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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriksson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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181 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Eriksson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Eriksson thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eriksson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eriksson cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eriksson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Eriksson. Those never looked like landing.
A leg kick checked by Eriksson.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Eriksson misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Eriksson circles away.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Eriksson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Eriksson.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Eriksson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson scores with a three punch combo!
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Gunnar Nelson has been cut.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Eriksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eriksson tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eriksson to the ground. Eriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eriksson looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
Eriksson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Eriksson.
Nelson dives in and grabs Eriksson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eriksson pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Eriksson to acknowledge the strikes.
Nelson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Eriksson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eriksson can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Alexander Eriksson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
Eriksson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Eriksson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Eriksson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Eriksson.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksson.
No luck for Nelson with that takedown attempt.
Eriksson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eriksson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Eriksson duly obliges.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Eriksson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eriksson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Eriksson misses.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Eriksson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Eriksson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eriksson misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Eriksson's guard now.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Eriksson keeps moving.
Eriksson wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Eriksson has wrist control.
Nelson trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gunnar Nelson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Eriksson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Eriksson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Eriksson. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksson misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eriksson misses with a few strikes there.
Eriksson misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eriksson!
Eriksson tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Eriksson lands with a nice combination. Nelson backs away looking to recover.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Eriksson.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eriksson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Eriksson tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson tries a low kick but Nelson avoids it.
Eriksson lands with a nice body kick.
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
A right-left combo lands from Eriksson.
A head kick misses from Eriksson.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Eriksson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eriksson to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Eriksson shows good takedown defense.
Alexander Eriksson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eriksson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Eriksson finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Eriksson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eriksson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Eriksson as Nelson shoots in.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eriksson!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eriksson throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Eriksson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eriksson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Eriksson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Eriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eriksson.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eriksson checks it well.
Eriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Eriksson misses.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Eriksson lands a nice looking body shot.
Eriksson cracks Nelson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Eriksson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Eriksson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eriksson.
Eriksson throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Eriksson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eriksson throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Eriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eriksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eriksson misses with a combination
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson wants to stand up but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson controlling from the top position.
Nelson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eriksson being controlled here, momentarily.
Nelson trying to control but Eriksson is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson won't allow Eriksson to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gunnar Nelson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Eriksson.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Eriksson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eriksson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Eriksson.
Nelson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eriksson counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Eriksson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eriksson tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eriksson to the ground. Eriksson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Eriksson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eriksson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Eriksson. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and Eriksson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Eriksson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eriksson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eriksson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Eriksson!
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energy
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hype
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