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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atraeu Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson comes to the cage accompanied by Sail by AWOL Nation. Tony Stark will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atraeu Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Stark attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nelson needs to keep his hands up - Stark had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson misses with a body shot.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stark.
It looks like Atraeu Nelson has been cut.
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!
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice cross by Stark.
Stark scores with a hook to the body. Nelson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A right-left combo lands from Stark.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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 Stark walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stark looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
Stark tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nelson has time to react.
Nelson has Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
Stark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nelson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stark prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atraeu Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson wants a takedown.
Nelson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nelson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stark avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants a takedown.
Nelson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stark after a bit of a struggle.
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 Stark walks away with a smile on his face. Nelson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tony Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark works the jab nicely.
Stark throws a one two combo.
Stark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nelson's head backwards.
Stark throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nelson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Stark throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stark is fending him off so far but Nelson persists. Nope, Stark circles away and we're back to standing.
Stark avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Stark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson tries for a takedown but Stark sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stark is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nelson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stark chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tony Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stark tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stark tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nelson.
Stark scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stark tries to avoid it but Nelson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stark to the ground. Stark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Stark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark lands a jab-cross combination.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atraeu Nelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Stark throws a combination. Nelson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Nelson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stark punishes Nelson's body with a nice straight punch.
Stark lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Stark looks to land a combination but Nelson avoids it well.
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.
Nelson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stark did well to prevent Nelson getting side control.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nelson is working away from the top position though.
Stark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nelson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stark is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stark trying to control but Nelson postures up.
Stark wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to stand up here but Nelson is controlling him well.
Nelson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily.
Nelson is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stark controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nelson controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to roll over but Nelson keeps him under control.
Stark trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
Nelson is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.
Stark tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Nelson sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Nelson's guard.
Stark passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
Nelson tries to roll over but Stark keeps him under control.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Atraeu Nelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Atraeu Nelson's cut.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nelson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left and a right from Stark both land. Nice combination.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Atraeu Nelson's cut is getting worse.
Stark throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Stark throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stark tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Nelson moves out of range easily.
Tony Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Stark.
Nelson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Nelson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
Stark with a nice cross.
Stark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Stark.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Stark as Nelson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atraeu Nelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark misses with a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atraeu Nelson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems keen to control Nelson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tony Stark wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nelson tries to move into range but Stark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nelson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stark scores with a punch to the head.
Stark thumps Nelson with a low kick.
Stark lands with a straight right. Nelson didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Stark.
Stark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Stark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nelson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stark throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nelson.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark stuns Nelson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stark lands a really nice looking cross but Nelson seems unphased.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stark misses with a series of wild punches.
Stark rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stark 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
Tony Stark managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $25 159 Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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