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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kebab Nurminen (ranked 4418 p4p, 439 weight class) and Zinedine Eldoroado (ranked 3547 p4p, 373 weight class). Zinedine Eldoroado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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177 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kebab Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zinedine Eldoroado!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eldoroado stuns Nurminen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurminen looks to clinch
and Eldoroado counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eldoroado misses with a hook.
Nurminen throws a leg kick
letting Eldoroado counter with a right hand.
Nurminen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eldoroado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eldoroado misses with an uppercut.
Nurminen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eldoroado misses with a straight left.
Nurminen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Eldoroado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nurminen thinking.
Nurminen moves into the clinch.
Eldoroado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurminen has him pressed against the cage.
Nurminen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eldoroado working hard to break the clinch.
Nurminen lands a nice uppercut.
Eldoroado misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldoroado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurminen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nurminen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eldoroado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nurminen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Eldoroado.
Eldoroado checks a leg kick.
Eldoroado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurminen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurminen gets a clinch.
Eldoroado working hard to break the clinch.
Eldoroado misses with a body punch.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eldoroado letting Nurminen take a breather here.
Nurminen pushes Eldoroado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nurminen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldoroado is trying to push Nurminen away but Nurminen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nurminen tries to throw a body punch but Eldoroado avoids it by throwing Nurminen back against the cage.
Eldoroado has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nurminen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eldoroado's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Nurminen.
Eldoroado tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
Nurminen stalling the fight.
Eldoroado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nurminen has Eldoroado pressed against the cage, preventing Eldoroado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nurminen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nurminen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eldoroado up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurminen stalling against the cage.
Nurminen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nurminen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nurminen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eldoroado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nurminen looking for a takedown.
Nurminen leaning against his opponent.
Nurminen has Eldoroado pressed against the cage, preventing Eldoroado from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Eldoroado being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kebab Nurminen.
Nurminen closes the distance but Eldoroado moves to the side
and Eldoroado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nurminen misses with a low kick.
Eldoroado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurminen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldoroado missing with a left hand there. Nurminen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nurminen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurminen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Eldoroado misses.
Nurminen attempts a counter takedown but Eldoroado avoids it well and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Eldoroado. That snapped Nurminen's head back.
Nurminen clinches with his opponent.
Eldoroado can't find room to land a body shot as Nurminen controls the action.
Eldoroado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eldoroado tries a body shot but Nurminen blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eldoroado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eldoroado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nurminen or not.
Eldoroado pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eldoroado swings for the body but Nurminen moves out of range.
Nurminen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eldoroado defends well and Nurminen ends up having to push Eldoroado into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eldoroado throws a shot from downtown. Nurminen moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zinedine Eldoroado dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Eldoroado misses with a looping left.
Eldoroado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nurminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eldoroado throws out the jab.
Eldoroado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurminen under the eye.
Nurminen blocks a jab.
Nurminen is looking to score with low kicks.
Eldoroado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nurminen circles away quickly and effectively.
Zinedine Eldoroado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurminen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurminen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eldoroado throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen gets a clinch.
Nurminen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eldoroado working hard to break the clinch.
Eldoroado lands a hook that snaps the head of Nurminen backwards.
Eldoroado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldoroado wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurminen won't allow it.
Nurminen tries a body shot but Eldoroado blocks it.
Eldoroado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eldoroado wants to get back to striking at distance but Nurminen won't allow it.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nurminen prevents Eldoroado from breaking the clinch.
Nurminen prevents a body shot from Eldoroado.
Eldoroado blocks an uppercut.
Eldoroado wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nurminen can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Eldoroado.
Nurminen stalling in the clinch.
Eldoroado working hard to break the clinch.
Nurminen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eldoroado is trying to force a seperation but Nurminen has the dominant position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eldoroado creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nurminen misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurminen blocking some punches.
Eldoroado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eldoroado lands a shoulder strike.
Eldoroado is trying to break the clinch but Nurminen has him pressed against the cage.
Nurminen controlling the action here for a moment.
Eldoroado effectively controlling the action here.
Eldoroado working hard to break the clinch.
Nurminen tries to work over Eldoroado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eldoroado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Eldoroado is looking to break free of the clinch but Nurminen has double underhooks.
Nurminen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Eldoroado looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eldoroado wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nurminen has him pressed against the cage.
Nurminen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eldoroado wants to break free but Nurminen has control.
Nurminen leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Nurminen.
Nurminen trying to control the position but instead, Eldoroado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nurminen into the cage.
Eldoroado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eldoroado is trying to force a seperation but Nurminen has the dominant position.
Eldoroado has had enough of the clinch but Nurminen keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Nurminen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kebab Nurminen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eldoroado tries to break the clinch but Nurminen is controlling the position.
Eldoroado prevents the takedown attempt.
Eldoroado tries to throw a body punch but Nurminen avoids it by throwing Eldoroado back against the cage.
Nurminen slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Eldoroado.
Nurminen struggles to land a body shot inside as Eldoroado controls his hands.
Nurminen controlling the action here for a moment.
Eldoroado prevents a body shot from Nurminen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eldoroado tries to break free but Nurminen pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Eldoroado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zinedine Eldoroado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eldoroado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nurminen in his tracks.
Eldoroado throws the left hand but Nurminen avoids the punch easily.
Eldoroado throws a jab when Nurminen was well out of range.
Nurminen moves away from the strike by Eldoroado.
Nurminen tries to counter with a takedown but Eldoroado is quick to defend against it.
Nurminen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eldoroado.
Eldoroado looks to throw the jab but Nurminen is out of range.
Nurminen tries to clinch up.
Eldoroado cracks Nurminen with a good jab.
A jab from Eldoroado misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurminen shoots for a double leg takedown but Eldoroado sprawls well. He's pushed Nurminen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurminen tries to land a leg kick but Eldoroado saw it coming and moves away.
Nurminen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nurminen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Eldoroado defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldoroado throws a hook but Nurminen avoids it easily.
Nurminen slips a jab and a cross from Eldoroado.
Eldoroado lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eldoroado misses with a straight right.
As Eldoroado backs away, Nurminen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nurminen throws a solid leg kick but Eldoroado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nurminen.
Nurminen is looking to chop away at Eldoroado's legs.
Eldoroado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eldoroado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eldoroado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nurminen. Nurminen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eldoroado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nurminen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eldoroado's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurminen trying to control but Eldoroado is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eldoroado is keeping the position for now.
Eldoroado wants to stand and escape but Nurminen is having none of it.
Nurminen wants to control from the top but Eldoroado keeps moving.
Nurminen wants to pass the guard but Eldoroado is keeping the position.
Nurminen prevents Eldoroado from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nurminen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eldoroado's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen postures up and lands a big shot to Eldoroado's brow.
Nurminen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nurminen scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldoroado wants to get back to his feet but Nurminen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nurminen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eldoroado wants to stand but Nurminen is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurminen wants to clinch up but Eldoroado keeps it at a distance.
Nurminen scores with a jab to the body.
Eldoroado with a hook.
Eldoroado throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eldoroado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nurminen looks to score with a jab to the body but Eldoroado is just out of range.
Nurminen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eldoroado is fending him off so far but Nurminen persists. Nope, Eldoroado circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kebab Nurminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eldoroado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nurminen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eldoroado lunges at Nurminen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurminen's hand.
Eldoroado throws a right hand that misses
and Nurminen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eldoroado manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eldoroado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurminen's head.
Kebab Nurminen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zinedine Eldoroado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eldoroado circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zinedine Eldoroado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eldoroado winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zinedine Eldoroado!
Kebab Nurminen spoke after the fight, saying 'This was just a test.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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