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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorn Gunvaldsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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210 cm
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300 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Gunvaldsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson punishes Gunvaldsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Roger Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunvaldsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nelson was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunvaldsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunvaldsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson wants to improve his position but instead Gunvaldsson has moved into half guard.
Nelson trying to hold on to Gunvaldsson's head to control him but Gunvaldsson postures up.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Gunvaldsson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson working Nelson over with strikes.
Gunvaldsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gunvaldsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Gunvaldsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gunvaldsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gunvaldsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gunvaldsson connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Gunvaldsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Gunvaldsson 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.
Gunvaldsson working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gunvaldsson controlling the action here.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gunvaldsson working Nelson over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunvaldsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunvaldsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Gunvaldsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gunvaldsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gunvaldsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gunvaldsson has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunvaldsson lands a big shot there that rocks Nelson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gunvaldsson prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Gunvaldsson moved out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Gunvaldsson counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunvaldsson landing with the ground and pound.
Gunvaldsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gunvaldsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunvaldsson has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Gunvaldsson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gunvaldsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunvaldsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nelson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunvaldsson scoring with some ground and pound.
Nelson is rocked!
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunvaldsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunvaldsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gunvaldsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nelson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gunvaldsson gets to mount! Nelson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gunvaldsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunvaldsson pushes him away.
Gunvaldsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunvaldsson pushes him away.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gunvaldsson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gunvaldsson trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Gunvaldsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson is looking to control Gunvaldsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gunvaldsson connects with a nice short shot to Nelson's temple.
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.
Gunvaldsson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gunvaldsson prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gunvaldsson jumps into side control!
Gunvaldsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Gunvaldsson controlling the position.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunvaldsson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gunvaldsson showed some decent athleticism there.
Gunvaldsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gunvaldsson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is pressing down on Gunvaldsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Gunvaldsson pushes his legs off easily.
Gunvaldsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gunvaldsson passes into half guard.
Gunvaldsson controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunvaldsson pulls his head out easily.
Gunvaldsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Roger Nelson has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Nelson catches Gunvaldsson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gunvaldsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Gunvaldsson working away.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunvaldsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gunvaldsson controls the position.
Nelson tries to buck Gunvaldsson off but Gunvaldsson is having none of it.
Gunvaldsson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gunvaldsson grinds an elbow into Nelson's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunvaldsson grinds an elbow into Nelson's temple.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Roger 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.
Gunvaldsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nelson is able to avoid easily.
Gunvaldsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gunvaldsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nelson's body to avoid the submission. Nelson has instead reached around Gunvaldsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nelson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Bjorn Gunvaldsson was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back bigger and stronger!! No one can really stop the Devil!!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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