Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Nfld xmas special
Date: Dec 28, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Kogos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kogos is looking to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Kogos and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Kogos lands with a light punch inside.
Kogos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kogos to keep the fight standing.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Kogos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kogos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kogos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Kogos lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kogos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kogos takes a jab right on the kisser.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Kogos is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Nelson is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Kogos in a clinch. #BC2#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kogos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kogos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kogos attempts a counter takedown but Nelson avoids it well and moves away.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Kogos is avoiding it.
Kogos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nelson manages to circle out of the way.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Kogos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kogos is looking to counter punch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kogos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogos controls his hands. #TD#
Kogos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kogos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Kogos working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kogos trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Kogos lands a nice forearm strike.
Nelson sneaks back into half guard.
Kogos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nelson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kogos pulls his head out easily.
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Kogos in his half guard.
Nelson is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Kogos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nelson has hold of Kogos's hands but Kogos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kogos wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it.
Kogos is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Kogos lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kogos scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Nelson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Kogos drops an elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Kogos is thwarting Nelson's attempts to control the position.
Kogos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kogos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nelson is still in real trouble! Can Kogos finish him?
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.#T4##SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kogos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kogos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kogos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kogos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kogos is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kogos postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Kogos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nelson covers up, he's hurt! Kogos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kogos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kogos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kogos!
A determined Paulo Kogos didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: Nfld live 53
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Gunnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nelson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunnarsson uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.#T1#
Gunnarsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nelson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunnarsson but great work by Nelson.
Nelson wants to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling his arm.#SUB#
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gunnarsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
I wouldn't like to be where Nelson is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson staying calm.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy. #T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Gunnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gunnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T2#
Gunnarsson dominating with strikes here.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling his opponent.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Gunnarsson wants to control but instead Nelson manages to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson working Nelson over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Gunnarsson seems content to control.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson wants to sweep but Gunnarsson has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Gunnarsson 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.#TD2#
Gunnarsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gunnarsson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here. #T3#
Gunnarsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gunnarsson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Gunnarsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nelson's face.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands a heavy elbow.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson wants to hold on but Gunnarsson pushes him away.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson?

And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!

Event: Nfld 41
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Nelson tries to clinch up but Chandler circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Chandler misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Chandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson is trying to maintain a safe position but Chandler gets an underhook and turns Nelson into the cage.#BC#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nelson rushes Chandler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Chandler manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Chandler drives through and clinches with Nelson against the cage. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Chandler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Chandler has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chandler swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
Chandler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chandler misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson. #TD2#
Nelson jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler 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. #SUB2#
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Nelson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#T2##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chandler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chandler passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Chandler prevents Nelson from improving his position.#T3#
Chandler controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Chandler seems content to control.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#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#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nelson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chandler escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chandler!
Chandler staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chandler throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Chandler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Chandler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Chandler shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Nelson has his foot on Chandler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chandler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chandler controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chandler defends well.#SUB2#
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chandler stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chandler!#T1#
Nelson is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chandler controlling from side mount.
Chandler trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is trying to escape the position but Chandler is controlling the position.
Chandler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Chandler prevents Nelson from escaping the position.
Nelson is being controlled here.
Chandler slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Nelson.
Chandler controlling from mount. #T3#
Nelson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Nelson keeps trying to improve his position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Chandler controlling his opponent. #T4#
Nelson can't escape the position.
Nelson tries to lock up and control but Chandler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chandler wants to control the pace but Nelson is squirming around nicely.
Chandler avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Nelson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chandler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Nelson tries to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lawson Chandler 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!#R3#
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chandler. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Chandler.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Chandler lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Chandler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nelson.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Chandler gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chandler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Chandler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Chandler works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Nelson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Chandler doesn't defend quickly enough and Nelson has managed to lock this one up! Can Chandler escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nelson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nelson gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Veainu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position. #SUB#
Nelson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SU#
Nelson stands and steps away. Veainu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it. #TD2#
Veainu successfully pulls guard.
Nelson prevents Veainu from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Veainu's guard. #SUB#
Nelson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Nelson seems to have locked his on tight now - Veainu screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Nelson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pudd Nelson!
A very excited looking Pudd Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Nfld 39
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Niska moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niska working Nelson over with knees to the body.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Niska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Niska turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson wants to break free but Niska has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niska.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Niska lands a good knee to the midsection. Nelson won't want to take too many of those.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niska lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson jumps guard but Niska stands there with Nelson around his waist. Nelson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee calls for Niska to work. #T2#
Nice body punch from Niska - that landed with a thud.
Niska lands a nice elbow.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niska backwards.
Niska is stalling here.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Niska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nelson.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Niska to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Niska.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Niska is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nelson is defending well for now.
Niska has Nelson pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Niska.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niska lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Niska avoiding damage.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Niska is blocking nicely.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Niska.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niska is stalling here.
Niska leaning against his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niska.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Niska keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Niska tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Niska.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Juha Niska will probably get the nod.
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#
Niska tries to clinch up.
Juha Niska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Niska has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nelson stalling in the clinch but Niska improves position.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska stalling.
Niska stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niska walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Niska gets a clinch.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Niska crunches a lovely knee into Nelson's ribcage.
Niska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the cage.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Niska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Niska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska lands a knee to the head.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Niska avoiding damage.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Niska stalling the fight.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Niska uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Niska trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nelson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Niska tries to tie him up.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niska lands a nice knee to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Niska leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Niska scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Niska controlling the action here for a moment.
Niska blocking some punches.
Niska is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Niska wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Niska paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Niska moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Nelson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska 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!#R3#
Niska fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Niska swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Niska tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Niska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niska tries to clinch but Nelson moves away
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to clinch but Niska is having none of it.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Niska keeps it at a distance.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niska throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska is looking to clinch but Nelson is avoiding it.
Nelson wants to clinch.#CL#
Niska rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Niska with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Niska stalling the fight.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niska looking to throw knees to the head but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Niska has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson. #T2#
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Niska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Niska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nelson up against the cage.
Juha Niska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niska blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Niska lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Niska utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
Niska taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Niska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Niska is stalling here.
