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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silky Slapyaface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Nelson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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165 lbs
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161 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silky Slapyaface!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Slapyaface swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Silky Slapyaface seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slapyaface misses with the combination.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slapyaface jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slapyaface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slapyaface as he avoids it easily.
Silky Slapyaface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Nelson.
Slapyaface thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Slapyaface misses with a leg kick.
Slapyaface lands a jab.
Slapyaface misses with a looping right.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slapyaface napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nelson tries for a kimura but Slapyaface is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Slapyaface gets back to half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Slapyaface is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Slapyaface trying to control here.
Nelson stalling.
Slapyaface moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slapyaface is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slapyaface's guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapyaface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slapyaface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slapyaface is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson is pressing down on Slapyaface's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson 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.
Slapyaface tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Slapyaface drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nelson dives on top into guard.
Slapyaface looking for a sweep. Not yet Slapyaface, not yet.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slapyaface throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Slapyaface is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slapyaface is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson slips under a jab.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Slapyaface connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silky Slapyaface dominated that round.
That's time! Slapyaface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slapyaface tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slapyaface to the ground. Slapyaface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Slapyaface lands with a right hand.
Nelson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Slapyaface is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Slapyaface struggling a bit here.
Slapyaface tries to improve position but can't.
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Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slapyaface keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Slapyaface's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface is looking for a sweep.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slapyaface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slapyaface napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slapyaface manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Slapyaface is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slapyaface slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slapyaface is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slapyaface manages to get back to half guard.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson is stalling here. Slapyaface is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nelson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slapyaface has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Slapyaface is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to buck Slapyaface off but Slapyaface is having none of it.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Slapyaface is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Slapyaface.
Slapyaface is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slapyaface wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that Nelson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Slapyaface missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slapyaface wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adam Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Slapyaface saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Slapyaface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson fails with the takedown.
Silky Slapyaface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Nelson.
Slapyaface misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nelson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Slapyaface is surviving well by controlling Nelson's body position as best he can.
Slapyaface slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slapyaface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Nelson wants to control his opponent's hands but Slapyaface gets his hands free.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Slapyaface's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Slapyaface wriggles free and stands up.
Slapyaface throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Slapyaface throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson takes one to the side of the head.
Slapyaface tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slapyaface fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Slapyaface can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Adam Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slapyaface lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Nelson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Nelson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface misses with punches from the back.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to escape but Slapyaface has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Slapyaface avoiding Nelson 's attempts to control his hands.
Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Slapyaface postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nelson to stand up.
Slapyaface looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Slapyaface lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Silky Slapyaface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slapyaface tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slapyaface to the ground. Slapyaface escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slapyaface misses with a looping right.
Slapyaface shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Slapyaface.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson distracts Slapyaface with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Slapyaface is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Slapyaface is retaining full guard.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Slapyaface gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silky Slapyaface clearly takes 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.
A slow jab from Slapyaface misses its intended target.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Slapyaface changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silky Slapyaface is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slapyaface stuffs the takedown.
Slapyaface cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Slapyaface scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slapyaface misses the shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Slapyaface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapyaface looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Slapyaface keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Slapyaface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Slapyaface keeps moving.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
That's two 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.
Slapyaface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Slapyaface is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nelson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Slapyaface doesn't have the hooks in and Nelson manages to turn into his guard.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slapyaface swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slapyaface trying to control the position.
Slapyaface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson uses his free foot to push down on Slapyaface's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slapyaface.
Slapyaface slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Slapyaface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
Slapyaface slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface being controlled here, momentarily.
Slapyaface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silky Slapyaface will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Slapyaface avoids it really well and circles away.
Slapyaface takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Slapyaface throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slapyaface misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slapyaface. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Slapyaface to the mat! Slapyaface manages to get full guard.
Slapyaface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Slapyaface is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson pushing down on Slapyaface's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slapyaface keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Slapyaface is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Slapyaface not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slapyaface looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson trying to control but Slapyaface is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Slapyaface circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Slapyaface wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slapyaface's head.
Slapyaface is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slapyaface kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapyaface wants to get back to full guard.
Slapyaface is trying to control but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slapyaface throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Slapyaface misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Silky Slapyaface is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slapyaface throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slapyaface lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Slapyaface stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slapyaface wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Adam Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silky Slapyaface has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Nelson.
Slapyaface scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Slapyaface.
Slapyaface misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Slapyaface scores with a jab.
Slapyaface misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Slapyaface napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Slapyaface regains half guard.
Slapyaface is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson wants to control but Slapyaface is keeping him busy.
Nelson prevents Slapyaface from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slapyaface 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silky Slapyaface!
Silky Slapyaface retains his lightweight title!
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RATING
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