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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Mandela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mandela comes to the cage accompanied by Free Nelson Mandela. Nelson has chosen Step into a world - KRS One as his entrance music. 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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28
159 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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155 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Mandela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbo Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandela misses with a takedown attempt - Nelson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandela throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses with an uppercut. Mandela saw that one coming.
Mandela has a takedown stuffed.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Mandela shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mandela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Mandela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandela is just out of range.
Mandela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Nelson.
Nelson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mandela. That did some damage!
Nelson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mandela counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandela is just out of range.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mandela.
A combination from Mandela does no damage.
Mandela moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Nelson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Nelson Mandela has been cut.
Mandela takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mandela checks the leg kick.
Kimbo Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandela throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandela throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Mandela avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mandela is defended easily by Nelson.
Mandela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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 throws a body punch but Mandela moves out of range.
Mandela looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson throws out a leg kick but Mandela moves out of range and Nelson only half commits.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandela needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Nelson tenderised Mandela's leg. Mandela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kimbo Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandela.
The fighters circling - Nelson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mandela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nelson regains half guard.
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nelson is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kimbo Nelson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nelson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Mandela's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mandela throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson lands a head shot.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Nelson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandela rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Mandela avoids nicely.
Nelson scores with a shot to the body.
Nelson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandela counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nelson misses with a combination
and Mandela counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Mandela tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nelson trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kimbo Nelson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nelson cracks the inside of Mandela's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land a front kick but Mandela steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Nelson misses its intended target.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mandela, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mandela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Mandela is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nelson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandela moves away.
Mandela chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Mandela with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandela avoids the body shot from Nelson.
Nelson leaves Mandela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Mandela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandela shoots in looking for a takedown but Nelson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mandela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nelson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nelson Mandela'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!
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandela manages to avoid it.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Mandela moves his leg out of the way.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson Mandela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Mandela 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nelson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mandela fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimbo Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mandela throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nelson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nelson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mandela counters with a nice uppercut.
Nelson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick from Mandela.
Mandela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nelson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandela.
Mandela cracks Nelson with a good jab.
Mandela looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.
Mandela will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Mandela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson sizes up Mandela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mandela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson lands a jab to Mandela's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandela blocks the body kick.
Nelson lands a nice looking body kick.
Nelson scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Nelson.
Nelson digs a good hook to Mandela's body.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mandela will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mandela blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson scores with a hook.
Nelson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandela looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Nelson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nelson Mandela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mandela tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Nelson!
Kimbo Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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