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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myron Nelson (ranked 6917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uresteler DaBaea (ranked 4010 p4p, 0 weight class). Uresteler DaBaea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Myron Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uresteler DaBaea!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaBaea stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
DaBaea looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from DaBaea.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
DaBaea clinches.
Nelson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DaBaea as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaBaea avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson wants to break free but DaBaea has control.
Nelson is trying to drag DaBaea to the mat but DaBaea just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DaBaea blocking some punches.
DaBaea blocking some punches.
DaBaea breaks the clinch.
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myron Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DaBaea fails with the takedown.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
DaBaea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch but DaBaea is having none of it.
DaBaea clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson is working for takedown but DaBaea is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nelson looking for a takedown.
DaBaea blocks an elbow strike.
Nelson controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaBaea blocking some punches.
Nelson wants to take the fight to the mat but DaBaea manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
DaBaea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DaBaea has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
DaBaea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DaBaea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DaBaea misses with a leg kick
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
DaBaea regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nelson.
Nelson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson is looking to work some ground and pound but DaBaea has wrist control.
DaBaea had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
DaBaea working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson postures up in DaBaea's guard and throws a big left but DaBaea blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is working DaBaea over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Myron Nelson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but DaBaea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nelson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in DaBaea's half guard.
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of DaBaea's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DaBaea is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
DaBaea is breathing heavily.
Nelson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but DaBaea is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaBaea has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DaBaea has his hands clasped together around Nelson's back. He's all about the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DaBaea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
DaBaea looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two 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.
Nelson drops an elbow to the side of DaBaea's head.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson working the head and body with strikes.
DaBaea trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Nelson there.
Nelson throwing shots but DaBaea is blocking nicely.
Nelson with the ground and pound but DaBaea uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and DaBaea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between DaBaea's legs - danger averted.
DaBaea wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DaBaea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but DaBaea blocks nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Myron Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DaBaea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DaBaea off to one side.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches up with DaBaea, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes DaBaea against the cage but DaBaea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myron Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by DaBaea.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myron Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
DaBaea shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
DaBaea fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myron Nelson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DaBaea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson throws a counter high kick but DaBaea was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DaBaea swivels and escapes.
Uresteler DaBaea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaBaea takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks for a takedown but DaBaea sprawls well.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but DaBaea avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaBaea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson is trying to push DaBaea away but DaBaea has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DaBaea as Nelson tries to tie him up.
Nelson working hard to break the clinch.
DaBaea pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Nelson gets through DaBaea's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DaBaea is looking for a takedown.
Myron Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uresteler DaBaea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaBaea avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but DaBaea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson is looking for a takedown.
DaBaea prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by DaBaea.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaBaea is trying to trip Nelson. He has hold of a leg but Nelson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. DaBaea persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
DaBaea won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
DaBaea wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck.
DaBaea is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DaBaea leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DaBaea has taken the fight to the clinch.
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.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but DaBaea avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DaBaea prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DaBaea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Myron Nelson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DaBaea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Uresteler DaBaea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Myron Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from DaBaea, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Myron Nelson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nelson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Myron Nelson!
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