chin.
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Just Joshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DJ Nelson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Joshin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Joshin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Nelson misses.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Joshin regains guard immediately.
Joshin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson won't allow Joshin to sweep him here.
Joshin is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nelson postures up.
Joshin wants to sweep but no luck.
Joshin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joshin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nelson escapes and throws Joshin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nelson happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson decides to stand back up.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Joshin circles away.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson tries to bum rush Joshin with a series of wild strikes but Joshin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Joshin closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson lands with a hook. Joshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson drives through and clinches with Joshin against the cage.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Joshin regains guard.
Nelson won't allow Joshin to sweep him here.
Joshin 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.
Joshin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joshin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nelson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshin is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joshin trying to control here.
Joshin is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Joshin is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson prevents Joshin from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nelson looks to clinch
and Joshin counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Joshin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Joshin works his way into full mount!
Joshin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Joshin wants to take his opponent's back but instead Nelson manages to regain half guard.
Joshin trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard.
Nelson has his hands on Joshin's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Joshin tries to pass.
Joshin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Joshin is looking to pass Nelson's guard but actually Nelson recovers to full guard.
Joshin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joshin, into his guard.
Joshin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nelson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Joshin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nelson's back instead.
Nelson staying busy and making it hard for Joshin to control.
Joshin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Joshin doesn't have the hooks in and Nelson manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nelson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joshin is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Joshin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joshin is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Nelson jumps into side control!
Joshin is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Nelson stalls from top position.
Joshin tries to improve position but can't.
Joshin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joshin is looking to reverse the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson clinches.
Joshin prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Joshin manages to get underhooks.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joshin has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Joshin keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Joshin has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Joshin misses with a takedown attempt
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Joshin.
Nelson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Joshin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Joshin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Just Joshin will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Joshin swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Joshin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
DJ Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joshin tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joshin shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Joshin 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Just Joshin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joshin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joshin counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Just Joshin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joshin wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson has Joshin pulled in close to control his posture.
Joshin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Joshin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Joshin stands and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joshin working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joshin swings around for an armbar but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Joshin's guard.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Joshin working a defensive guard here.
Joshin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nelson has picked Joshin up and slammed him! Joshin can't keep hold of the triangle and Nelson manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joshin tries to control but Nelson manages to take his back.
Nelson controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has the hooks in. Joshin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joshin breaks Nelson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Joshin wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Joshin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joshin wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson 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.
Joshin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Joshin keeps moving.
Joshin working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshin trying to get back to full guard but Nelson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DJ Nelson.
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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Nelson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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