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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Gonsalvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomari Stapelstaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuomari Stapelstaden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nelson Gonsalvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomari Stapelstaden!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonsalvez avoids a kick to the body.
Gonsalvez misses with the combination.
Stapelstaden slips a jab and a cross from Gonsalvez.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stapelstaden!
It looks like Nelson Gonsalvez has been cut.
Stapelstaden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gonsalvez lands a jab-cross combination.
Stapelstaden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Stapelstaden does no damage.
Stapelstaden throws a combination that misses
enabling Gonsalvez to counter with a crisp jab.
Stapelstaden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gonsalvez looking for a guillotine here but Stapelstaden defends easily.
Stapelstaden trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonsalvez's guard.
Stapelstaden controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stapelstaden preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonsalvez trying to keep a closed guard but Stapelstaden is proving a slippery customer.
Gonsalvez working for a triangle but Stapelstaden defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stapelstaden gets to his feet. Gonsalvez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A combination from Gonsalvez does no damage.
Stapelstaden closes the distance and clinches.
Stapelstaden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonsalvez backwards.
Gonsalvez wants a takedown.
Stapelstaden turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gonsalvez sneaks back into half guard.
Stapelstaden looks gassed!
Stapelstaden is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gonsalvez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stapelstaden.
Gonsalvez looking for submissions off his back.
Stapelstaden thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalvez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stapelstaden lands a nice short elbow.
Gonsalvez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stapelstaden is working away from the top position though.
Stapelstaden content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stapelstaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonsalvez tries to clinch
and Stapelstaden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stapelstaden misses with a body shot.
Gonsalvez throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.
A left lands for Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonsalvez throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.
Gonsalvez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gonsalvez throws a nice looking combination but Stapelstaden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gonsalvez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stapelstaden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stapelstaden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden lands a few punches from side control.
Stapelstaden stands up and beckons Gonsalvez to his feet.
Stapelstaden instigates a clinch.
Stapelstaden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stapelstaden lands a left and a right that sends Gonsalvez crashing to the canvas! Stapelstaden dives into mount looking to finish!
Gonsalvez is rocked!
Stapelstaden controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Gonsalvez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stapelstaden wants to finish this one by submission but Gonsalvez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stapelstaden.
Gonsalvez is trying to escape the mount.
Gonsalvez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gonsalvez regains half guard.
Gonsalvez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stapelstaden stands up and beckons Gonsalvez to join him on the feet.
Stapelstaden throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonsalvez counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Stapelstaden!
Stapelstaden 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!
Gonsalvez is trying to control the action in half guard but Stapelstaden is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stapelstaden is still in real trouble! Can Gonsalvez finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalvez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stapelstaden!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stapelstaden is squirming around, avoiding Gonsalvez's attempts to control the action.
Stapelstaden seems to have recovered his senses.
Gonsalvez tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gonsalvez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stapelstaden because Gonsalvez loaded up on that one.
Stapelstaden has given up his back. Will we see Gonsalvez going for some submissions?
Stapelstaden is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Gonsalvez off. It looks like it's working - Gonsalvez slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Stapelstaden displaying calm under pressure there.
Gonsalvez throws a right and a left that Stapelstaden avoids nicely.
Gonsalvez throws a right hand that Stapelstaden ducks under and follows up with a left that Stapelstaden also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonsalvez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonsalvez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonsalvez wants to clinch but Stapelstaden slips to the side
and Stapelstaden counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonsalvez jumps guard but Stapelstaden stands there with Gonsalvez around his waist. Gonsalvez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gonsalvez tries to break the clinch but Stapelstaden is controlling the position.
Gonsalvez tries to pull guard but Stapelstaden holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonsalvez drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Gonsalvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonsalvez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Stapelstaden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Gonsalvez'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.
Stapelstaden closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonsalvez to the mat! Gonsalvez manages to get full guard.
Gonsalvez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gonsalvez keeping moving, preventing Stapelstaden from controlling successfully.
Stapelstaden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonsalvez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stapelstaden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stapelstaden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stapelstaden lands a couple of digs.
Stapelstaden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stapelstaden decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stapelstaden throws a leg kick but Gonsalvez checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stapelstaden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonsalvez.
Stapelstaden dodges the punch combination from Gonsalvez.
A punch combination from Gonsalvez misses.
Gonsalvez tries to bum rush Stapelstaden with a series of wild strikes but Stapelstaden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonsalvez throws a nice looking combination but Stapelstaden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonsalvez throws a series of punches but Stapelstaden avoids them all with ease.
Gonsalvez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonsalvez looks to land a combination but Stapelstaden avoids it well.
Gonsalvez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stapelstaden counters with a two punch combo.
Gonsalvez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Some wild striking there from Gonsalvez.
Stapelstaden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonsalvez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapelstaden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stapelstaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gonsalvez blocks a head kick by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden fails to land with a series of punches.
Stapelstaden tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonsalvez throws a nice looking combination but Stapelstaden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stapelstaden instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonsalvez looks to land a combination but Stapelstaden avoids it well.
Stapelstaden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stapelstaden dodges the punch combination from Gonsalvez.
Stapelstaden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonsalvez is staying active underneath Stapelstaden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stapelstaden postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gonsalvez to stand up.
Gonsalvez misses with a wild combination.
Stapelstaden is looking to slow Gonsalvez down with leg kicks.
Nelson Gonsalvez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Gonsalvez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonsalvez scores with a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stapelstaden, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonsalvez misses with a combination
and Stapelstaden counters with a series of strikes. Gonsalvez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson Gonsalvez's cut is getting worse.
