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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Skyshriek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Housequake. Skyshriek comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moonlight Sonata kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zack Skyshriek 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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162 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Zack Skyshriek!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skyshriek throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Skyshriek throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Skyshriek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skyshriek misses with a looping right.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Nelson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skyshriek throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skyshriek misses with a hook.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Skyshriek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Skyshriek bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zack Skyshriek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Skyshriek cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Skyshriek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skyshriek jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skyshriek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skyshriek misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skyshriek is looking to land body kicks.
Skyshriek lands with a right hand.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson misses with a hook. Skyshriek ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Skyshriek misses.
Skyshriek takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson throws a jab when Skyshriek was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Skyshriek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nelson throws out the jab.
Skyshriek swings widly with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a good low kick that Skyshriek was not able to check.
Skyshriek jabs at Nelson's body.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Skyshriek slips a straight right by Nelson.
Skyshriek avoids a kick to the body.
Skyshriek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Skyshriek thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Skyshriek's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Skyshriek lands.
Skyshriek throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Skyshriek wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
Skyshriek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Skyshriek.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skyshriek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skyshriek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rogers Nelson will probably get the nod.
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.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skyshriek.
Skyshriek sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Rogers Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson throws a right hand that Skyshriek ducks under and follows up with a left that Skyshriek also avoids with ease.
Skyshriek connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Skyshriek connects with a high kick.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson jabs at Skyshriek's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skyshriek misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Nelson motions for Skyshriek to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Skyshriek is out of range.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson is looking to slow Skyshriek down with leg kicks.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skyshriek throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skyshriek throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skyshriek. Skyshriek obviously looking to wear him down.
Skyshriek motions for Nelson to come forward. Skyshriek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Skyshriek scores with the left hand. Nelson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skyshriek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Skyshriek finds it's target.
Skyshriek looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Skyshriek bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skyshriek feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Skyshriek clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nelson misses with the body kick
and Skyshriek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Skyshriek misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Skyshriek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Skyshriek.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Skyshriek shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Skyshriek counters with a nice body kick.
Skyshriek slips under a jab from Nelson.
Skyshriek checks a leg kick.
Skyshriek throws a lazy right hand but Nelson 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.
Skyshriek misses with a body shot.
Nelson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skyshriek. Skyshriek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skyshriek jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zack Skyshriek will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Skyshriek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Skyshriek tries to work over Nelson's front leg with a kick but Nelson checks it.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Skyshriek has time to react.
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Skyshriek to score with a decent uppercut.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skyshriek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Nelson finds it's target.
Skyshriek takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson motions for Skyshriek to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skyshriek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skyshriek lunges at Nelson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nelson's hand.
Nelson is looking to chop away at Skyshriek's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Skyshriek in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Skyshriek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Skyshriek.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Skyshriek.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Skyshriek steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Skyshriek. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skyshriek takes a step back to recover.
Skyshriek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skyshriek lands with a shot to the body.
Skyshriek misses with a straight left.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Skyshriek.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nelson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Skyshriek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skyshriek misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Skyshriek as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Skyshriek counters with a nice body shot.
Skyshriek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Skyshriek.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skyshriek scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogers Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogers Nelson!
Rogers Nelson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, -OVERDOSE Factory- for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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