Niska stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Juha Niska.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Niska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Niska circles away.
Juha Niska is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson tries to clinch up.#T4#
Niska throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Niska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Niska wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Niska throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niska.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Niska defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Niska into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Juha Niska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Niska back into the cage.
Nelson managing to block the knees to the body from Niska.
Niska is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Niska breaks the clinch.

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 Juha Niska.
Well Niska has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!
Juha Niska bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A left lands for Nelson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nelson or perhaps it was just good defense by Veainu, which made it look bad.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Veainu circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Veainu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nelson quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nelson is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Veainu wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Nelson with the active half guard here but Veainu passes nicely into side control.
Veainu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Veainu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veainu pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Veainu escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Veainu is working away from the top position though.
Veainu tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Nelson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Veainu wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson lands a left hand.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson. #BC#
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Veainu pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Veainu pulls guard successfully.
Nelson won't allow Veainu to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Nelson has Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
Veainu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veainu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veainu throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1##CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away. #TD#
Veainu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nelson sprawls well initially but Veainu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nelson is trying to stand back up but Veainu is controlling him
Veainu wants to stand but Nelson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Nelson is looking for a sweep. Veainu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nelson wants to control but Veainu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Nelson is looking to control Veainu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?#ES2#
Nelson kicks off Veainu and gets to his feet.
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!
Veainu swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Veainu.
Sonatane Veainu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Veainu.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
Pudd Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
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!#BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veainu throws a wild body kick that Nelson sees coming a mile off.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Veainu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson. #CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nelson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Veainu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Veainu misses with a low kick.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Veainu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Veainu tried to score with a low kick but Nelson checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Veainu keeps it at a distance.
Veainu walks into a jab.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1##CL2#
Nelson clinches.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here. #TD#
Veainu manages to pull guard.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Veainu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veainu manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Veainu's guard.
Veainu wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it. #SU2#
Nelson stands up and waves to Veainu to follow him. #T2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Veainu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sonatane Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sonatane Veainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.#CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Veainu won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu. #TD#
Veainu pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Nelson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Veainu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Veainu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Veainu! #REVR#
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!
Veainu working away.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Nelson is pushing Veainu's head away, looking to escape. Veainu manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Nelson is trying to control Veainu's posture but Veainu avoids it.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Veainu is controlling him well.
Nelson is trying to control Veainu's posture but Veainu avoids it.
Veainu tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Pudd Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Veainu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Veainu is looking to stand up but Nelson won't let him.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veainu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonatane Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pudd Nelson!
A victorious Pudd Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld liive 38
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Cotilla pushes him off.
Cotilla appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
Cotilla has Nelson pushed against the cage.
Cotilla blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Cotilla breaks from the clinch.
Nelson cracks Cotilla with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cotilla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Cotilla closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotilla'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.
Cotilla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Cotilla misses its target.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Cotilla counter with a right hand.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cotilla tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson tries to clinch but Cotilla moves out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
Nice body kick from Cotilla.
Cotilla takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Nelson gets a clinch. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotilla. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson lands with a hook. Cotilla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cotilla throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotilla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cotilla looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotilla misses with a body kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Cotilla walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotilla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nelson wants to clinch
and Cotilla counters with a one-two to the body.
Cotilla throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Cotilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotilla throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Cotilla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cotilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Cotilla scores with a four punch combination!
Cotilla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cotilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Cotilla lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotilla. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotilla throws a leg kick but Nelson moved away.
Cotilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Cotilla circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Cotilla wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Cotilla keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nelson clinches. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch.
Nelson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nelson closes the distance but Cotilla moves to the side
and Cotilla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Cotilla stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Cotilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Cotilla tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cotilla loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Nelson pushes Cotilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexander Cotilla is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotilla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotilla needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Nelson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cotilla.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Cotilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotilla appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Cotilla's head.#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Cotilla back into the cage.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Cotilla keeps him there for the moment.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it.
Nelson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Cotilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Cotilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Nelson rushes Cotilla and presses him up against the cage.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Cotilla holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Cotilla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Cotilla throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotilla swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Cotilla closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotilla stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Cotilla lands with a short shot to the head.
Cotilla can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Cotilla misses with some punches.
Nelson is trying to push Cotilla away but Cotilla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Cotilla tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson connects with a jab.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Cotilla counters with a one-two to the body.
Cotilla on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson tries to clinch but Cotilla moves out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it. #CL#
Cotilla has managed to clinch.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotilla misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cotilla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cotilla blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Cotilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Cotilla moves into the clinch.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cotilla throws a push kick but Nelson slaps the foot to one side.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Cotilla has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Cotilla will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Cotilla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Cotilla slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cotilla.
Cotilla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cotilla manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cotilla stalling in the clinch but Nelson improves position. #T1##BC#
Cotilla manages to break the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Cotilla circles away.
Cotilla misses with a wild combination.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cotilla swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Cotilla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cotilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cotilla wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Cotilla just leaning against Nelson, taking a breather.
Cotilla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cotilla effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Cotilla circles away and keeps his distance.
Cotilla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Cotilla looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson throws out a counter right but Cotilla avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Nelson catches Cotilla right on the button with a cross.
Cotilla lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cotilla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Nelson gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotilla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cotilla trying to control the position but instead, Nelson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cotilla into the cage.#BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Cotilla throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cotilla.
Cotilla lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Nelson.
Nelson is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Cotilla tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson. #BC#
Cotilla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cotilla has managed to clinch.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson tries to clinch but Cotilla is having none of it.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Cotilla is avoiding it. #T4##CL2#
Cotilla gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Cotilla taking a breather.#BC#
Cotilla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Cotilla.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cotilla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cotilla is stalling here. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Alexander Cotilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pudd Nelson.
I think Cotilla 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Cotilla!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Cotilla thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 35
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kebab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kebab.
A left lands for Nelson.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Kebab tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Kebab back against the cage.
Kebab is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson looking to slow down the pace here.
Kebab is stalling here.
Kebab lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Kebab lands a shoulder strike.
Kebab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Kebab blocks an uppercut.
Kebab dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Kebab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Kebab's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kebab drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kebab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Kebab is avoiding it.
