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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nogi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogi Kartov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nogi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson drives through and clinches with Kartov against the cage.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Nogi Kartov has been cut.
Kartov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kartov trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nelson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kartov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kartov scores with a hook to the body.
Kartov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kartov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Kartov missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nelson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kartov looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov stops a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kartov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kartov tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson pushes Kartov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kartov missing with knees to the body.
Kartov tries to land knees in the clinch but Nelson avoids the damage to the body.
Kartov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Kartov controls the action.
Nelson gets through Kartov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Nelson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson throwing shots but Kartov is blocking nicely.
Kartov tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
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!
Kartov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kartov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kartov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson stands and throws Kartov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kartov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nelson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kartov down.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Nelson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Kartov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Kartov instead regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kartov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson trying to control from Kartov's half guard. Kartov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kartov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kartov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov'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.
Kartov moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Kartov has his takedown stuffed
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kartov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson avoiding damage as Kartov throws knees to the body.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartov.
Kartov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kartov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kartov fails to land.
Kartov is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kartov.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kartov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Nelson keeps control of Kartov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kartov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nelson has Kartov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kartov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jake Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kartov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Nelson.
Kartov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kartov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kartov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Kartov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson tries to stall but Kartov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kartov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kartov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kartov prevents it.
Kartov trying to stall but Nelson improves his position.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kartov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kartov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nelson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kartov is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kartov.
Kartov slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to drag Kartov to the mat but Kartov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kartov.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Kartov tries to tie him up.
Kartov misses with a knee strike.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nogi Kartov.
Nelson rushes Kartov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nogi Kartov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kartov is looking to clinch.
Kartov slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nogi Kartov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kartov misses with a wild combination.
Nelson pushes Kartov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kartov.
Kartov connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson tries to land knees in the clinch but Kartov avoids the damage to the body.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Kartov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kartov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kartov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson keeps control of Kartov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kartov looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nelson tries a body shot but Kartov blocks it.
Kartov stalling.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartov.
Kartov avoiding damage.
Kartov is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kartov down to the mat. Kartov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kartov shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Kartov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kartov.
Kartov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kartov prevents the takedown attempt.
Kartov stalling in the clinch.
Nelson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nelson distracts Kartov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kartov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kartov trying to control the position.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Kartov keeps moving.
Kartov controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kartov wants to get back to his feet but Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson controlling the pace.
Kartov wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson working Kartov over with strikes.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nelson passes to side control.
Nelson throws an elbow but Kartov slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nelson's best efforts.
Kartov is trying to control but can't.
Nelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kartov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nelson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kartov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kartov is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nogi Kartov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nelson clinches up with Kartov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kartov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kartov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kartov can't break the clinch.
Kartov lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kartov missing with knees to the body.
Kartov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
Kartov misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Nelson as the two fighters clinch.
Nelson lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kartov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kartov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kartov is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Kartov tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kartov stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kartov is pressed up against the cage. Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kartov down to the mat. Kartov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kartov fails with the takedown.
Kartov tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kartov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kartov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kartov looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Kartov tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Kartov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nelson to the mat! Nelson manages to get full guard.
Kartov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nelson controlling Kartov's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nelson is on top in guard.
Kartov is looking to stand up but Nelson isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson works over Kartov with some ground and pound from guard.
Nelson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kartov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kartov trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Kartov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson stops Kartov from standing up.
Kartov tries to strike from the bottom.
Nelson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kartov tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kartov looking to control.
Kartov wants to stand but Nelson is controlling the position.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Kartov's brow.
Kartov 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.
Kartov wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Kartov pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson is in close to Kartov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kartov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kartov trying to keep a closed guard but Nelson is proving a slippery customer.
Kartov striking off his back but it's not causing Nelson any problems.
Kartov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kartov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Kartov tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Kartov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kartov controlling from mount.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to control the position but Kartov now has his back.
Nelson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kartov.
Nelson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Will Kartov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kartov not allowing Nelson to control his hands.
Nelson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kartov's guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
Kartov working a defensive guard here.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kartov's head.
Kartov wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nogi Kartov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kartov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Nelson.
I think Nelson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:47
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Jake Nelson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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