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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maine Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maine Burger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Nelson's chin.
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136 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maine Burger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burger's efforts to push away.
Burger slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson has Burger pressed against the cage, preventing Burger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burger is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Burger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burger lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to score a body lock takedown but Burger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Burger tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson is working for takedown but Burger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burger can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is working for takedown but Burger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nelson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burger uses from the top position.
Nelson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burger wants to stand but Nelson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burger throws a strike but Nelson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burger working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burger working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Burger is working an open guard so Nelson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson keeps control of Burger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson has hold of one of Burger's legs. Burger is fighting the takedown attempt but Nelson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nelson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nelson prevents Burger from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burger looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burger looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Nelson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Burger gets caught flat footed, as Nelson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nelson stops Burger from standing up.
Burger keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Burger trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burger 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.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson won't allow Burger to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Burger wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Burger tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Burger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Burger.
Burger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Burger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burger wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nelson is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Burger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burger misses with some punches.
Burger is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Nelson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Burger tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
Burger tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burger stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
A hook to the body from Burger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Burger tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Burger trying to land knees to the body.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Burger manages to get underhooks.
Burger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burger tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson dives in and grabs Burger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burger pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Burger fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burger jabs at Nelson's body.
Burger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Burger.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burger.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Burger.
Burger fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burger. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burger throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson prevents Burger from breaking the clinch.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
Burger tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Burger breaks the clinch.
Burger misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Burger.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Burger sprawls well.
Burger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burger is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Burger circles away and we're back to standing.
Burger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bob Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Burger!
Burger is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nelson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Maine Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maine Burger.
I think Nelson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Nelson!
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energy
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