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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gektor Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
27 - 5 - 0 |
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148 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Nelson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gektor Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lombard. That one must have hurt.
Lombard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lombard did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lombard has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombard is trying to get back to full guard.
Lombard looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nelson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Lombard defends it.
Lombard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nelson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lombard wants to get back to full guard.
Lombard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
Lombard wants to get back to full guard.
Lombard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lombard.
Nelson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lombard has wrist control.
Nelson trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Lombard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lombard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Lombard's legs - danger averted.
Nelson passes 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!
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lombard looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lombard is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
Lombard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Lombard tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Lombard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
Nelson lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lombard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Lombard tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lombard wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
Nelson working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lombard is looking to control Nelson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lombard avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Nelson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Crunch! Lombard slams his shin into Nelson's torso.
Lombard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nelson lands with a good body shot.
Lombard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson blocks a leg kick.
Lombard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lombard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lombard scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombard shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lombard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson looks for a takedown but Lombard sprawls well.
Lombard loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a head kick.
Lombard cracks Nelson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lombard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lombard misses the jab.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lombard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nelson throws a head kick but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard scores with a nice head shot.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombard manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Lombard saw that one coming.
Lombard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lombard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
Nelson is working Lombard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson trying to control but Lombard is working from the bottom.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson working over Lombard with some ground and pound. Lombard looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nelson lands a nice short elbow.
Lombard is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lombard taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
Lombard is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Lombard's temple.
Lombard is rocked!
Nelson thows a huge punch but Lombard dodges it nicely.
Nelson working Lombard over with strikes.
Lombard is still in real trouble! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson is nestled in close to Lombard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lombard tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nelson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lombard with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Lombard is hurt! He's hurt bad - Nelson fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Lombard from any more punishment! Congratulations to Nelson! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Nelson!
Jake Nelson retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Nelson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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