Nelson wants to clinch#KD#
and Kebab counters with a nice right hand that sends Nelson toppling to the canvas! Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kebab finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Pudd Nelson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch. #T2#
Kebab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Kebab softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kebab effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.#CUT2#It looks like Rulla Kebab has been cut.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
Kebab lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kebab.
Kebab stalls.
Kebab gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Kebab pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kebab tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Kebab wants to stall. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kebab.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Kebab lands with a left to the head.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Kebab is controlling him.
Kebab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson gets through Kebab's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kebab scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Kebab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kebab keeps the fight on the outside.
Kebab swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Kebab circles away and keeps his distance.
Kebab is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Nelson forces Kebab back against the cage and clinches.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Kebab.
Kebab is struggling to control the position.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson is working for takedown but Kebab is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kebab misses with some punches.
Kebab holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kebab blocks an uppercut.
Kebab prevents Nelson from breaking the clinch.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulla Kebab dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kebab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kebab swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kebab misses the target.
Kebab keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Kebab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Kebab.
Nelson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kebab blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kebab misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kebab blocking some punches.
Kebab lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Kebab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab misses with the head strike.
Kebab gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kebab fails to land.
Nelson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kebab backwards. #T1#
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kebabs head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kebab.
Kebab presses Nelson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Kebab lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kebab works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kebab pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Kebab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kebab lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kebab fails to land.
Nelson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson avoiding damage. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Kebab circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kebab circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kebab counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kebab avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Nelson tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Kebab trying to stall but Nelson improves his position. #BC#
Kebab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Kebab gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch.
Kebab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Kebab.
Kebab will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nelson up against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kebab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kebab misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kebab.
Nelson lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Kebab breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kebab paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kebab is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kebab keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Kebab wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kebab manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kebab circles away.
Kebab is looking to counter punch.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kebab cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Kebab is avoiding it.
Kebab moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson closes the distance but Kebab moves to the side
and Kebab counters with a huge left! Nelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kebab isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kebab!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rulla Kebab!
After winning the bout, Rulla Kebab thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Nelson blocks a head kick by Vrana.
Vrana loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vrana lands a right hook to the body.
Vrana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vrana misses the shot to the body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vrana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vrana misses the target.
Vrana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Vrana. Vrana maintains the clinch.
Vrana landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vrana misses with a body punch.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vrana blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Vrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Vrana tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Vrana lands a jab.#CL2#
Nelson forces Vrana back against the cage and clinches.
Vrana lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vrana.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nelson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vrana.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana tries to land a knee to the head but Nelson blocks with his arms.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Vrana controls the action.
Vrana letting Nelson take a breather here.
Vrana scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Vrana lands with a left to the head.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vrana prevents it.
Vrana lands a right hand.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands a nice uppercut.
Vrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Nelson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Vrana lands a shoulder strike.
Vrana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Vrana fails to land. #T3#
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrana controlling the action here for a moment.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vrana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Vrana to work.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Vrana stalling against the cage.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nelson as Vrana tries to tie him up.
Vrana lands an uppercut.
Vrana keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T4#
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
Vrana with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vrana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson lands with a light punch inside.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Vrana is pushing Nelson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Knees to the body from Vrana.
Vrana stalling against the cage.
Vrana has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Vrana gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vrana misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alois Vrana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vrana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vrana misses with the body kick
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vrana scores with a body shot.
Nelson slips a jab from Vrana.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Vrana in a clinch.
Vrana lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana lands with a right to the head.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Vrana.
Vrana swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrana blocking some punches.
Vrana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vrana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nelson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson avoids the elbow strike from Vrana, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Vrana misses with some punches.
Alois Vrana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vrana with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vrana backwards.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vrana misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Vrana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vrana is working Nelson over against the cage.
Vrana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrana.
Vrana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vrana to keep the fight standing.
Vrana blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Vrana misses with a punch on the inside.
Vrana tries a knee to the head but Nelson blocks it.
Vrana misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nelson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vrana blocks an uppercut.
Vrana using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nelson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vrana unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nelson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vrana working aggressively here.
Nelson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Vrana is rocked!
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Vrana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vrana! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nelson is unloading with more strikes now! Vrana drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pudd Nelson!
Our winner, Pudd 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Pudd Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miles Knox.#CL#
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson pushes Knox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Nelson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Knox to his knees! Nelson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pudd Nelson!
After the fight, Pudd Nelson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Miles Knox was interviewed post fight and said 'PIRANHA '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2023

#R1##CL#
Nelson rushes Parisyen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson gets through Parisyen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parisyen wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Parisyen blocks an uppercut.
Nelson gets through Parisyen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Parisyen.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson prevents Parisyen from breaking the clinch.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parisyen backwards.
Parisyen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parisyen is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parisyen. #T1##CL#
Nelson forces Parisyen back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Nelson.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nelson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson lands with a left to the head.
Parisyen wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parisyen.
Nelson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Parisyen backwards.
Nelson lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Nelson manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A short uppercut from Nelson.
Nelson lands an uppercut.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Nelson.
A nice left hand lands by Nelson. #ROC#Parisyen is rocked!
Parisyen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parisyen is still on wobbly legs! Can Nelson finish him?
Nelson is leaning against Parisyen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Parisyen looks winded!
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a big right hand that drops Parisyen! The killer instinct kicks in and Nelson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nelson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson very nearly forgot to thank Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: ENIGMA 157
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Smythe misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Smythe misses.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smythe.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smythe.
Smythe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nelson manages to circle out of the way.
Smythe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson leaves Smythe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson lands with a shot to the body.
Smythe tries to score with a low kick but Nelson moves his leg out of the way.
Smythe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Smythe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smythe just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smythe swivels and escapes.
Smythe jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Smythe ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Smythe misses.
Smythe throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Smythe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smythe connects with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Smythe wants to land a leg kick but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smythe.
Nelson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smythe's head backwards.
A clash of legs there as Nelson blocks the low kick.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smythe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smythe misses the jab.
A big right from Nelson misses.
Smythe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smythe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Smythe slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
An inside leg kick from Smythe misses.
Nelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Smythe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Smythe stuffs the takedown.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smythe.