Stapelstaden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stapelstaden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stapelstaden throws a right hand that Gonsalvez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonsalvez also avoids with ease.
Gonsalvez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonsalvez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonsalvez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gonsalvez misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalvez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stapelstaden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stapelstaden manages to break the clinch.
Gonsalvez misses with a takedown attempt
and Stapelstaden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stapelstaden scores with a one two! Gonsalvez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson Gonsalvez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonsalvez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stapelstaden.
Nelson Gonsalvez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stapelstaden feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stapelstaden gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stapelstaden pushes Gonsalvez up against the cage in a clinch.
Stapelstaden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonsalvez scores with a one two! Stapelstaden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stapelstaden misses with a leg kick.
Stapelstaden stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Gonsalvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapelstaden connects with a solid leg kick.
Stapelstaden gets the takedown into side control.
Stapelstaden fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stapelstaden working away.
Stapelstaden wants to control but Gonsalvez is keeping him busy.
Stapelstaden looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonsalvez is avoiding damage well.
Gonsalvez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gonsalvez looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gonsalvez controls his leg.
Gonsalvez is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonsalvez lands with a nice combination. Stapelstaden backs away looking to recover.
Gonsalvez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stapelstaden finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tuomari Stapelstaden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonsalvez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stapelstaden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stapelstaden misses with a few strikes there.
Stapelstaden darts in and clinches Gonsalvez up against the cage.
Gonsalvez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stapelstaden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonsalvez backwards.
Gonsalvez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stapelstaden just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stapelstaden manages to break the clinch.
Stapelstaden misses with a double jab.
Stapelstaden misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gonsalvez with a jab.
Gonsalvez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stapelstaden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonsalvez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stapelstaden moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonsalvez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuomari Stapelstaden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Gonsalvez'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. This is the final round!
Gonsalvez misses with the combination.
Stapelstaden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stapelstaden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonsalvez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonsalvez throws a series of punches but Stapelstaden moves out of range.
Stapelstaden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gonsalvez misses with a wild combination.
Stapelstaden instigates a clinch.
Gonsalvez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonsalvez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stapelstaden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stapelstaden manages to break the clinch.
Gonsalvez misses with a kick to the body.
Stapelstaden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonsalvez.
Gonsalvez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonsalvez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stapelstaden.
Gonsalvez throws a combination that misses
and Stapelstaden counters with a shoot takedown. Gonsalvez fights it but they end up in guard.
Gonsalvez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stapelstaden is one step ahead there.
Gonsalvez tries to strike from the bottom.
Gonsalvez working for a triangle but Stapelstaden defends it easily.
Gonsalvez wants to get back to his feet but Stapelstaden is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonsalvez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stapelstaden decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gonsalvez, up you get!
Gonsalvez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stapelstaden tries to bum rush Gonsalvez with a series of wild strikes but Gonsalvez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonsalvez fails with the takedown
and Stapelstaden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stapelstaden breaks from the clinch.
Gonsalvez slips a jab and a cross from Stapelstaden.
Gonsalvez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stapelstaden moves into the clinch successfully.
Stapelstaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonsalvez tries to keep at a distance but Stapelstaden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stapelstaden breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Gonsalvez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonsalvez checks a leg kick.
Stapelstaden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stapelstaden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonsalvez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stapelstaden takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gonsalvez shoots in for a takedown but Stapelstaden shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Gonsalvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stapelstaden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stapelstaden connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Gonsalvez to the floor! Stapelstaden dives in looking for the finish!
Stapelstaden tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonsalvez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tuomari Stapelstaden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stapelstaden decides to stand and escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stapelstaden chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Stapelstaden misses.
Gonsalvez scores with a one two! Stapelstaden had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stapelstaden swinging wilding here.
Stapelstaden moves out of range of the body kick from Gonsalvez.
Gonsalvez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stapelstaden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stapelstaden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonsalvez.
Gonsalvez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonsalvez misses with a kick to the body.
Stapelstaden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonsalvez looks to land a combination but Stapelstaden avoids it well.
A jab-cross combination lands for Gonsalvez and sends Stapelstaden crashing to the mat! Gonsalvez follows him down to the mat - Stapelstaden regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalvez wants to control but Stapelstaden is keeping him busy.
Stapelstaden wants to stand back up but Gonsalvez manages to pass into side control.
Gonsalvez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stapelstaden tries to buck Gonsalvez off but Gonsalvez is having none of it.
Stapelstaden struggling a bit here.
Stapelstaden regains half guard, as Gonsalvez was trying to land strikes.
Gonsalvez wants to free his trapped foot but Stapelstaden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stapelstaden is positioning himself well to prevent Gonsalvez advancing to mount.
Stapelstaden tries to get to full guard but Gonsalvez has control of the leg.
Stapelstaden makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonsalvez doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Stapelstaden counter with a right hand.
Stapelstaden lands a head kick. Gonsalvez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonsalvez blocks a head kick by Stapelstaden.
Gonsalvez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonsalvez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stapelstaden.
Stapelstaden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonsalvez.
A punch combination from Gonsalvez misses.
Gonsalvez moves out of range of the body kick.
Stapelstaden forces Gonsalvez back against the cage and clinches.
Stapelstaden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stapelstaden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stapelstaden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stapelstaden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonsalvez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonsalvez has a closed guard, preventing Stapelstaden from standing up.
Gonsalvez looking for a triangle here. Stapelstaden is fighting it but it looks tight! Gonsalvez pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stapelstaden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nelson Gonsalvez!
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