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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Panzer Grenadier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grenadier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Esaka '96. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nelson's choice of entrance music: AFI - Totalimmortal. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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168 lbs
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165 lbs
12 - 9 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panzer Grenadier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Grenadier fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Grenadier moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Grenadier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Grenadier lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Grenadier controls the action.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grenadier to keep the fight standing.
Nelson misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grenadier smiles and moves away.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grenadier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grenadier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier misses with a head kick.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson misses with a hook. Grenadier ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws an off balance right hand
and Grenadier counters with a series of strikes. Nelson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Grenadier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panzer Grenadier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nelson.
Nelson misses with a combination
letting Grenadier counter with a right hand.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grenadier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
Nice takedown defense from Grenadier. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Grenadier is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Grenadier is defending the position.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grenadier has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Grenadier is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Nelson wants to control but Grenadier is keeping him busy.
That's four 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 is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nelson stalling away here and it's allowed Grenadier to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nelson stops Grenadier from standing up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grenadier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grenadier is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Grenadier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Nelson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Nelson misses.
Nelson looks to land a left hand but Grenadier moved out of range nicely.
Grenadier keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Grenadier avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Grenadier.
Grenadier moves out of range of the strikes.
Grenadier misses with a body shot.
Grenadier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grenadier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Grenadier moved out of range.
Grenadier forces Nelson back against the cage and clinches.
Grenadier lands with a light punch inside.
Grenadier scores with a hook to the body.
Come on Grenadier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grenadier misses with a knee strike.
Grenadier is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Grenadier as the two fighters clinch.
Grenadier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Grenadier won't allow it.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Grenadier has Nelson pressed against the cage, preventing Nelson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grenadier has Nelson pressed against the cage.
Grenadier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Panzer Grenadier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nelson.
Nice takedown defense from Grenadier. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grenadier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Grenadier.
Grenadier throws a head kick that Nelson semi-blocks.
Nelson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Grenadier lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grenadier avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grenadier defends it nicely.
Grenadier lands a high kick!
It looks like Jimmy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grenadier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Grenadier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Grenadier misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Grenadier uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier scores with a head kick. Nelson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Grenadier sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Panzer Grenadier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grenadier stuffs the takedown.
Donk. Grenadier catches Nelson right on the button with a cross.
Grenadier misses with a wild combination.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Grenadier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grenadier throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Nelson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panzer Grenadier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Nelson's cut.
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.
Grenadier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grenadier is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nelson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grenadier.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grenadier. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grenadier lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panzer Grenadier is winning the standup battle so far.
Grenadier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grenadier feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Nelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grenadier lands with a cross.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grenadier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Grenadier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grenadier.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grenadier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grenadier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Grenadier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grenadier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Grenadier is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grenadier lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grenadier cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grenadier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grenadier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Grenadier.
Grenadier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grenadier works on Nelson's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Grenadier.
Grenadier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grenadier.
Grenadier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
Grenadier lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grenadier pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grenadier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grenadier lands a front kick.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grenadier is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Grenadier.
Grenadier scores with a head kick.
Nelson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grenadier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grenadier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Grenadier on the inside.
Grenadier stalling the fight.
Grenadier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Grenadier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panzer Grenadier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Nelson.
Grenadier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grenadier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Grenadier lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grenadier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Grenadier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grenadier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nelsons head.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grenadier after a bit of a struggle.
Grenadier stalling in the clinch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Grenadier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Grenadier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Grenadier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grenadier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in the clinch, Grenadier scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grenadier.
Grenadier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grenadier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panzer Grenadier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Grenadier 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panzer Grenadier!
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