Smythe avoids the head kick by Nelson. #T2#
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smythe.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Smythe misses. #TD#
Smythe drives through with a takedown into Nelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smythe chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Smythe defends easily. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smythe defends well.
Smythe chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Smythe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smythe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smythe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smythe is aware though and is defending well.
Smythe postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Smythe tries to pass.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Smythe postures up. #SUB2#
Nelson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smythe stacks Nelson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smythe!#T4#
Smythe is chipping away with strikes.
Nelson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nelson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smythe easily slips into full mount!
Smythe dominating with strikes here.
Smythe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Smythe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Smythe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smythe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smythe working the strikes but Nelson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smythe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Smythe lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Nelson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Smythe jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Smythe!
After winning the bout, Garrett Smythe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Driscoll looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Driscoll circles away.
Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Driscoll stuffs the takedown.
Driscoll fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Driscoll pushes him off.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driscoll.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson prevents Driscoll from breaking the clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Driscoll holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driscoll backwards. #T1#
Driscoll tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Driscoll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Driscoll throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nelson slips under a jab.#CL#
Nelson has closed the distance and engaged Driscoll in a clinch.
Driscoll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll.
Nelson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Driscoll's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Driscoll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Driscoll blocking some punches.
Nelson working aggressively here.
Driscoll wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away.#T2#
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Driscoll tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Driscolls head.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away.
Nelson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Driscoll smiles and moves away.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Driscoll defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Driscoll tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Driscoll throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Driscoll swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#T3#
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driscoll.
Driscoll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driscoll.
Driscoll scores with a three punch combo! #CL#
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Nelson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Driscoll.
Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson is looking to clinch. #CL#
Nelson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nelson lands a left hand. #T4#
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!
Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson has Driscoll pressed against the cage, preventing Driscoll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Driscoll.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Driscoll.
A head punch on the inside from Nelson fails to land.
Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Nelson scores with a shoulder strike.
Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson pushes Driscoll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driscoll! But no joy.
A big right from Driscoll misses.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Driscoll misses with a hook.
Nelson tries to clinch but Driscoll moves out of range.
Driscoll takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Driscoll circles away. #CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Driscoll's efforts to push away.
Driscoll is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Nelson.
Driscoll scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driscoll tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Nelson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Driscoll uses from the top position.
Nelson controlling the position.#T1#
Nelson trying to control the position.
Driscoll tries to stand but Nelson is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Driscoll decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Driscoll throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Driscoll.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Driscoll after a bit of a struggle.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it. #T2##BC2#
Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Driscoll misses.
Braxton Driscoll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nelson is defended easily by Driscoll.
Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driscoll circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driscoll misses with the combination.
Driscoll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson wants to clinch.#CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Nelson misses with some punches.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson can't get the takedown.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Driscoll.
Driscoll wants to break free but Nelson has control.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Driscoll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson tries to clinch but Driscoll moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Driscoll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Driscoll keeps it at a distance.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Driscoll! But no joy.
Driscoll lands a jab-cross combination.
Nelson staying out of range there.#T4#
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Driscoll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Braxton Driscoll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is trying to pull guard but Driscoll turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nelson misses with some punches. #BC#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driscoll might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Driscoll has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nelson moves out of range as Driscoll strikes.
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!
Driscoll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Driscoll's head.
Driscoll misses with an uppercut.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Nelson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Braxton Driscoll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Driscoll keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but Driscoll sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Driscoll is trying to break free.
Driscoll tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Driscoll breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Driscoll leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Driscoll misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Driscoll loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson slips a straight right by Driscoll.#T1#
Nelson tries to clinch up but Driscoll circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Driscoll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Driscoll throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Driscoll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Driscoll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Driscoll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Driscoll swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away.
Driscoll misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Driscoll keeps it at a distance.
Despite the aggression on Driscoll's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Driscoll paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Driscoll misses.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driscoll swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Driscoll manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Driscoll's corner calls for a 1-2. Driscoll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Driscoll misses with an uppercut
and Nelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Driscoll throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Driscoll is avoiding it.
It seemed like Driscoll was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Driscoll as Nelson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Driscoll.#CL#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Driscoll circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Driscoll is trying to break free.#T3#
Driscoll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Driscoll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson blocks a jab.
It looked like Nelson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Driscoll misses with a left hand
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Driscoll throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Driscoll counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Nelson defending well as Driscoll loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Driscoll swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
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!
Driscoll connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Driscoll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Driscoll is avoiding it.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Driscoll circles away.
Driscoll throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.#CL#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Driscoll, pushing him back against the cage.
Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braxton Driscoll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Driscoll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Braxton Driscoll!

Event: ENIGMA 147
Date: Jan 08, 2023

#R1#
Dracul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dracul under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dracul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dracul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Dracul. #CL2#
Nelson forces Dracul back against the cage and clinches.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Dracul. #BC#
Dracul breaks from the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Dracul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Dracul is avoiding it.
Dracul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dracul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dracul looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Dracul works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Nelson has Dracul up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
A big left from Dracul misses.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dracul misses with a straight right.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Dracul throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dracul throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nelson clinches up with Dracul and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson misses with the head strike. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dracul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dracul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dracul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dracul. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dracul.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Dracul manages to break the clinch.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dracul circles away.
Dracul misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dracul.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Dracul counters with a left to the body.
Nelson darts in looking for a takedown but Dracul gets double underhooks and turns Nelson into the cage.
Dracul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson slips under a jab from Dracul.#CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson has Dracul pressed against the cage, preventing Dracul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Dracul blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Dracul breaks the clinch.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Dracul keeps it at a distance.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dracul has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Dracul steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Nelson walks straight into a right hand from Dracul - that's dropped him! Dracul jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nelson from any more punishment! Nelson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vlad Dracul!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 139
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Dawkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Dawkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawkins off the cage and back into range.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dawkins.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nelson staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dawkins feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with some punches. #T1#
Dawkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
Dawkins blocking some punches.
Dawkins blocking some punches. #TD#
Dawkins is trying to trip Nelson. He has hold of a leg but Nelson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dawkins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nelson wants to stand up but Dawkins is controlling him.
