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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rey Nelson (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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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rey Nelson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Troy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Nelson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nelson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nelson has eaten all the pies!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nelson pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Nelson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smith is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nelson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smith's back instead.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Nelson controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Nelson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Smith just trying to survive but Nelson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Nelson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith wants to escape the position.
Nelson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rey Nelson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots and misses
and Nelson counters with a takedown into side control.
Nelson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but Nelson keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith is letting Nelson control him for a moment.
Nelson working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nelson prevents Smith from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nelson prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nelson trying to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Nelson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Smith is in real trouble.
Nelson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nelson is not going to allow Smith to sit and survive in this position.
Nelson biding his time, controlling Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Rey Nelson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nelson!
Smith avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Smith swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nelson is now in Smith's guard. A big mistake from Smith there, giving up the dominant position!
Troy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rey Nelson.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Nelson!
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RATING
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