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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paulik counters with a left and a right that stings Nelson. #TD2#
Paulik feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Paulik defends it easily.
Nelson being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paulik has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Paulik manages to pass to side control!
Paulik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Nelson is not content to let Paulik control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Paulik is controlling the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Paulik's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Paulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paulik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paulik's back!#T2#
Paulik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paulik is looking for a sweep. Nelson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paulik defends it well.
Paulik wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Paulik is defending the position.
Paulik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Paulik is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB#
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulik sees it coming and defends easily.
Paulik desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Paulik trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson trying to control the action but Paulik is working from the bottom.
Paulik wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy.
#T4#
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.
Paulik is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson prevents Paulik from improving his position.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Paulik is controlling Nelson's trapped leg to prevent Nelson from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Paulik will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Nelson does no damage. #TD2#
Nelson gets caught napping as Paulik dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paulik passes into half guard.
Paulik keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paulik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Paulik from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Paulik defends easily.
Paulik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paulik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Paulik is continuing to stall.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Tony Paulik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Paulik from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson controlling Paulik's posture.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Paulik is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Paulik moves out of range. #TD2#
Paulik looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Paulik drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.
Paulik preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Paulik wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
Nelson trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Paulik defends easily.
Paulik stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nelson holds on and takes a little breather.
Paulik stays in close to Nelson's body and controls the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Paulik pushes his legs off easily.
Paulik trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Paulik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Paulik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paulik with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paulik. #TD2#
Paulik shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Paulik defends it easily.
Paulik trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulik pushes down on Nelson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Nelson tries to roll over but Paulik keeps him under control.
Paulik wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulik is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paulik is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Paulik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paulik controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paulik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Paulik counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Paulik decides to pull guard.
Paulik pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Nelson wants to control but Paulik is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Paulik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Paulik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nelson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Paulik!
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paulik is looking to escape.
Paulik wants to control but Nelson is having none of it.
Paulik is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paulik has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paulik bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paulik content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paulik passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Paulik.
I've got Paulik 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Paulik!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 79
Date: Nov 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Bay misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Nelson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Bay runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hello Bay!
A victorious Hello Bay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stahl has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stahl takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Stahl closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Stahl wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Stahl has Nelson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stahl pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nelson tumbling to the mat - Stahl dives into Nelson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stahl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stahl lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Stahl is proving a slippery customer.
Stahl passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Stahl 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Stahl is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Stahl.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Stahl is controlling well.
Stahl is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
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.
Stahl keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Stahl is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stahl to get the leverage.
Stahl is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stahl is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson gets full guard.#T3#
Stahl scoring with some ground and pound.
Stahl is looking to advance position but Nelson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Stahl doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Stahl wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Stahl regains half guard.
Nelson tries to pass to full mount but Stahl defends it.
Stahl gets full guard.#T4#
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson advances position into side control!#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stahl has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stahl wants to control but Nelson postures up.
Stahl is trying to get back to half guard.
Stahl can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Nelson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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 Roger Nelson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Stahl.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Stahl slips the punch.
Roger Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Stahl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson is looking to counter punch.
Stahl takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nelson moves out of range as Stahl strikes.
Nelson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Stahl rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stahl keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Stahl jumps guard and drags Nelson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stahl pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Stahl is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Stahl keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SU#
Nelson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stahl, up you get!
Stahl slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Stahl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roger Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Stahl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stahl won't allow it.
#TD2#
Stahl tightens his grip and picks Nelson up, before dumping him to the ground. Nelson manages to land in guard.
Stahl wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #SUB#
Stahl avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Stahl trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Stahl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stahl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stahl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stahl throws a big right hand that misses.
Stahl landing some decent shots from guard.
Hussein Stahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Stahl postures up. #T3#
Stahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stahl tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nelson's legs.
The referee asks Stahl politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Stahl prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Stahl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stahl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson defending against the ground and pound.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Stahl is looking for a kimura here.
Stahl trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom. #T4#
Stahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stahl prevents Nelson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Stahl is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Stahl is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Stahl is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussein Stahl 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!
#R3#
Stahl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stahl takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson sets himself, and Stahl steps forward looking for the clinch! Nelson avoids it this time.
Nelson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson feints a jab promting Stahl to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stahl slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Stahl avoids nicely.
Stahl is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nelson slips under a jab from Stahl.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Stahl's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stahl.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Stahl wants to clinch.#T1#
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahl throws a leg kick that misses.
Stahl showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stahl misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Stahl.
#CL2#
Stahl fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nelson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Nelson has picked Stahl up - he's going for a ride! Nelson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Stahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stahl swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stahl has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stahl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Stahl thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Stahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stahl is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Stahl's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stahl works his way back into a safe position though.
Stahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Stahl defends it easily.
Stahl works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Stahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Stahl preventing the sweep.
Stahl throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stahl gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stahl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nelson's guard.
Stahl wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roger Nelson!
A relieved looking Roger Nelson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 65
Date: Sep 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Paulik looking to score a takedown here. Nelson is defending well but Paulik drives through and ends up in Nelson's guard.#SUB#
Nelson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Paulik has picked Nelson up and slammed him! Nelson can't keep hold of the triangle and Paulik manages to pass to side control!
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Paulik is controlling well.
Paulik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control but Paulik postures up.
Paulik prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T1#
Paulik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
Paulik is taking a breather. Nelson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paulik pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Helsinki Fight Club inform me that Paulik has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Nelson has his foot on Paulik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paulik works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nelson has his feet on Paulik's thighs here. He's pushed Paulik off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Paulik screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Nelson!
Our winner, Roger Nelson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 58
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Nelson. #KD2#
Nelson drops Mohammed with a nice combination! Nelson dives into Mohammed's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Ijsa Mohammed has been cut.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mohammed is keeping the position for now.
