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Event:
CFC 566
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Lugnunum fails with a takedown attempt.
Lugnunum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from Nelson #TD#
and Lugnunum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nelson's 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 working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lugnunum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lugnunum keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Lugnunum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugnunum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lugnunum pushing down on Nelson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Nelson taking some punishment here, with Lugnunum in his half guard.
Lugnunum lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lugnunum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lugnunum.
Lugnunum 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.
Lugnunum thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
Lugnunum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lugnunum not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nelson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lugnunum is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Lugnunum seems content to control.
Lugnunum working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Lugnunum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lugnunum 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson looks winded!
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugnunum not doing much here.
Lugnunum 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.
Lugnunum lands a big elbow - Nelson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lugnunum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herminos Lugnunum!
A very excited looking Herminos Lugnunum 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. |
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Event:
CFC 551
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Nelson shoots in but Schneider avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schneider slips a straight right by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Schneider looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Schneider.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schneider.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kyle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Schneider moved away.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schneider wants to counter the offense by Nelson and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Schneider counters by moving into the clinch.
Schneider is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Schneider jumps guard.
#T1#
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Schneider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schneider tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schneider is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Schneider tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Schneider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schneider sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schneider looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Nelson tries to hold on but Schneider postures up.
Schneider wants to take his opponent's back but Nelson doesn't allow it.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Schneider takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nelson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schneider controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good control from Schneider.#SUB2#
Schneider is looking for the choke from the back position but Nelson is controlling his hands well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Schneider dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nelson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schneider at a distance.
#CL#
Nelson clinches.
Schneider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schneider leaning against his opponent.
Schneider lands an uppercut.
Schneider taking a breather.
Nelson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Schneider decides to pull guard.
Nelson trying to control but Schneider is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schneider trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schneider has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Schneider's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nelson throwing strikes from guard but Schneider blocks nicely.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schneider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schneider's guard. #REVR#
Schneider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard. #REVB#
Schneider looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Schneider is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Schneider has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schneider with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schneider is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Schneider is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nelson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Schneider looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schneider is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Schneider moves nicely into side control.
Schneider works to advance to full mount. Nelson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schneider controlling from mount.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Schneider working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Nelson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Schneider off and cradles Nelson's limp body as Schneider celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Fred Schneider!
During a confident post fight interview, Fred Schneider thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 544
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nelson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chukwuma. Chukwuma obviously looking to wear him down.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Chukwuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chukwuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chukwuma but Chukwuma pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chukwuma thinks about countering with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chukwuma.
Nelson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chukwuma makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nelson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chukwuma counters with an inside leg kick.
Chukwuma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nelson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Chukwuma is avoiding it.
Chukwuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chukwuma works the jab nicely.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chukwuma.
#CL#
Chukwuma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chukwuma works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Chukwuma.
Nelson looks winded!
Chukwuma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chukwuma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chukwuma gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chukwuma.
Chukwuma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chukwuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T2#
Chukwuma landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chukwuma.
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Chukwuma.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chukwuma lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
Chukwuma lands a nice knee to the body.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chukwuma.
A short left from Chukwuma.
Chukwuma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chukwuma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nelson backwards. #ROC#Nelson is rocked!#T3#
Chukwuma lands a big right hand that drops Nelson! The killer instinct kicks in and Chukwuma finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Chukwuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tinashe Chukwuma!
Our winner, Tinashe Chukwuma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Montana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Montana misses with a straight right. #CL#
Montana rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Montana misses with a body punch.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Montana lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana pushes Nelson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Montana tries to throw a body punch but Nelson avoids it by throwing Montana back against the cage.
Nelson takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
#BC#
Montana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montana throws a hook but Nelson avoids it easily.#CL2#
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Montana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Montana misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montana.
A frustrated look appears on Nelson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Montana.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Montana can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Montana working aggressively here.
Montana struggles to land a body shot inside as Nelson controls his hands.
Montana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Montana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nelson is looking to break free of the clinch but Montana has double underhooks.
Montana is leaning against Nelson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson working aggressively here.
A short right from Montana.
