Post by The Sandmen on Oct 20, 2014 12:52:33 GMT -5
Roy Nelson raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Ferocious staredown by Darth Bader while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Big Country and Darth Bader move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A right hand from Ryan Bader
makes Big Country stumble back!
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ryan Bader who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Roy Nelson pushes away Darth Bader trying to keep the fight at striking range
Darth Bader doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Bader slightly pushes Big Country into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Ryan Bader has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Country's ribs.
Big Country looks to be in very good shape.
Roy Nelson attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Bader was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader tries to grapple
He puts Big Country in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson slightly pushes Darth Bader into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Darth Bader launches a kick
but Roy Nelson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roy Nelson!
Darth Bader is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Big Country steps backwards away from Ryan Bader. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Country begins to launch a barrage of punches over Darth Bader
this is getting worse and worse for Darth Bader
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Mouth
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Darth Bader wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Big Country doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Big Country launches a hook to the body
Bang! Darth Bader stops that one with his ribs!
Roy Nelson and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Bader is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Roy Nelson and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Roy Nelson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Darth Bader's Left eye is beginning to swell
Roy Nelson and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Body kick by Roy Nelson...
just grazes his opponent.
Hard blow to Darth Bader's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Bader seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Roy Nelson!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader pushes Roy Nelson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Roy Nelson struggles not allowing Ryan Bader improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Roy Nelson looks to counter!
Big Country tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Bader! He is reversed and nor Roy Nelson is on half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Country tries to cover his face,
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Bader manages to switch to full guard.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Roy Nelson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Big Country tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Bader manages to switch to full guard.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Roy Nelson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Darth Bader
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Big Country's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Big Country
He succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Ryan Bader, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Ryan Bader
makes Big Country stumble back!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Darth Bader
Big Country manages to move aside
A solid combination from Roy Nelson
connects with Darth Bader.
Ryan Bader closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Country blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Big Country tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Darth Bader! Big Country has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Big Country has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Darth Bader.
Nicely done! Big Country now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader with two hooks in
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Roy Nelson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Country tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Country is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Darth Bader, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Country moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader with two hooks in
Darth Bader is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Darth Bader holds Roy Nelson's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Ryan Bader looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Darth Bader's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Country tries to cover his face,
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Roy Nelson tries to pass Ryan Bader's guard...
Roy Nelson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Darth Bader has Big Country controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Country is unable to move under Darth Bader control.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Big Country tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Country succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Darth Bader
Big Country tries to move to full mount
Big Country succeeds
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Roy Nelson rolls Ryan Bader to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Roy Nelson aggressively and repeatedly punches Darth Bader.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Darth Bader has Big Country controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Darth Bader manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Country
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Darth Bader throws a lazy kick
Big Country dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Roy Nelson charges at Darth Bader throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Darth Bader is rocked!
Roy Nelson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Roy Nelson tries a hook to the body
and hits Darth Bader ribs hard
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Roy Nelson.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Roy Nelson
makes Darth Bader stumble back!
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Darth Bader is holding Roy Nelson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Country's face with those brutal elbows! Big Country needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Ryan Bader storms over Big Country with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Roy Nelson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ryan Bader gets sloppy and Roy Nelson tries to take advantage...
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Roy Nelson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Country's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader tries to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Ryan Bader passes momentarily but Roy Nelson regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Roy Nelson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Bader! He is reversed and nor Roy Nelson is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Darth Bader launches a stiff jab!
Big Country ducks that one.
Big Country tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Roy Nelson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Darth Bader's chin! That stops Darth Bader in his tracks!
Brutal combination from Ryan Bader!
Big Country moves aside and dodges.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Roy Nelson goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Big Country only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Roy Nelson swings and Darth Bader has to retreat
Darth Bader fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roy Nelson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader launches a barrage of elbows over Big Country's face!
Roy Nelson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Country breaths deeply while on the ground
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
Big Country is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Country holds Ryan Bader's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Bader tries a high kick!
Big Country blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Ryan Bader circles around Big Country
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Country struggles... Ryan Bader is unable to take him down
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Roy Nelson to fight back!
Roy Nelson tries a hook to the body
but Darth Bader manages to dodge it
Roy Nelson has found an opening in the defense of Darth Bader, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Darth Bader's ribs.
Roy Nelson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Darth Bader may be in trouble!
Darth Bader has a small cut in his Nose
Roy Nelson attempts to cut off Darth Bader with punches
Darth Bader reels from the strikes.
A right hand from Roy Nelson
surprises Darth Bader!
Not a desiderable position that Darth Bader is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Country goes to the body...
He punishes Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Big Country avoids a dangerous strike from Darth Bader
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Darth Bader seems staggered and Roy Nelson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Darth Bader has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country decides to launch some tentative punches
Roy Nelson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Ryan Bader
just misses Big Country.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Roy Nelson.
