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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aurelio Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aurelio Moreira!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreira throws a leg kick that misses.
Aurelio Moreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moreira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nelson to the ground. Moreira is now in Nelson's guard.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing Moreira from standing up.
Nelson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreira stands and steps away. Nelson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Moreira gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Moreira wanted to stand there but Nelson had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nelson slips a jab from Moreira.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Moreira.
Moreira decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nelson to his feet.
Nelson scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreira passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Moreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Moreira looking to land elbow strikes but Nelson uses the position to regain half guard.
Moreira moves into full mount! Nelson won't be happy about that!
Moreira stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Moreira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is pressing down on Moreira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moreira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Moreira from controlling successfully.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Moreira pushes his legs off easily.
Moreira preventing the sweep.
Moreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nelson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moreira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moreira advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Moreira wants to control for a moment but Nelson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Moreira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moreira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Moreira's head back.
It looks like Aurelio Moreira has been cut.
Moreira on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Moreira looks winded!
Moreira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Moreira stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson throws a head kick but Moreira moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nelson.
Moreira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nelson.
Moreira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nelson is looking to control Moreira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
Moreira prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreira pulls his head out easily.
Nelson is looking to control Moreira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nelson avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelio Moreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aurelio Moreira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Nelson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Moreira throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nelson. Moreira shrugs it off though.
Nelson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson lands an overhand right.
Moreira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nelson counters with a nice body kick.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Moreira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Moreira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nelson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moreira is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson has his feet on Moreira's thighs here. He's pushed Moreira off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Moreira screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Nelson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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