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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Hymn. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shaun Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Silva.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva working the ground and pound from side control.
Silva trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Nelson wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Nelson is not content to let Silva control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nelson tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
Nelson tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Nelson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nelson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nelson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nelson rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nelson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Nelson dives into Silva's guard.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nelson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nelson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nelson.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nelson passes into half guard.
Nelson thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Silva manages to get to full guard.
Silva working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Nelson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alex Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva looking to control.
Nelson won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Nelson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Silva landing shots from mount.
Silva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nelson has his hands clasped together but Silva breaks the hold and Nelson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Silva!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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