A short left from Montana. #T3#
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Montana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Montana digs a right hand into Nelson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nelson's gas tank.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Montana breaks the clinch.
Montana throws a jab when Nelson was well out of range.
Montana throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Montana misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Montana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montana swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Michael Montana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Nelson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montana swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses the shot to the body.
Montana swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Montana misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montana misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
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 combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Montana lands a jab.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Montana avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Montana throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Montana. Montana maintains the clinch.
Nelson is trying to push Montana away but Montana has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Montana 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#
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Montana has managed to clinch.
Montana misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nelson's elbow.
Nelson tries to stall but Montana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Montana blocks a body shot from Nelson.
Montana works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Montana lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana cracks Nelson with a nice body shot.
Michael Montana has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Montana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Montana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Montana misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montana. #T1#
Montana lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Montana working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Montana lands a right hand.
Montana tries to work over Nelson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montana.
A right hand to the body from Montana.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Montana.
Montana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montana lands a right hand. #BC#
Montana breaks the clinch.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
Montana's corner calls for a 1-2. Montana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Montana walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nelson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Montana swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nelson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Montana! |
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Event:
CFC 524
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Kyle Nelson has been cut.
Nelson shoots in and drives through. Boy sprawls well.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Nelson darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boy throws a head punch that misses.
Boy gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Nelson can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Boy working aggressively here.
#T1#
Boy misses with the head strike.
Nelson blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Nelson's head.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Boy.
Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nelson backwards.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nelson blocks an uppercut.
Boy working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Boy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2##BC2#
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nelson defending well as Boy loads up on a big left hand.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
Boy avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Big Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boy is looking to counter punch.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Boy misses the jab.
Nelson throws a right hand that Boy ducks under and follows up with a left that Boy also avoids with ease.
Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Nelson misses with the combination.
#T3#
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Nelson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson slips under a jab from Boy.
As Boy backs off Nelson throws a huge counter combo but Boy manages to avoid it all.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab from Boy.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Boy misses.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Boy circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nelson thuds his right hand into Boy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson slips under a jab from Boy.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Boy.
The crowd cheers as Boy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nelson doesn't seem phased though.
Nelson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Boy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy misses with an uppercut. Nelson saw that one coming.
Nelson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nelson misses with a straight left.
Boy loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Nelson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Boy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy misses with a hook
and Nelson counters with a nice body shot.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Boy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boy blocks the body kick.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kyle Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nelson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Boy as he connects with a hook.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boy.
A swing and a miss from Boy.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Big Boy is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Boy moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
Boy misses with a looping left.
Boy misses with an uppercut.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nelson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boy.
Nelson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A cross from Boy lands.
Boy misses with a left hand
enabling Nelson to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson cracks Boy with a good jab.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
A slow jab from Boy misses its intended target. #TD2#
Nelson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that! #T2#
Nelson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Nelson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nelson throws some wild stikes that Boy manages to avoid easily.
Boy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nelson.
Boy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nelson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson wants to take Boy's back here but Boy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nelson looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Nelson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boy momentarily.
Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson. #TD2#
Nelson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boy on his heels. He'll look to pass Boy's guard now, I'm sure.
Boy keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boy's guard.
Boy is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the pace.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boy defending well though. #T1#
Nelson is looking to advance position but Boy won't allow it.
Nelson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nelson trying to control but Boy is having none of it. #T2##SUB2#
Nelson working for a guillotine from mount but Boy is in no mood to give up.
Nelson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nelson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Nelson's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Nelson thowing shots but they're missing.
Nelson trying to control but Boy is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boy is trying to escape the mount but Nelson keeps good control and instead manages to take Boy's back.
Will Nelson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nelson misses with a punch to the head. #SUB2#
Nelson is cranking Boy's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Boy! He's tightened the choke and Boy is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Nelson! |
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Event:
CFC 521
Date: Jan 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Bongo lands a body shot.
Bongo throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.
Bongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Bongo tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Bongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Bingo Bongo has been cut.
Bongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson lands with a straight right. Bongo didn't see that one coming.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Bongo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Bongo avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bongo tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bongo to the ground. Bongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bongo blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Bongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bingo Bongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.