Dawkins landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Dawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson looking to control.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Dawkins postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Dawkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Nelson is pulling down on Dawkins's head to control his posture.
Dawkins lands a couple of digs.
Dawkins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Dawkins postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it. #T3#
Dawkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Dawkins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
Dawkins postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Dawkins trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dawkins defends well.#T4#
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dawkins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawkins postures up in Nelson's guard and throws a big left but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dawkins frees his head nicely. Oh but Nelson has switched to an armbar! Dawkins is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pudd Nelson!
A victorious Pudd Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Danny Dawkins had this to say: 'I don't care about a belt, I don't care about a title, (smacking himself in the forehead for emphasis to increase the blood flow), on this night, I will work for free.'.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Struja Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Nelson. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Struja Jr. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Struja Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Struja Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Struja Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to avoid it but Struja Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nelson to the ground. Nelson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Struja Jr but Struja Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Struja Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Struja Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Struja Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Struja Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position.
Struja Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Nelson wants to sweep here but Struja Jr controlling him for the moment.
Struja Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Nelson is pulling down on Struja Jr's head to control his posture.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Nelson looking for a sweep. Not yet Nelson, not yet.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Nelson keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Struja Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struja Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
Struja Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Struja Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Struja Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Struja Jr trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a hook but Struja Jr avoids it easily.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Struja Jr's shoulder, as Struja Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nelson.
Struja Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nelson but Nelson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Struja Jr throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Nelson shoots for a double leg takedown but Struja Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Nelson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Struja Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Struja Jr's head.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Struja Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Struja Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Struja Jr loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.#T1#
Struja Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struja Jr slips a jab and a cross from Nelson. #TD2#
Struja Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nelson looking to control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr preventing the sweep.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Struja Jr stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving. #T2#
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Struja Jr from controlling successfully.
Struja Jr won't allow Nelson to sweep him here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Struja Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Struja Jr distracts Nelson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Struja Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Struja Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Nelson working for submissions but it's allowed Struja Jr to get to half guard.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Struja Jr wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Struja Jr lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Nelson wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Struja Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson manages to get to full guard.
Struja Jr cracks Nelson with a solid left hand.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Nelson.
Nelson goes for a double leg but Struja Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Struja Jr continues to drive forward.
Nelson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson tries to break free but Struja Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Struja Jr. #BC2#
Struja Jr breaks from the clinch.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Struja Jr tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Struja Jr to the ground. Struja Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson dives in and grabs Struja Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Struja Jr pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja Jr slips under a jab from Nelson.
Struja Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struja Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Struja Jr throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Struja Jr drives through with a takedown into Nelson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Struja Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Nelson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nelson wants to stand but Struja Jr is controlling the position. #T2#
Struja Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nelson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Struja Jr is controlling him.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Struja Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Struja Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Struja Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Nelson looking to control. #SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Struja Jr defends it easily.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Struja Jr works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Nelson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Struja Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Struja Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Struja Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Struja Jr 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.
Struja Jr passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Struja Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struja Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Struja Jr is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludko Struja Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Struja Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Piper defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Piper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Piper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Piper lands a shoulder strike.
Piper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piper tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Piper back against the cage.
Piper misses with some punches.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piper has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson wants to get back to striking at distance but Piper won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Piper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Piper fails to land.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Nelson prevents a body shot from Piper.
Piper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Piper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piper keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Piper misses with a punch on the inside.
Piper tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Piper breaks the clinch.
Nelson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Piper.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piper moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Piper misses the target.
Nelson takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Piper's head.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Piper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Piper misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Piper misses the jab.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Peter Piper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Piper misses with an uppercut.
Nelson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Piper wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Piper counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Piper has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Piper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Piper has double underhooks.
Piper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nelson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Piper can turn it around.#T3#
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Piper has double underhooks.
Piper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piper misses with some punches.
Piper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Piper swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piper.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Piper.
Nelson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Piper breaks the clinch.
Nelson lands a glancing blow to the side of Piper's head.
Nelson cracks Piper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nelson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Piper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Piper uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Nelson shoots in looking for a takedown. Piper tries to sprawl out of it but Nelson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Piper manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Piper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Nelson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Piper takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Piper throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Piper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piper tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Piper back against the cage. #BC#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Piper dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Piper.
Piper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Piper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Piper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Piper closes the distance and clinches.
Piper misses with the head strike.
Piper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Piper fails to land.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pudd Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Piper misses with a punch on the inside.
Piper working aggressively here.
Piper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piper lands a nice uppercut.
Piper tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Piper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Piper.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Piper lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nelson or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piper misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Piper is working Nelson over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Piper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Piper lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Piper.
Peter Piper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Piper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Piper has him pressed against the cage.
Piper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson has had enough of the clinch but Piper keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Piper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piper misses the jab.
As Piper tries to get set, Nelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Piper manages to avoid the attempt.
Piper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Piper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piper throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Piper scores with a jab. Nelson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Piper slaps away a takedown attempt from Nelson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piper jabs Nelson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Piper sprawls well.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a hook. Piper ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Nelson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Piper misses. #CL2#
Piper gets a clinch.
Piper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Piper has double underhooks.
Nelson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Piper has him pressed against the cage.
Piper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piper digs a right hand into Nelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelson's gas tank.
Piper pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Piper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.
Piper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piper swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Piper.
Piper has a couple of punches blocked by Nelson.
Piper can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Piper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Piper.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Piper.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Piper.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Piper 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#
Piper closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Piper.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nelson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Piper misses.
Piper doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Piper wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Piper.
Piper throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Piper misses with a straight left.
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson dives in and grabs Piper's left leg, looking for a takedown. Piper pushes down on Nelson's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Piper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Piper.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piper.
Piper with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piper lands a jab.
Piper throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Piper thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Piper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nelson.
Piper throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson slips under a jab from Piper.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson misses the body punch
letting Piper counter with a right hand.
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Piper to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Piper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peter Piper seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
Piper cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nelson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Piper finish him?
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Piper throws a pinpoint strike between Nelson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Nelson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Piper scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Piper!
Peter Piper gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: LAFC Fight Night 8
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Nelson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blanco in his tracks.
Blanco throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Nelson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nelson.
