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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guntur Llaripukinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by My Time. Llaripukinen has chosen Elvis Presley - True Love Travels On A Gravel Road as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guntur Llaripukinen!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Llaripukinen does no damage.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Llaripukinen throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Llaripukinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Llaripukinen dodges the ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson throws a strike aimed at the side of Llaripukinen's head but Llaripukinen avoids it well.
Nelson wants to control but Llaripukinen is keeping him busy.
Llaripukinen tries to bench press Nelson off him but Nelson keeps the position.
Nelson is trying to ground and pound but Llaripukinen uses the momentary lack of control by Nelson to regain half guard.
Nelson is trying to control. Llaripukinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llaripukinen is controlling Nelson's trapped leg to prevent Nelson from advancing to side control.
Nelson is trying to control. Llaripukinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Llaripukinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nelson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Llaripukinen's head.
Llaripukinen trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Nelson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Llaripukinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Llaripukinen trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llaripukinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llaripukinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Llaripukinen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nelson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Llaripukinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Llaripukinen defending well though.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nelson connects with a nice short shot to Llaripukinen's temple.
Nelson is looking to pass Llaripukinen's guard but actually Llaripukinen recovers to full guard.
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nelson is keen to just control but Llaripukinen is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Llaripukinen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Nelson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Nelson tries to roll but Llaripukinen sticks to his back.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson prevents Llaripukinen from getting a body triangle.
Llaripukinen missing with strikes.
Llaripukinen keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson breaks Llaripukinen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Llaripukinen working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Guntur Llaripukinen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Llaripukinen lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llaripukinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson walks into a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Llaripukinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Llaripukinen misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Llaripukinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nelson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Llaripukinen's guard.
Nelson stopping the sweep attempt from Llaripukinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guntur Llaripukinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Llaripukinen looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Llaripukinen circles away easily
and Llaripukinen counters with a straight right hand.
Llaripukinen throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Llaripukinen misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Llaripukinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into Llaripukinen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llaripukinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson postures up in Llaripukinen's guard and throws a big left but Llaripukinen blocks it.
Nelson won't allow Llaripukinen to sweep him here.
Llaripukinen trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Llaripukinen seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
Guntur Llaripukinen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Llaripukinen scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Llaripukinen sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Llaripukinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Llaripukinen throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Llaripukinen.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Llaripukinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llaripukinen misses with a double jab
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Llaripukinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Llaripukinen wants to clinch.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Llaripukinen.
Llaripukinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Llaripukinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Llaripukinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Llaripukinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Llaripukinen throws out the jab.
Llaripukinen drops Nelson with a beautiful combination! Nelson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Llaripukinen is looking for the KO!
Nelson is rocked!
It looks like Roy Nelson has been cut.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Llaripukinen sprawls well. Llaripukinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Llaripukinen lands a big uppercut and Nelson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nelson looks OK. Llaripukinen waves Nelson back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guntur Llaripukinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Llaripukinen is looking to clinch.
Llaripukinen walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Llaripukinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Llaripukinen defends it nicely.
Llaripukinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson walks into a left hand.
Oooooh!!! Llaripukinen has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Llaripukinen steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llaripukinen throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llaripukinen throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Llaripukinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nelson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Llaripukinen thinking.
Guntur Llaripukinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Llaripukinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Llaripukinen wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown but Llaripukinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nelson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Llaripukinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Llaripukinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Llaripukinen tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Llaripukinen.
A cross from Llaripukinen lands.
Llaripukinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Llaripukinen lands with a right hand.
Llaripukinen lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Llaripukinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Llaripukinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llaripukinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Llaripukinen looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Llaripukinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Llaripukinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Llaripukinen takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Llaripukinen misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Llaripukinen.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Llaripukinen throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Nelson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Llaripukinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
Guntur Llaripukinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Llaripukinen passes into half guard.
Roy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is not content to let Llaripukinen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guntur Llaripukinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Llaripukinen 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guntur Llaripukinen!
Guntur Llaripukinen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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