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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Chaplain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Hyper - We Control as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arthur Chaplain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 cm
25
242 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
24
242 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Chaplain! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Nelson! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chaplain has a takedown stuffed. Chaplain shoots in but no luck this time. Nelson scores with a jab to the body. Chaplain tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it. Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chaplain is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Nelson trying to control from half guard but Chaplain is working away. Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Chaplain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chaplain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson. Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Chaplain tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Chaplain is holding on for dear life with his legs. Nelson wants to take a breather but Chaplain is having none of it. Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Chaplain punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chaplain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson. Chaplain looking for submissions off his back. Chaplain is breathing heavily. Chaplain taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard. Nelson wants to control but Chaplain is keeping him busy. Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Nelson trying to control from half guard but Chaplain is working away. Nelson is looking to advance position but Chaplain won't allow it. Chaplain wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chaplain reverses the position - he's now on top in Nelson's guard. Nelson working for a triangle but Chaplain defends it easily.
Nelson 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. Chaplain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nelson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chaplain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nelson pulls down on the head and he's put Chaplain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Nelson! Roy Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
37% |
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