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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayato Gokudera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayato Gokudera!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gokudera misses with an uppercut.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gokudera swivels and escapes.
Jab by Gokudera.
It looks like Tyler Nelson has been cut.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gokudera throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Gokudera looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gokudera as Nelson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gokudera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gokudera dives on top into guard.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gokudera passes into side control.
Gokudera remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Nelson regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gokudera is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Gokudera has control of the leg.
Nelson is trying to escape back to his feet but Gokudera uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Nelson bucks up and tries to throw Gokudera off but instead Gokudera has got his back!
Nelson breaks Gokudera's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushes down on Gokudera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gokudera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Gokudera is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Gokudera is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gokudera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gokudera has escaped and now he's on top!
Nelson working for a triangle but Gokudera defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gokudera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nelson.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Gokudera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Gokudera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Gokudera shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gokudera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyler Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gokudera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Gokudera throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gokudera finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nelson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gokudera has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gokudera keeps him under control.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gokudera pulls his head out easily.
Gokudera passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gokudera wants to finish this one by submission but Nelson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gokudera.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Gokudera's attempts to control the action.
Nelson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gokudera looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well.
Gokudera is breathing heavily.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gokudera looking to secure an arm triangle but Nelson defends it well.
Nelson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson trying desperately to get to his feet.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gokudera won't let Nelson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gokudera maintains control.
Gokudera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Gokudera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Nelson's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gokudera.
Nelson slips a jab from Gokudera.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gokudera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Gokudera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hayato Gokudera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Gokudera counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson shoots and misses
and Gokudera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Gokudera sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gokudera lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gokudera.
Gokudera connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Gokudera circles away easily
and Gokudera counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson gets the takedown into side control.
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gokudera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gokudera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nelson's guard! Nice work there by Gokudera!
Gokudera looking to pass the guard.
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Gokudera to get to half guard.
Gokudera is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayato Gokudera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gokudera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hayato Gokudera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gokudera 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hayato Gokudera!
Hayato Gokudera is the new bantamweight champion!
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RATING
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