Nelson throwing strikes but missing.
Nelson won't allow Mohammed to get back to his feet.
Nelson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammed is trying to buck Nelson off.
Mohammed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson works to advance to full mount. Mohammed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mohammed is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mohammed is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T1##SUB2#
Nelson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mohammed is trying to stand up.
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mohammed is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mohammed trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mohammed tries to buck Nelson off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Nelson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mohammed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#ES#
Mohammed somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#CL#
Mohammed rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mohammed smiles and moves away.
Mohammed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD#
Mohammed lands a left and a right that sends Nelson crashing to the canvas! Mohammed dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Roger Nelson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is holding on tight.
Mohammed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson tries to hold on but Mohammed pushes him away.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Mohammed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mohammed wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is holding on tight.
Mohammed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Mohammed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mohammed controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson wants to control but Mohammed is having none of it.#SU#
Mohammed gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Nelson misses with a low kick.
Mohammed tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Mohammed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Mohammed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mohammed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Mohammed lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mohammed with a knee to the head.
Mohammed scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mohammed landing knees to the head.
#ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Mohammed misses with a knee to the head.
Mohammed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson looks winded!
Mohammed looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Mohammed with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Mohammed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mohammed tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Mohammed unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mohammed lands an elbow inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mohammed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mohammed tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ijsa Mohammed dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nelson is looking to slow Mohammed down with leg kicks.
Mohammed needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Mohammed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nelson.
Mohammed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mohammed engages and cracks Nelson with a massive lead left hook - Nelson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mohammed is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ijsa Mohammed!
Ijsa Mohammed retains his super heavyweight title!
Ijsa Mohammed made sure to mention his sponsor, KnockOut in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 50
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Kwik Li Gon has been cut.
Nelson dances in with a quick combination. Gon is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nelson snaps Gon's head back. Gon stumbles backwards against the cage. Nelson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Gon's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Gon just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 44
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Stahl moves away from the strike by Nelson. #CL2#
Stahl moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Stahl pulls Nelson into guard.
Stahl not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Stahl controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stahl's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stahl trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Stahl actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Stahl won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
Nelson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson trying to control from Stahl's half guard. Stahl has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Stahl controlling the position.#SUB2#
Stahl looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stahl wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson advances position into side control!
Nelson working the ground and pound.
Stahl gets back to half guard.
Stahl is trying to maintain the position but Nelson is very close to passing his half guard.
Stahl is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Stahl trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Stahl is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Stahl looking for submissions off his back.
Stahl is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Nelson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stahl is just riding it out for now. Nelson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Stahl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Roger Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Stahl shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard.
Stahl is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stahl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Stahl pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stahl showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Stahl forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is defending against the submission attempts here by Stahl.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Stahl is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stahl is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Stahl is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Stahl has control of the leg.
Hussein Stahl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is pressing down on Stahl's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stahl trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Stahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stahl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Stahl preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.#CL2#
Stahl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Stahl drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Stahl gets control of Nelson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stahl will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stahl is pulling down on Nelson's head. It's preventing any offense from Nelson, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stahl dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Stahl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stahl trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Stahl pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hussein Stahl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Stahl moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Stahl counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stahl passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nelson looking for a sweep but Stahl has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Stahl's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Stahl swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hussein Stahl!
Hussein Stahl is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Hussein Stahl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 39
Date: Jun 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Gon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gon wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Gon wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Gon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gon seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gon is controlling well.
#T1#
Gon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Gon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gon.
Gon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gon is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Gon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Helsinki Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nelson wants to control but Gon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Gon is controlling well.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Gon tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nelson wants to control but Gon is having none of it.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Gon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gon wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Gon content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Gon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nelson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nelson!
Gon keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass. #T3#
Nelson pushes down on Gon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gon is defending against the submission attempts here by Nelson.
Nelson trying to control the action but Gon is working from the bottom.
Nelson trying to control from Gon's half guard. Gon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
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.
Gon keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Gon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwik Li Gon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Gon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nelson's thigh. Nelson counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Gon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gon has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gon passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gon is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it. #T1#
Gon trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gon is working away from the top position though.
Gon is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Gon uses his free foot to push down on Nelson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nelson.
Gon looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson can't escape the position.
#T2#
Gon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gon postures up.
Nelson can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Gon's body position as best he can.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kwik Li Gon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gon controlling his opponent.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Gon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gon tries to control but Nelson wriggling away. #T3#
Gon avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson tries to reverse the position but Gon maintains control.
Gon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson regains half guard.#SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gon pulls his head out easily.
Gon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Gon moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Gon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gon trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Gon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gon trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwik Li Gon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gon has time to react.
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Kwik Li Gon has been cut.
Gon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nelson scores with a sloppy right hand. Gon should have avoided that one.
Nelson sizes up Gon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nelson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Gon tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Nelson!
Roger Nelson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Roger Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 34
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Mugabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mugabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Mugabe shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mugabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Mugabe pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Mugabe landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Nelson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mugabe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nelson.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Mugabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mugabe working the head with strikes. #T1#
Mugabe scoring with punches from side control.
Mugabe working away.
Mugabe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mugabe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mugabe connects with a decent elbow.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Mugabe dominates the positioning.
Mugabe lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Mugabe scoring with punches and elbows.
Mugabe lands an elbow. #ROC#
Nelson is rocked!
Mugabe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nelson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mugabe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe retains his super heavyweight title!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Mcguiness shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Nelson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mcguiness doesn't defend quickly enough and Nelson has managed to lock this one up! Can Mcguiness escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nelson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roger Nelson!
An out of breath Roger Nelson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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