Bongo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nelson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bongo.#CL#
Bongo rushes Nelson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Bongo to work.
Bongo tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Bongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sloppy strikes from Bongo. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson works Bongo's body with a nice hook.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Bongo digs a good body shot into Nelson's ribs.#T2#
Bongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Bongo as Nelson shoots in.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson shoots for a takedown but Bongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bingo Bongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Nelson.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongo.
Bongo tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Bongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Bongo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongo is breathing heavily.
Bongo lands with a right hand.
Bongo misses with a wild combination.
Bongo misses the body punch
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Nelson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nelson has Bongo pushed against the cage.
Bongo tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bongo controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nelson keeps control of Bongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bongo effectively controlling the action here.
Nelson misses with an elbow over the top.
Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Bongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bongo throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bongo misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bongo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bongo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bongo misses with a looping right.
Bongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson tests Bongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Nelson clinches.
Bongo has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
Bongo stalling the fight.
Nelson stalling the fight.
Nelson is looking to control Bongo's arms but Bongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nelson has his back to the cage.
Bongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Bongo is working Nelson over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Bongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bingo Bongo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bongo throws a one two combo.
Bongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily.
Bingo Bongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Nelson feints and as Bongo raises his hands in defense, Nelson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nelson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongo wants to get back to his feet but Nelson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nelson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bongo looking to pass the guard.
Nelson has his hands on Bongo's head, controlling the position. #T1##SU#
Nelson is working an open guard so Bongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Bongo blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Bongo throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Bongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bongo tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Jab by Nelson.
Bongo misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson has a couple of punches blocked by Bongo.
#T2#
Nelson tries to work over Bongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nelson stalling.
A short uppercut from Bongo.
Nelson wants a takedown but no success here.
Nelson is trying to drag Bongo to the mat but Bongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nelson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson pushes Bongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Bongo tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Nelson working aggressively here.
Bongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Bongo breaks from the clinch.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bongo moves out of range.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bongo throws a big shot that misses.
Bongo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nelson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bongo throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Bongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Bongo is avoiding it.
Bongo misses with a straight right.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bongo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson is looking to clinch.
A left and a right from Nelson both land. Nice combination. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bongo. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Nelson has managed to clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bongo scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Nelson.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongo prevents a body shot from Nelson.
Nelson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bongo's elbow. #BC2#
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#Bingo Bongo's cut is getting worse.
Decent striking displayed by Nelson there.
Nelson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kyle Nelson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bingo Bongo's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Bongo has Nelson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bongo throws a combination that misses
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Bongo moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Bongo misses the target.
Bongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bongo lands with a nice body punch.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Bongo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bongo throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bongo misses with a few strikes there.
Bongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bongo is able to avoid easily.#T1##CL2#
Nelson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Nelson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bongo up against the cage.
Bongo letting Nelson take a breather here.#BC#
Bongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bongo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.#T2##CL#
Bongo gets a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bongo.#BC#
Bongo breaks the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bongo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Bingo Bongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bongo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Nelson. No joy for Bongo on that attempt.
Bongo checks a low kick from Nelson.#CL2#
Nelson clinches. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nelson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Bongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bongo is looking to wear down Nelson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Nelson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bongo is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bongo can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Bongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bingo Bongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Bongo can't get the takedown.
Nelson taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.#BC2#
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bongo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyle Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Nelson has Bongo up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Bongo manages to break the clinch.
Bongo throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Nelson! |
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Event:
CFC 517
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Nelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Prilla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Prilla's head back.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Prilla.
Nelson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anthony Prilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Prilla takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prilla explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Prilla has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses
and Prilla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prilla throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Prilla misses.
Prilla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Prilla.
Nelson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Prilla throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nelson.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prilla closes the distance but Nelson moves to the side
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Nelson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prilla sizes up Nelson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prilla lands with a kick to the ribs.
#TD#
Prilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nelson's guard.