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Round 4
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Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Big Country is connecting with a few punches
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country is holding Ryan Bader's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Bader loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Country blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Big Country tries to open up Ryan Bader's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Darth Bader in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Forehead
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
Big Country doesn't allow him!
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
You can see Darth Bader's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Country blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Big Country tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader tries to escape from the full mount...
Roy Nelson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Big Country has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Big Country tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roy Nelson controls the situation despite Ryan Bader efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader tries to escape from the full mount...
Roy Nelson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country suddenly holds Ryan Bader's arm and tries an armbar!
Darth Bader's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Darth Bader struggles to free himself
Darth Bader Hyper-extended his arm
Big Country is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Darth Bader Hyper-extended his arm
Darth Bader almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Roy Nelson by Submission (Armbar) at 2:32 Round 4
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 44/69 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 546 s
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 21/39 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 9/45 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 546 s
Bader just...yeah. WHo?
Ferocious staredown by Darth Bader while Mario Yamasaki recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Big Country and Darth Bader move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A right hand from Ryan Bader
makes Big Country stumble back!
Big Country has a small cut in his Forehead
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ryan Bader who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Roy Nelson pushes away Darth Bader trying to keep the fight at striking range
Darth Bader doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Roy Nelson
The fighters are clinching.
Ryan Bader slightly pushes Big Country into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Ryan Bader has found an opening in the defense of Big Country, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Big Country's ribs.
Big Country looks to be in very good shape.
Roy Nelson attempts a sweep single...
Ryan Bader was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Roy Nelson gets sloppy and Ryan Bader tries to take advantage...
Darth Bader tries to grapple
He puts Big Country in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Roy Nelson slightly pushes Darth Bader into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Mario Yamasaki sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Darth Bader launches a kick
but Roy Nelson avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Roy Nelson!
Darth Bader is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Big Country steps backwards away from Ryan Bader. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Big Country begins to launch a barrage of punches over Darth Bader
this is getting worse and worse for Darth Bader
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Mouth
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Darth Bader wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Big Country doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Big Country launches a hook to the body
Bang! Darth Bader stops that one with his ribs!
Roy Nelson and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Ryan Bader is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Roy Nelson and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Nice punch by Roy Nelson
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Darth Bader's Left eye is beginning to swell
Roy Nelson and Darth Bader engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Body kick by Roy Nelson...
just grazes his opponent.
Hard blow to Darth Bader's mid-section, he seems hurt
Ryan Bader seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Roy Nelson!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader pushes Roy Nelson against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Roy Nelson struggles not allowing Ryan Bader improve his position.
Poorly executed technique. Roy Nelson looks to counter!
Big Country tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Bader! He is reversed and nor Roy Nelson is on half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Country tries to cover his face,
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Bader manages to switch to full guard.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Roy Nelson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Big Country tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader attempts to move to full guard
Ryan Bader manages to switch to full guard.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Roy Nelson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Darth Bader
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Big Country's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Darth Bader
Darth Bader tries to close his guard around Big Country
He succeeds!
Mario Yamasaki tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Ryan Bader, but it's close.
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Round 2
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A right hand from Ryan Bader
makes Big Country stumble back!
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Darth Bader
Big Country manages to move aside
A solid combination from Roy Nelson
connects with Darth Bader.
Ryan Bader closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Country blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Big Country tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Darth Bader! Big Country has one hook in and keeps working!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader with one hook in
Big Country has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Darth Bader.
Nicely done! Big Country now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader with two hooks in
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Roy Nelson uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Big Country tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Big Country is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Darth Bader, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Big Country moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader with two hooks in
Darth Bader is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Darth Bader holds Roy Nelson's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Ryan Bader looks to mount Roy Nelson...
Ryan Bader slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Ryan Bader is in full mount over Roy Nelson
Big Country is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Darth Bader's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Ryan Bader launches a few punches to Big Country's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Big Country tries to cover his face,
Big Country's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Roy Nelson is in half guard over Darth Bader
Roy Nelson tries to pass Ryan Bader's guard...
Roy Nelson manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson rolls him over and takes his back!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Darth Bader has Big Country controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Big Country is unable to move under Darth Bader control.
Roy Nelson is in closed guard over Darth Bader
Big Country tries to escape from the closed guard
Big Country succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Roy Nelson is in open guard over Darth Bader
Big Country tries to move to full mount
Big Country succeeds
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Roy Nelson rolls Ryan Bader to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Roy Nelson aggressively and repeatedly punches Darth Bader.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Big Country is in rear mount over Darth Bader
Darth Bader has Big Country controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Darth Bader manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Big Country
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Darth Bader throws a lazy kick
Big Country dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Roy Nelson charges at Darth Bader throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Darth Bader is rocked!
