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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Nelson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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142 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Gonzo misses.
Gonzo tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonzo moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Gonzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nelson scores with a kick to the body.
Gonzo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Gonzo swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nelson.
Gonzo throws a low kick, looking for Nelson's leg but Nelson calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nelson, right into the meat.
Gonzo throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gonzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Gonzo shakes it off.
Gonzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Gonzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Nelson.
Gonzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Nelson misses
and Gonzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gonzo slows the pace down in half guard.
Nelson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gonzo wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gonzo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzo postures up.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzo trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzo.
Gonzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Nelson.
Gonzo darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gonzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonzo backwards.
Gonzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gonzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Gonzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Gonzo won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo is controlling Nelson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dr Gonzo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gonzo misses with a head kick.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Gonzo sees coming a mile off.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzo is just out of range.
Nelson lands a jab to Gonzo's midsection.
Gonzo drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzo.
Nelson takes a swing at Gonzo's ribcage but misses.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonzo has time to react.
Gonzo gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gonzo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nelson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nelson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nelson!
Nelson takes a little break here. Gonzo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gonzo is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nelson slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands an elbow.
Gonzo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nelson off and has taken his back!
Gonzo is trying to stick to Nelson's back but Nelson is turning into Gonzo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gonzo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nelson.
Dr Gonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Gonzo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nelson passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a few punches from side control.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Gonzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nelson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gonzo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson trying to control the action but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nelson in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Jake Nelson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nelson misses with a jab to the body
and Gonzo counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson.
Gonzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Gonzo shows good takedown defense.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzo lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jake Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like Jake Nelson has been cut.
Gonzo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nelson down.
Gonzo is trying to ground and pound but Nelson uses the momentary lack of control by Gonzo to regain half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Gonzo has control of the leg.
Gonzo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gonzo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Gonzo avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gonzo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gonzo throws some wild stikes that Nelson manages to avoid easily.
Nelson wants to control but Gonzo is having none of it.
Nelson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo landing shots from mount.
Gonzo tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Gonzo prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Gonzo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonzo working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gonzo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Gonzo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nelson regains half guard.
Gonzo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson is staying active underneath Gonzo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzo misses with the combination.
Gonzo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Gonzo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Gonzo feints a jab promting Nelson to slip. Gonzo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nelson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gonzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Gonzo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gonzo misses the jab.
Gonzo throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Gonzo misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Gonzo looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzo. That did some damage!
Gonzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nelson's sensitive parts.
Nelson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gonzos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Gonzo.
Gonzo blocks a jab.
Dr Gonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzo slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nelson on his heels. He'll look to pass Nelson's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzo looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a strike but Gonzo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gonzo advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Gonzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gonzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Gonzo wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Gonzo controlling him for the moment.
Gonzo wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Gonzo from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Gonzo dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jake Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Nelson digs a good hook to Gonzo's body.
Nelson misses with a hook to the body
and Gonzo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dr Gonzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Gonzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Gonzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzo moves away.
Gonzo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nelson. That did some damage!
Nelson feints and then cracks Gonzo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzo down.
Gonzo throws a leg kick but Nelson checks it.
Gonzo takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzo throws a nice head kick!
Gonzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gonzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gonzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson looking to score a takedown here. Gonzo is defending well but Nelson drives through and ends up in Gonzo's guard.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gonzo has wrist control.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Gonzo keeps moving.
Nelson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Gonzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nelson controls the pace.
Gonzo looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzo, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzo has momentary wrist control but Nelson slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gonzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson is not content to let Gonzo control the position.
Nelson is pressing down on Gonzo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gonzo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a head shot. Gonzo uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo working for submissions but it's allowed Nelson to get to half guard.
Gonzo wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Gonzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Jake Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Gonzo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzo moves into full guard.
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.
Well Gonzo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 47:49
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dr Gonzo!
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hype
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