Blanco throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blanco takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Blanco throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Blanco throws a good cross that connects.
Blanco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blanco throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Blanco scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Blanco throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blanco misses with a hook.
Nelson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blanco lands with a hook. Nelson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blanco walks into a left hand.
Nelson lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nelson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nelson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Blanco catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nelson walks into a straight right hand from Blanco.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blanco.
Blanco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blanco tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanco sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Blanco misses.
Blanco swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Nelson catches Blanco right on the button with a cross.
Blanco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nelson throws the left hand but Blanco avoids the punch easily.
Gerardo Blanco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blanco misses with a lunging right hand
and Nelson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Blanco.
Nelson throws an overhand right that lands on Blanco's shoulder, as Blanco tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blanco! But no joy.
Blanco slips under a jab from Nelson.
Despite the aggression on Blanco's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Blanco avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Blanco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson. #T2#
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blanco.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nelson misses with a hook. Blanco ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Nelson.
Blanco throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Blanco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanco throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Blanco looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nelson looks to throw the jab but Blanco is out of range.
As Nelson backs off Blanco throws a huge counter combo but Nelson manages to avoid it all.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Nelson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nelson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Blanco.
Jab from Nelson.#T3#
Nelson misses with a looping left.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blanco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nelsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Nice uppercut lands for Blanco. That snapped Nelson's head back.
Blanco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Blanco slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Sloppy strikes from Blanco. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nelson cracks Blanco with an open hand slap.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Blanco's head but Blanco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by Nelson.
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!
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson misses with a hook
enabling Blanco to counter with a crisp jab.
Blanco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Nice cross by Nelson.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanco throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Blanco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blanco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Blanco misses with the combination.
Nelson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blanco on the side of the head.
Blanco misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blanco throws out a loose jab but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
Nelson works Blanco's body with a nice hook.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blanco! But no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Nelson scores with a decent looking hook.
Blanco misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pudd Nelson will probably get the nod.
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#
Blanco misses with an uppercut.
Nelson swings for the body but Blanco moves out of range.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Blanco throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Blanco staying out of range there.
Blanco is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Blanco misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a stiff right hand.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Blanco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Blanco walks into a stiff left hand from Nelson.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
Nelson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Blanco does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Nelson as he connects with a hook.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Blanco moves away and avoids it.
Blanco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blanco defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Blanco.
Nelson blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blanco there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Blanco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Blanco is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blanco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Blanco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Blanco looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Blanco uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#Nelson is rocked!
Blanco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with an uppercut
and Blanco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Nelson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nelson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blanco misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Blanco misses with an uppercut.
Blanco throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson seems to have got his legs back now.
Blanco throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Nelson lands a jab.
Nelson tests Blanco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson misses with a straight right.
Nelson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Blanco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nelson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blanco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blanco takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Nelson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blanco walks into a straight right hand from Nelson.
Blanco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blanco slips under a jab.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Blanco saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Blanco throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco scores with a body shot.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Blanco moves away and avoids it.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco throws a big shot that misses.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Nelson with a jab.
Nelson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Blanco.
A swing and a miss from Blanco.
Nelson moves out of range as Blanco strikes.
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blanco throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blanco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson defending well as Blanco loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blanco moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson throws a hook but Blanco avoids it easily.#KD2#
Blanco drops Nelson with a beautiful combination! Nelson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Blanco is looking for the KO!
A big right from Blanco misses.
Blanco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gerardo Blanco will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson missing with a left hand there. Blanco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Blanco missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blanco staying out of range there.
Blanco looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Blanco throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blanco.
Blanco misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws out a loose jab but Blanco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blanco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blanco misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanco off the cage and back into range.
Blanco looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson lands a jab to the head.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blanco.
Nelson connects with a crisp jab.
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 thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blanco swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A slow jab from Blanco misses its intended target.
Nelson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blanco.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Blanco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco slips under a jab.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gerardo Blanco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blanco has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Blanco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nelson finds it's way round the side to connect with Blanco's head.
Blanco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blanco throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nelson.
Blanco stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Nelson connects with a right hand. Blanco shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Blanco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blanco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blanco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a hook. Blanco ducked under it nicely.
Blanco misses the jab.#T2#
Blanco takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson connects with a body shot that sends Blanco's belly button to the back.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Blanco knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson misses with a hook.
Blanco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blanco staying out of range there.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.#CL#
Nelson forces Blanco back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Blanco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson dips to his left and cracks Blanco with an uppercut!
Blanco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blanco moves out of range as Nelson strikes.
Nelson throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Blanco takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Blanco ducks under a wild hook from Nelson.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Blanco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Blanco tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blanco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nelson.
Blanco is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.#T3#
Nelson slips a jab from Blanco.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Blanco.
Nelson tries to counter with a takedown but Blanco is quick to defend against it.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Blanco had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson lunges at Blanco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blanco's hand.
Nelson slips a straight right by Blanco.
Nelson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blanco sprawls and moves away.
Blanco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nelson slips a jab from Blanco.
Nelson lands with a hook. Blanco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blanco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nelson on the side of the head.
Blanco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanco blocks a jab.
Blanco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Blanco takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Blanco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Blanco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4#
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson misses with a looping right.
Nelson throws a jab when Blanco was well out of range.
Nelson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blanco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Blanco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Blanco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Blanco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blanco.
Blanco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blanco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Nelson pushes Blanco up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blanco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blanco throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Blanco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pudd Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nelson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pudd Nelson!
A relieved looking Pudd 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.

Event: LAFC Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Nelson cracks Liddell with an open hand slap.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Liddell. Liddell gets slowly back to his feet.
Liddell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liddell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nelson lands with a cross.
Liddell throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liddell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liddell is looking to chop away at Nelson's legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Liddell is defended easily by Nelson.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Liddell's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Liddell on the side of the head.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liddell shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Liddell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chunk Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Jab by Nelson.
Liddell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson catches Liddell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Liddell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nelson.
Liddell tries to move into range but Nelson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nelson lands a head shot.#ROC2#Liddell is rocked!
Liddell looks up at the clock. Bad move! Nelson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Liddell. Nelson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pudd Nelson!
