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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Valendretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valendretti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Numb - Linkin Park kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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157 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ Valendretti!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Nelson misses.
Valendretti scores with a kick to the body.
Valendretti fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson misses with a low kick as Valendretti jumps back.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Valendretti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Valendretti.
Valendretti wants a takedown.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Valendretti.
Tim Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Valendretti.
Valendretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Valendretti is working for takedown but Nelson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valendretti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valendretti 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 one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valendretti has him pressed against the cage.
Valendretti jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Valendretti around his waist. Valendretti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Valendretti won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Valendretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valendretti wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Valendretti keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valendretti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valendretti looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valendretti keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Valendretti tries to pull guard but Nelson holds him up against the cage and eventually Valendretti drops back down to his feet.
Valendretti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Valendretti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Valendretti is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Valendretti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Valendretti is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pushes Valendretti off looking to stand but Valendretti dives back in and keeps control.
Valendretti thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Valendretti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valendretti counters with a takedown into side control.
Valendretti working the strikes but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Valendretti is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Nelson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Valendretti wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Valendretti escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Valendretti as he avoids it easily.
Valendretti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like AJ Valendretti has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Valendretti avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Valendretti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Valendretti'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.
Valendretti throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valendretti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Valendretti holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Valendretti has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nelson stops a takedown attempt from Valendretti.
Nelson wants to break free but Valendretti has control.
Valendretti drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tim Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Valendretti.
Valendretti drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Valendretti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valendretti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valendretti misses with a wild combination.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Valendretti counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Valendretti is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valendretti stops Nelson from standing up.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valendretti wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Valendretti wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to stand up but Valendretti is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is thwarting Valendretti's attempts to control the position.
Valendretti is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Valendretti scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Valendretti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valendretti lands with a punch from half guard.
Valendretti is working for a kimura but Nelson is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson wants to control but Valendretti is keeping busy.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Valendretti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
AJ Valendretti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Valendretti trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Valendretti darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
Valendretti fails to pull guard.
Valendretti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Valendretti prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Valendretti tries to score a body lock takedown but Nelson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Valendretti has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Valendretti is controlling the position.
Nelson wants to break free but Valendretti has control.
Valendretti tries for a takedown but Nelson manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Valendretti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on AJ Valendretti's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson tries to land a leg kick but Valendretti saw it coming and moves away.
Valendretti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Valendretti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Valendretti or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Valendretti darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Valendretti is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Valendretti is trying to trip Nelson. He has hold of a leg but Nelson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Valendretti persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Valendretti trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Valendretti advances to half guard.
Valendretti is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Valendretti to get the leverage.
Valendretti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valendretti working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Valendretti sits in half guard.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Valendretti is controlling him
Valendretti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valendretti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nelson is just riding it out for now. Valendretti eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson kicks off Valendretti and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Valendretti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valendretti looking to pass the guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Valendretti isn't so interested in that idea.
Valendretti tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Valendretti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valendretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valendretti throwing strikes from guard but Nelson blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valendretti wants to stand and escape but instead Nelson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Valendretti won't let him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Nelson misses with a takedown
and Valendretti counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Nelson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Valendretti.
Nelson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Valendretti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Valendretti landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Valendretti with shots to the head and body - Nelson looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Valendretti.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Valendretti isn't that keen on the idea.
Valendretti wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson taking shots to the head.
Tim Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is rocked!
It looks like Tim Nelson has been cut.
Nelson is looking to improve his position but Valendretti isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Valendretti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valendretti 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Valendretti!
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RATING
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