Prilla wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Prilla knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Prilla is in close to Nelson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prilla being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Prilla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Prilla has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Prilla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Prilla throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nelson's body to avoid the submission. Nelson has instead reached around Prilla's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nelson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kyle Nelson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson tries to pull guard but Gardner holds him up against the cage and eventually Nelson drops back down to his feet.
Gardner wants a takedown.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nelson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nelson stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson wants a takedown.
Gardner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nelson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rulon Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson wants to stall.
#T1#
Gardner gets through Nelson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nelson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gardner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nelson.
Gardner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Gardner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gardner manages to end up in side control.
Gardner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nelson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nelson is looking for a sweep.
Gardner wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Gardner working away.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Nelson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gardner.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gardner throwing strikes but Nelson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gardner prevents Nelson from moving into mount.
Gardner is looking for a sweep.
Nelson working away.#SUB2#
Nelson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gardner is defending well.
Nelson tries to advance to mount but Gardner denies him.
Nelson throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
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.
Nelson advances to mount.
Nelson controlling the pace for now.
Gardner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nelson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nelson looking to control but Gardner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardner tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Nelson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into Gardner's guard.
Gardner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nelson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson tries to clinch but Gardner is having none of it.
Nelson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gardner's waist but Gardner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nelson off to one side.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.#TD#
Gardner gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
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 looking to control.
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.
Gardner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kyle Nelson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Nelson trying to control the position.
Nelson seems keen to control Gardner's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut lands for Nelson. That snapped Gardner's head back.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Gardner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nelson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gardner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nelson trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gardner is controlling Nelson's posture.#SUB#
Gardner working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Gardner keeping full guard, as Nelson tries to pass.
Gardner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nelson on the ground.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gardner's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nelson works his way into full mount!
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Nelson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gardner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gardner misses with a takedown
and Nelson counters with a low kick, right behind Gardner 's knee.
Kyle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gardner clinches up with Nelson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nelson taking a breather.
Gardner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gardner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gardner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardner swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Gardner gets a clinch.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner tries a body shot but Nelson blocks it.
Gardner wants to take the fight to the mat but Nelson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gardner as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner is struggling to control the position.
Nelson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Gardner manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Gardner tries to counter with a takedown but Nelson is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Nelson gets tackled into the cage by Gardner. Gardner maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
Gardner preventing the sweep.
Nelson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kyle Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Gardner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gardner wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson trying to keep a closed guard but Gardner is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rulon Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rulon Gardner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##CL#
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Gardner 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.
Gardner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nelson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nelson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gardner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gardner wants a takedown.
Gardner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson throws a combination. Gardner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gardner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gardner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gardner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Nelson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nelson lands in his opponent's guard.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Nelson!
Rulon Gardner spoke after the fight, saying 'Keith Peterson was at some dive bar with a $5 floozy right before this fight. I call kangaroo court.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Galarza. Galarza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Galarza avoids them all with ease.
Nelson sets himself, and Galarza steps forward looking for the clinch! Nelson avoids it this time.
Galarza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nelson defends well and Galarza ends up having to push Nelson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nelson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A punch combination from Galarza misses.
Galarza shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyle Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Galarza.
Galarza slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Galarza has had enough of the clinch but Nelson keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galarza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nelson after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Galarza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson misses with a kick to the body.
Galarza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Galarza looks winded!#CL#
Nelson forces Galarza back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC2#
Galarza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel Galarza has been cut.
Galarza misses the shot to the body.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Galarza takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson is looking to land body kicks.
Kyle Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson with a hook.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galarza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Nelson - just one landing.
Galarza circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Galarza.
Galarza throws a big counter head kick but Nelson avoids it with no problem.
Galarza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nelson sprawls well. Nelson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Galarza gets slowly back to his feet.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Galarza walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galarza throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galarza wants to counter with a clinch but Nelson pushes him away.
Galarza drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#That has opened up Daniel Galarza's cut even more.#CL#
Nelson rushes Galarza and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Galarza pulls guard.
Nelson pushing down on Galarza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Nelson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson moves into full mount! Galarza won't be happy about that!
Nelson lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Nelson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Galarza turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Nelson off and cradles Galarza's limp body as Nelson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kyle Nelson! |
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