A victorious Pudd Nelson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022

#R1#
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nelson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimakov manages to circle out of the way.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Dimakov.
Dimakov lands the left hand.
Nelson lands with a right hand.
Dimakov thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson slips a jab from Dimakov.
As Dimakov tries to get set, Nelson tries to push him back and clinch up but Dimakov manages to avoid the attempt.
Dimakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Konstantin Dimakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Dimakov.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Dimakov moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimakov throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.
Dimakov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimakov.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimakov misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a left and a right that stings Dimakov. #T1#
Dimakov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big right from Dimakov misses.
Dimakov scores with a jab to the body.
Konstantin Dimakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimakov swinging wildly here.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Dimakov.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nelson slips a jab from Dimakov.
Dimakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dimakov lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dimakov misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Dimakov clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Dimakov lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Dimakov breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dimakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dimakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimakov can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Dimakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimakov throws a head punch that misses.
Dimakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson is trying to break the clinch but Dimakov has him pressed against the cage.
Dimakov tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimakov tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Dimakov. #T3#
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Dimakov.
Dimakov gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dimakov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Dimakov.
Dimakov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dimakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dimakov fails to land.
Dimakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimakov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dimakov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Nelson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
A shot in the inside from Dimakov.
Dimakov working aggressively here.
Dimakov 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.#BC2#
Dimakov breaks from the clinch.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dimakov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimakov misses the shot to the body.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dimakov leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dimakov instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Dimakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Dimakov misses.
Dimakov misses with a double jab.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimakov scores with a jab to the head.
Dimakov tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dimakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dimakov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
Dimakov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dimakov swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range. #T1#
Dimakov looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Dimakov - just one landing. #CL2#
Dimakov pushes Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson goes for a takedown attempt but Dimakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dimakov scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Dimakov.
Dimakov is looking to clinch.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Dimakov and move into the clinch.
Dimakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Dimakov looks to move away, Nelson throws a big counter combo but Dimakov just gets out of the way.#T2#
Nice shot by Dimakov.
Dimakov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Dimakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dimakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dimakov tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Dimakov - just one landing.
Dimakov throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson slips a jab from Dimakov.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Dimakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dimakov sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dimakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Dimakov throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson tries to bum rush Dimakov with a series of wild strikes but Dimakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dimakov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dimakov lands a jab to the nose.
Dimakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a three punch combo that has Dimakov backing up. Dimakov nods at Nelson to acknowledge the strikes.
Dimakov throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Dimakov. #CL2#
Dimakov moves into range and clinches up with Nelson.
Dimakov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Dimakov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dimakov breaks from the clinch.
Nelson misses with the combination. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Nelson scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dimakov closes the distance and pushes Nelson back into the cage.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dimakov is keeping busy.
Dimakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Dimakov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nelson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimakov can turn it around.
Dimakov tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Dimakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimakov tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimakov stalling against the cage.
Dimakov is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Dimakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dimakov takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Dimakov and move into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Dimakov misses #CL#
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Dimakov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Dimakov.
A head punch on the inside from Dimakov fails to land.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Dimakov.
Dimakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson. #BC2#
Dimakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dimakov.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but Dimakov shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Dimakov finds it's way through Nelson's defenses. #T1#
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimakov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dimakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson throws a big counter combination but Dimakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Dimakov misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a series of strikes. Dimakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Konstantin Dimakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimakov. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson slips under a jab from Dimakov.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Dimakov and move into the clinch.
Dimakov takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson is looking to counter the offense by Dimakov and move into the clinch.
Dimakov throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Nelson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dimakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
Dimakov lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Nelson goes for a double leg but Dimakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dimakov continues to drive forward.
Dimakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Dimakov tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Dimakov back against the cage.
Dimakov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nelson blocks a body shot from Dimakov. #BC2#
Dimakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut there from Dimakov.#T3#
A punch combination from Nelson misses. #CL2#
Dimakov clinches up against the cage.
Dimakov tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Dimakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson slips under a jab from Dimakov.
Nelson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Konstantin Dimakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dimakov swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dimakov manages to circle out of the way.
Dimakov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimakov throws a sloppy body shot
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Dimakov.
Dimakov looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
It looked like Nelson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dimakov throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimakov looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
Nelson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Dimakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Dimakov lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Dimakov.
Nelson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimakov. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimakov looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dimakov throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Dimakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dimakov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Dimakov!

Event: LAFC 35
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
McDudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nelson's hands.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but McDudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Nelson takes the fight into the clinch.
Nelson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nelson is working for takedown but McDudley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Colin McDudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.#BC#
McDudley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDudley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDudley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
McDudley breaks from the clinch.
McDudley misses with a hook.#T1#
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from McDudley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Colin McDudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson fails with the takedown
and McDudley counters with a stiff right hand.
McDudley lands a right hook to the body.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson blocks a jab.#T2#
McDudley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Pudd Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson dives in for a single leg takedown but McDudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDudley throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
McDudley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDudley.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDudley is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, McDudley circles away and we're back to standing.
McDudley misses with a right hand
and Nelson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
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 tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDudley counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with McDudley.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
McDudley breaks the clinch.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - McDudley circles away.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
And Nelson responds with a good body kick, but McDudley manages to step out the way in time.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like McDudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McDudley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice cross by McDudley.#T4#
McDudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDudley, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McDudley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson fails to land the takedown.
McDudley is looking to counter punch.
McDudley throws a body shot but no joy.
McDudley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McDudley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDudley wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McDudley 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#
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but McDudley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson staying out of range there.
And Nelson responds with a good body kick, but McDudley manages to step out the way in time.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but McDudley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been informed that Nelson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from McDudley misses the target.
McDudley throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Nelson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from McDudley as Nelson shoots in.
Colin McDudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson moves away from the strike by McDudley.
McDudley backing away here, and Nelson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McDudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nelson is looking to clinch.
McDudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from McDudley.
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDudley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
Nelson staying out of range there.
McDudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
A big left from McDudley misses.
Nelson closes the distance but McDudley moves to the side
and McDudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Nelson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDudley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nelson somewhat.
