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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zin Foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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180 cm
25
150 lbs
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172 cm
21
150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Crash Nelson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zin Foe! The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Foe gets caught napping as Nelson dives in and scores a takedown. Foe manages to retain guard. Foe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nelson is aware though and is defending well. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nelson preventing the sweep. Nelson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Foe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nice strikes from Nelson there. Foe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Nelson blocks the strikes from Foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Foe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Foe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Crash Nelson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Foe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Foe persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing. Foe misses with a head kick.
Foe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nelson as he jumps to the side. Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Foe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Nelson is controlling the pace.
Nelson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Foe to get to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Foe dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Foe's head and hops out. Crash Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Foe. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foe. Zin Foe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Foe has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Nelson is figuring out what he wants to do next. Foe tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control. Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Foe looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Foe tries to kick Nelson off in order to stand up. Nelson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Foe defending against the ground and pound. Nelson controlling the position from side mount. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Foe is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Nelson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Foe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Foe. Nelson blocks a head kick by Foe.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Foe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily. Nelson controlling the pace. Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Foe tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg. Foe actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Still in half guard, Nelson seems content to control. Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount. Foe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nelson avoids the attempt from Foe to control. Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Foe is trying to stand up. Foe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nelson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foe on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Foe is still trying to improve position. Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. Nelson is in the full mount, landing strikes. This has been an exciting period of action! Nelson working the ground and pound effectively.
Foe is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Foe's face.
Nelson controlling from mount. Foe manages to regain half guard. Good work. Nelson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. The fighters are battling for position here. Foe manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Foe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. It looks like Foe is going to stand back up.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Foe is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Foe is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foe to get the leverage. Foe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Foe is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foe to get the leverage. Foe is breathing heavily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nelson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foe's half guard. Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crash Nelson dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck for Foe with that takedown attempt. Nelson moves into the clinch. Foe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nelson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Nelson is defending well against a takedown attempt. Crash Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zin Foe. Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Foe to the mat.
Foe trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Nelson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Foe presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Nelson effectively controlling the action here. Foe has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nelson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nelson manages to end up in side control. Foe tries to buck Nelson off but Nelson is having none of it. Foe is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it. Nelson in side control, throwing shots but Foe defends. Foe tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nelson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Nelson blocks the strikes from Foe.
Foe is looking for a sweep. Foe trying his best to control but Nelson has mounted him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. Foe wants to control but Nelson is having none of it. Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. Foe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nelson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Nelson scoring with strikes but Foe is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Foe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Nelson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Foe. Foe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Foe dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Foe's head and hops out. Foe avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Nelson stuffs the takedown. Nelson clinches up with Foe and pushes him back against the cage. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson. Nelson gets control of Foe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nelson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Foe tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard. Foe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foe has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted. Foe trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nelson has his foot on Foe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foe works his way back into a safe position though. Foe tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Foe trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. Foe throws a big elbow that misses. Zin Foe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Foe throws a big elbow that misses. Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Crash Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Crash Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Foe landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Crash Nelson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crash Nelson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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