Roy Nelson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Roy Nelson tries a hook to the body
and hits Darth Bader ribs hard
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Roy Nelson.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A right hand from Roy Nelson
makes Darth Bader stumble back!
Roy Nelson fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Darth Bader is holding Roy Nelson's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Roy Nelson loses balance and goes to the ground.
Big Country Hyper-extended his left arm
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Big Country's face with those brutal elbows! Big Country needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Ryan Bader is in side mount over Roy Nelson
Ryan Bader storms over Big Country with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Roy Nelson blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Ryan Bader gets sloppy and Roy Nelson tries to take advantage...
Roy Nelson attempts to trap Ryan Bader in his guard.
Roy Nelson manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Roy Nelson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Big Country's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader tries to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Ryan Bader passes momentarily but Roy Nelson regains full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader is looking to pass Roy Nelson's guard...
Roy Nelson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader tries to escape from closed guard...
Big Country waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Ryan Bader! He is reversed and nor Roy Nelson is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Darth Bader launches a stiff jab!
Big Country ducks that one.
Big Country tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Roy Nelson throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Darth Bader's chin! That stops Darth Bader in his tracks!
Brutal combination from Ryan Bader!
Big Country moves aside and dodges.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Roy Nelson goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Big Country only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Ryan Bader tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Roy Nelson swings and Darth Bader has to retreat
Darth Bader fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Roy Nelson didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Ryan Bader is in open guard over Big Country
Big Country tries to close his guard around Darth Bader
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader launches a barrage of elbows over Big Country's face!
Roy Nelson blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Big Country breaths deeply while on the ground
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Ryan Bader throws down elbows...
Big Country is not making himself an easy target.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader is in closed guard over Big Country
Darth Bader is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Ryan Bader tries to better his position on the ground...
Big Country holds Ryan Bader's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Big Country is trying to counter now!
Darth Bader is in closed guard... Big Country tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Bader!
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Carrier Dome (Syracuse, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Bader tries a high kick!
Big Country blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
Ryan Bader circles around Big Country
Darth Bader grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Big Country struggles... Ryan Bader is unable to take him down
Darth Bader clumsily fails here and it's time for Roy Nelson to fight back!
Roy Nelson tries a hook to the body
but Darth Bader manages to dodge it
Roy Nelson has found an opening in the defense of Darth Bader, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Darth Bader's ribs.
Roy Nelson just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Darth Bader may be in trouble!
Darth Bader has a small cut in his Nose
Roy Nelson attempts to cut off Darth Bader with punches
Darth Bader reels from the strikes.
A right hand from Roy Nelson
surprises Darth Bader!
Not a desiderable position that Darth Bader is in now. Roy Nelson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Big Country goes to the body...
He punishes Darth Bader's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Big Country avoids a dangerous strike from Darth Bader
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson goes with a looping right hand while Ryan Bader jumps back and jabs
Darth Bader seems staggered and Roy Nelson runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Roy Nelson throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Darth Bader has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country decides to launch some tentative punches
Roy Nelson takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
A furious flurry of punches from Ryan Bader
just misses Big Country.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Roy Nelson.
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Round 4
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Darth Bader is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
The two exchange wildly
Big Country is connecting with a few punches
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country is holding Ryan Bader's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryan Bader loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Country blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Big Country tries to open up Ryan Bader's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Darth Bader in the side of the head
There is a small laceration on Ryan Bader's Forehead
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader tries to stand up!
Big Country doesn't allow him!
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
You can see Darth Bader's blood making stains in the mat.
Darth Bader measures the resilience of Big Country's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Big Country blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Big Country tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Darth Bader tries to escape from the full mount...
Roy Nelson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Big Country has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Ryan Bader tries to roll to his side and trap Roy Nelson in his guard...
Roy Nelson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Big Country tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Roy Nelson controls the situation despite Ryan Bader efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader is a bloody mess!
Darth Bader tries to escape from the full mount...
Roy Nelson is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Roy Nelson is in side mount over Ryan Bader
Roy Nelson looks to mount Ryan Bader...
Roy Nelson slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Roy Nelson is in full mount over Ryan Bader
Ryan Bader continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Big Country suddenly holds Ryan Bader's arm and tries an armbar!
Darth Bader's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Darth Bader struggles to free himself
Darth Bader Hyper-extended his arm
Big Country is locking that Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Darth Bader Hyper-extended his arm
Darth Bader almost dind't see what was happening before tap!
Winner is Roy Nelson by Submission (Armbar) at 2:32 Round 4
Statistics: Roy Nelson
Punches 44/69 (64%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 8/9 (89%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 546 s
Statistics: Ryan Bader
Punches 21/39 (54%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 9/45 (20%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 546 s
Bader just...yeah. WHo?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!