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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunnar Nelson shoots in but Roy Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roy Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunnar Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roy Nelson tries to clinch but Gunnar Nelson is having none of it.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnar Nelson scores with a takedown into Roy Nelson's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roy Nelson is trying to keep Gunnar Nelson in close.
Gunnar Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnar Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Roy Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunnar Nelson on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Roy Nelson just wasn't active enough.
Roy Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Gunnar Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gunnar Nelson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roy Nelson instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Roy Nelson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roy Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roy Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnar Nelson backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roy Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Roy Nelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Roy Nelson scores with a one two! Gunnar Nelson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roy Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gunnar Nelson backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnar Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunnar Nelson misses with a takedown attempt - Roy Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Nelson takes a swing at Gunnar Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Roy Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Gunnar Nelson's head back.
Gunnar Nelson misses with a leg kick.
A jab-cross combination lands for Roy Nelson and sends Gunnar Nelson crashing to the mat! Roy Nelson follows him down to the mat - Gunnar Nelson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Gunnar Nelson is rocked!
Gunnar Nelson keeping control of the position.
Gunnar Nelson gets back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roy Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roy Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roy Nelson won't allow Gunnar Nelson to sweep him here.
Roy Nelson tries to stand but Gunnar Nelson is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson keeping moving, preventing Roy Nelson from controlling successfully.
Roy Nelson wanted to stand there but Gunnar Nelson had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunnar Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gunnar Nelson is on top in guard.
Gunnar Nelson wants to control from the top but Roy Nelson keeps moving.
Roy 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson is not content to let Roy Nelson control the position.
Roy Nelson thows a huge punch but Gunnar Nelson dodges it nicely.
Gunnar Nelson keeping hold of Roy Nelson's head, controlling as best he can.
Roy Nelson prevents Gunnar Nelson from improving his position.
Roy Nelson is looking for a kimura but Gunnar Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Roy Nelson to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunnar Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Gunnar Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roy Nelson defending well as Gunnar Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Roy Nelson stuns Gunnar Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunnar Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roy Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gunnar Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roy Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunnar Nelson back to the cage. Roy Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gunnar Nelson dodges the punch combination from Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Gunnar Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roy Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunnar Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roy Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roy Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunnar Nelson passes into half guard.
Gunnar Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Roy Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunnar Nelson is thwarting Roy Nelson's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunnar Nelson tries to move into range but Roy Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gunnar Nelson fails to land the takedown.
Roy Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson misses with the combination.
Gunnar Nelson throws the left hand but Roy Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnar Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Roy Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roy Nelson breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy Nelson checks a low kick from Gunnar Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roy Nelson looks to land a right hand but Gunnar Nelson moved out of range.
Roy Nelson sizes up Gunnar Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roy Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Nelson tests Gunnar Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunnar Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunnar Nelson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gunnar Nelson tries to work over Roy Nelson's front leg with a kick but Roy Nelson checks it.
Gunnar Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunnar Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Roy Nelson's shoulder, as Roy Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Roy Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roy Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Gunnar Nelson's belly button to the back.
Gunnar Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Roy Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnar Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gunnar Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Roy Nelson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gunnar Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson slips a jab from Roy Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roy Nelson misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gunnar Nelson.
Roy Nelson lands with a cross.
Gunnar Nelson misses with a low kick.
Roy Nelson dips to his left and cracks Gunnar Nelson with an uppercut!
Gunnar Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunnar Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Roy Nelson. No joy for Gunnar Nelson on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roy Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roy Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roy Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunnar Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy Nelson manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Nelson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Roy Nelson does it's job there.
Roy Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunnar Nelson is just out of range.
Roy Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Gunnar Nelson pushes him off.
Gunnar Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roy Nelson throws the left hand but Gunnar Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Gunnar Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy Nelson is just out of range.
Gunnar Nelson moves away from the strike by Roy Nelson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roy Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnar Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gunnar Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunnar Nelson throws out the jab.
Gunnar Nelson slips a straight right by Roy Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnar Nelson throws a looping overhand right but Roy Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Roy Nelson is looking to clinch but Gunnar Nelson is avoiding it.
Roy Nelson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunnar Nelson back to the cage. Roy Nelson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Roy Nelson. Roy Nelson maintains the clinch.
Gunnar Nelson wants to break free but Roy Nelson has control.
Roy Nelson breaks the clinch.
Gunnar Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gunnar Nelson showed some decent athleticism there.
Roy Nelson is concentrating on defense, preventing Gunnar Nelson from advancing position.
Roy Nelson is staying active underneath Gunnar Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roy Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson wants to pass the guard but Roy Nelson is defending well.
Gunnar Nelson is keen to just control but Roy Nelson is a slippery customer.
Roy Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roy Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnar Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunnar Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roy Nelson.
Roy Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnar Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnar Nelson shoots in but Roy Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gunnar Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roy Nelson.
Gunnar Nelson drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Roy Nelson is trying to control the position but Gunnar Nelson postures up.
Gunnar Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roy 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.
Gunnar Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunnar Nelson pushing down on Roy Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnar Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gunnar Nelson controlling the action here.
Roy Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnar Nelson is looking for a kimura but Roy Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gunnar Nelson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Gunnar Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnar Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roy Nelson is just riding it out for now. Gunnar Nelson eventually gives up the hold.
Gunnar Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gunnar Nelson throwing shots but Roy Nelson is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gunnar Nelson is looking to advance position but Roy Nelson won't allow it.
Gunnar Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnar Nelson is working away from the top position though.
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 Roy Nelson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roy Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!
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