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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Runar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
10 - 48 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Runar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a head kick but Inclan moves out of range.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inclan avoids the head kick by Nelson.
No luck for Inclan with that takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Inclan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nelson.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Inclan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inclan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Inclan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Inclan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inclan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inclan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nelson scores with a leg kick.
Nelson works Inclan's body with a nice hook.
Nelson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inclan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Inclan closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Inclan pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Inclan moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Rafael Inclan has been cut.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Inclan throws a left and a right that both miss
so Nelson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a big elbow that misses.
Inclan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Inclan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inclan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nelson connects with a solid leg kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Inclan stumbling back into the cage.
Inclan throws a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a head kick.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson lands a head kick!
Inclan is rocked!
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Inclan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inclan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inclan seems to have got his legs back now.
Inclan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson looks for the body kick but Inclan saw that one coming.
Runar Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Inclan is defended easily by Nelson.
Nelson thows a body kick. Inclan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inclan wants to clinch.
Runar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inclan tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Nelson.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Inclan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson tries to bum rush Inclan with a series of wild strikes but Inclan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Inclan blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nelson throws a head kick but Inclan moves out of range.
Inclan looks to throw a body kick
and Nelson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nelson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inclan is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runar Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Inclan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Inclan avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Inclan takes one to the chin there.
Nelson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Inclan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Inclan.
Nelson tries to counter with a clinch but Inclan shakes him off and moves away.
Nelson stuns Inclan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Inclan misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Inclan.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inclan. That did some damage!
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Inclan looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson lands with a nice body kick.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Nelson backs away, Inclan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Inclan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nelson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson throws a head kick but Inclan moves out of range.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Inclan closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Inclan pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nelson throws a hook but Inclan avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson looks to land a combination. Inclan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nelson throws a head kick that half lands.
Nelson throws a right hand that Inclan ducks under and follows up with a left that Inclan also avoids with ease.
Nelson throws a chopping leg kick but Inclan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Inclan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Inclan is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Inclan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Inclan somewhat.
Inclan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Inclan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Inclan tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson unleashes a big counter combination but Inclan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Inclan or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson, which made it look bad.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inclan attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Nelson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inclan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Inclan's front leg but catches the back leg as Inclan tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nelson.
Inclan fails to land the takedown.
Inclan throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Inclan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Inclan shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inclan avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Inclan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Inclan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inclan blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Inclan dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Runar Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Inclan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Inclan moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Inclan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Inclan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rafael Inclan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson thinks about the counter body kick.
Inclan avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Inclan is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Inclan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Inclan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Inclan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Runar Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Inclan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nelson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Inclan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Inclan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Inclan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nelson.
Nelson connects with a leg kick. Inclan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nelson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Inclan shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Inclan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Inclan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nelson. Nelson obviously looking to wear him down.
Inclan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inclan.
Nelson throws a big counter head kick but Inclan avoids it with no problem.
Nelson throws a right hand that Inclan ducks under and follows up with a left that Inclan also avoids with ease.
Inclan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a head kick but Inclan moves out of range.
Inclan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Inclan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Inclan tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Inclan doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Inclan fails to land the takedown.
Nelson works Inclan's body with a nice hook.
Inclan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Inclan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Inclan has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Inclan counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Inclan closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Inclan pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inclan tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
Rafael Inclan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Runar Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Runar Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Runar Nelson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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