Nelson moves to clinch but McDudley breaks away
letting McDudley counter with a right hand.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson blocks the body kick.
McDudley digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.
McDudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.#T3#
Jab from McDudley.
McDudley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
McDudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nelson moves out of range as McDudley strikes.
Nelson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McDudley's waist but McDudley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side. #T4#
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
McDudley loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
McDudley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDudley throws out the jab.
McDudley throws a shot to the body.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt
and McDudley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDudley takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDudley.
Nelson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDudley defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDudley missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDudley thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colin McDudley dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDudley.
Nelson slips under a jab from McDudley.
A jab lands there for McDudley.
Nice takedown defense from McDudley. No joy for Nelson on that attempt.
Nelson tries to clinch
and McDudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Colin McDudley is winning the standup battle so far.
McDudley misses the shot to the body.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDudley misses with a straight right.
Nelson is trying to counter with his kicks.
McDudley scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
McDudley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson moves away from the strike by McDudley.
The crowd cheers as McDudley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from McDudley misses its intended target.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDudley looks to land a left hand but Nelson moved out of range nicely.
McDudley lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nelson goes for a double leg but McDudley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McDudley continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Colin McDudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pudd Nelson.
Nelson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
McDudley lands with a nice body punch.
McDudley lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
McDudley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDudley jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDudley connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A slow jab from McDudley misses its intended target.
McDudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.#T3#
McDudley works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
McDudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - McDudley circles away.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McDudley connects with a body shot that sends Nelson's belly button to the back.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from McDudley.
Nelson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McDudley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McDudley blocks it well.
McDudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
McDudley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDudley throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson tries to clinch but McDudley moves out of range.
McDudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McDudley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson tries to clinch up
enabling McDudley to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin McDudley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDudley, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin McDudley!
Colin McDudley very nearly forgot to thank Darvin Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1##TD#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Nelson's guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nelson has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nelson's guard.#REVR##T1#
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones controlling the pace.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones throwing shots but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Jones trying to control from Nelson's half guard. Nelson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Nelson misses the target.
Nelson swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Nelson tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nelson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Jones shoots in.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Jones's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jones darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nelson's efforts to push away.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jones. #T1#
Jones pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones keeps control of Nelson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nelson wants to break free but Jones has control.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Jones pushes Nelson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nelson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson can't break the clinch.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#KD#
Jones lands a vicious elbow to the side of Nelson's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Jones tries to finish him with strikes but Nelson still seems able to defend himself so Jones steps back and lets Nelson get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#Nelson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pudd Nelson has been cut.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?#T2#
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Nelson's ribcage. Nelson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Jones has Nelson pressed against the cage. He pushes Nelson back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Jones throws a beautiful elbow that sends Nelson crashing to the floor! Jones piles on the pressure with more strikes! Nelson is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Jones!
A very excited looking Joshua Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ENIGMA MONDAY NIGHT FIGHTS 2
Date: Jan 03, 2022

#R1#
Brisson works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brisson.
Brisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Brisson's body.
Brisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Good work by Brisson as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Brisson's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brisson wants to clinch.#CL#
Brisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Brisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Brisson.#CL#
Brisson darts in and clinches Nelson up against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Brisson breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a good cross that connects.
Brisson throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson with the inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brisson defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brisson wants to clinch.
Nelson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Brisson.
Nelson jabs at Brisson's body.
Brisson misses the jab.
A punch combination from Brisson misses. #T2#
Nelson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brisson. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brisson's sensitive parts.
Nelson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brisson blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Brisson misses the target.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Brisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brisson scores with a nice strike.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Brisson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nelson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brisson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brisson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nelson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brisson throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brisson.
Nelson connects with a body shot.
Jab from Brisson.#T3#
Nelson digs a good hook to Brisson's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Brisson's head back.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Nelson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Nelson finds it's way through Brisson's defenses.
Brisson looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brisson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Brisson wants to clinch
and Nelson counters with a big head kick but Brisson shrugs it off.
Brisson scores with a hook.
Brisson throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range. #KD#
Brisson sends Nelson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brisson is motioning to the referee to let Nelson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Brisson finish him?
A big right from Brisson misses.
Brisson swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Brisson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brisson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4##KD#
Brisson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nelson sprawling to the canvas! Nelson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brisson finish him?!
Nelson lands with a straight right. Brisson didn't see that one coming.
Brisson defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Brisson misses the jab.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brisson. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Brisson misses.
Nelson throws a leg kick that misses.
Brisson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nelson thuds his shin into the meat of Brisson's side.
Nelson throws a body punch but Brisson moves out of range.
Brisson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Brisson does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD#
Brisson sends Nelson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brisson is motioning to the referee to let Nelson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brisson misses the shot to the body.
Brisson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brisson misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas Brisson dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Brisson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Brisson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nelson! But no joy.
Nelson lands a slapping body shot.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Brisson misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Brisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Nelson coming out on top.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Brisson tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brisson scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brisson takes a swing at Nelson's ribcage but misses.
Brisson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Nelson. Beautiful body shot.
Brisson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Brisson looks to throw the jab but Nelson is out of range.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brisson swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brisson throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Brisson misses with a body shot.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Brisson throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Brisson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Brisson moved away.
Brisson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nelson throws a body shot but no joy.
Brisson throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Brisson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson walks into a jab.
Brisson moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.#T2#
Brisson misses with an uppercut.
Brisson wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Brisson clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Brisson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nelson misses with a body punch. #BC#
Brisson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brisson throws out the jab.
Nelson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nelson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brisson catches Nelson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Brisson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brisson looking to stall.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Brisson lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Brisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Nelson misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brisson blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Brisson.
Brisson tries to clinch up.
Nice uppercut there from Brisson.
Nelson moves out of range as Brisson strikes.
Brisson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nelson doesn't seem bothered though.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nelson misses with a hook. Brisson ducked under it nicely.
Brisson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brisson.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicholas Brisson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brisson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4##KD#
Brisson lands a left and a right that send Nelson crashing to the mat, dazed. Brisson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brisson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Nelson's jaw. Nelson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Brisson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicholas Brisson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicholas Brisson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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