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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blitzkrieg Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedhelm comes to the cage accompanied by "Du Hast" by Rammstein. Nelson has chosen AFI - Totalimmortal as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 cm
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155 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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170 cm
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165 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Blitzkrieg Friedhelm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Nelson! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nelson lands a jab to the nose. Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range. Friedhelm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson. Nelson looks to land a right hand but Friedhelm moved out of range. A big left from Friedhelm misses. Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Friedhelm manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Friedhelm throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson. Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Friedhelm moves away and avoids it. Nelson clinches. Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position. Nelson lands a shot to the body. Nelson misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Nelson. A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
A short left from Nelson. Nelson looking to stall.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Friedhelm misses with some punches.
Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks. Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Nelson throws a head punch that misses. Friedhelm misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment. Friedhelm can't break the clinch.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson presses Friedhelm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Friedhelm avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage. Friedhelm is trying to break free. Friedhelm blocks an uppercut.
Friedhelm tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage. Friedhelm tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage. Nelson lands with a right to the head. Friedhelm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Friedhelm blocks a body shot from Nelson. Nelson just leaning against Friedhelm, taking a breather. Friedhelm blocks a body shot from Nelson.
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. Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Nelson lands a body shot. Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nelson lands with a right to the head. Friedhelm tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage. A right hand to the body from Nelson.
Friedhelm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Friedhelm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nelson gets a clinch. Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Friedhelm controls the action.
Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Friedhelm up against the cage. Friedhelm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Friedhelm misses with the head strike.
Nelson prevents Friedhelm from breaking the clinch. Nelson slowing the pace effectively. Friedhelm breaks from the clinch.
Friedhelm looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well. Friedhelm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Friedhelm misses with an uppercut. Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Friedhelm is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nelson lands a nice uppercut. Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Friedhelm avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage. Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike. Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friedhelm is trying to break free. Friedhelm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friedhelm is trying to break free. Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside. Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Friedhelm prevents a body shot from Nelson. Friedhelm prevents a body shot from Nelson. Friedhelm can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Friedhelm's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A hook to the body from Nelson.
Friedhelm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nelson digs a right hand underneath Friedhelm's ribcage. Friedhelm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Friedhelm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Nelson taking a breather. Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks. A bit of stalling here from Nelson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Friedhelm is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position. Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson cracks Friedhelm with a nice body shot. The referee is keeping an eye on Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Nelson. Friedhelm is breathing heavily. Friedhelm blocking some punches.
Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position. Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Nelson lands a body punch. Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him. Friedhelm tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position. Nelson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Friedhelm tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Friedhelm working hard to break the clinch. Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Friedhelm gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Nelson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson moves into the clinch. Nelson scores with a shoulder strike. Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks. Nelson looking to slow down the pace here. Nelson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson. Friedhelm wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Nelson tries a body shot but Friedhelm blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Friedhelm as the two fighters clinch.
Friedhelm is trying to maintain a safe position but Nelson gets an underhook and turns Friedhelm into the cage. Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedhelm's elbow. Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Friedhelm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Friedhelm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Friedhelm throws a hook but Nelson blocks it. Friedhelm throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely. Friedhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson forces Friedhelm back against the cage and clinches. Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nelson is working Friedhelm over against the cage. Nelson misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Friedhelm scores with a nice short uppercut. Friedhelm lands a right hand. Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Friedhelm's efforts to push away. Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friedhelm is keeping busy. Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Friedhelm wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Good body shot from Friedhelm.
Nelson digs a right hand into Friedhelm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Friedhelm's gas tank. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Friedhelm blocking some punches.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Jimmy Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Friedhelm's elbow. Nelson keeps control of Friedhelm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Friedhelm controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Friedhelm controls his hands.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch. Friedhelm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Friedhelm is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Friedhelm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nelson slips under a jab from Friedhelm. Friedhelm throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely. Friedhelm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Nelson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Friedhelm looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Nelson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson advances to mount. Nelson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Friedhelm is on top in guard.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Friedhelm pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson has his foot on Friedhelm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Friedhelm works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Friedhelm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Friedhelm decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Blitzkrieg Friedhelm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease. Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson slips a jab from Friedhelm. Friedhelm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Friedhelm lands the left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm lands a body shot.
Nelson tries to clinch but Friedhelm moves out of range. Friedhelm stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken. Friedhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Friedhelm throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range. Friedhelm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Friedhelm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Friedhelm. Nelson cracks a nice hook into Friedhelm's ribs. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Friedhelm misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Friedhelm swinging wildly here.
Friedhelm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. No joy there for Friedhelm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Friedhelm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friedhelm there as he acknowledges the shot. Nelson tries to clinch up. Friedhelm lands a nice looking body shot.
Blitzkrieg Friedhelm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Nelson looks to land a right hand but Friedhelm moved out of range. Friedhelm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nelson scores with a jab to the body. Blitzkrieg Friedhelm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Friedhelm misses with a series of wild punches.
Friedhelm throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease. Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Friedhelm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Friedhelm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Friedhelm there as he acknowledges the shot. Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Nelson looks to land a right hand but Friedhelm moved out of range. Friedhelm misses with a few strikes there.
Friedhelm swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Friedhelm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson cracks Friedhelm with an open hand slap. Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Friedhelm.
Friedhelm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Friedhelm misses. Friedhelm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away. Friedhelm looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well. Friedhelm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Friedhelm does no damage. Nelson gets a clinch. Nelson tries to work over Friedhelm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Friedhelm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Friedhelm gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks. Friedhelm prevents a body shot from Nelson. A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Friedhelm blocks a body shot from Nelson. Nelson scores with a shoulder strike. Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Nelson lands a body shot. Friedhelm blocks a body shot from Nelson. Friedhelm prevents a body shot from Nelson. Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Friedhelm controls his hands.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Friedhelm controls his hands.
Friedhelm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Friedhelm is trying to break free. A short right from Nelson on the inside. Friedhelm is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage. Nelson has Friedhelm pressed against the cage, preventing Friedhelm from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Friedhelm is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks. Friedhelm is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Blitzkrieg Friedhelm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A right handed body shot lands from Nelson.
Nelson taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight! Jimmy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nelson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nelson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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