- Commissioner’s statement on Ventura, Marte
- Ronnie O’Sullivan: Masters champion ‘felt so vulnerable’ in final
- Arron Fletcher Wins 2017 WSOP International Circuit Marrakech Main Event ($140,224)
- Smith challenges Warner to go big in India
- Moncada No. 1 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Braves land 2 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- Kingery makes MLB Pipeline’s Top 10 2B Prospects list
- New Zealand wrap up 2-0 after Bangladesh implosion
- Mathews, Pradeep, Gunathilaka to return to Sri Lanka
- Elliott hopes for rain for Poli
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski – Idiot’s Guide to Albert Tumenov vs Gunnar Nelson
- Updated: May 7, 2016
Two potential contenders, but mostly just one actual contender, vie for victory this May 8, 2016 at the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The Match Up
Welterweight Albert Tumenov 18-2 vs.Gunnar Nelson 14-2-1 Draw
The Odds
WelterweightAlbert Tumenov -185 vs.Gunnar Nelson +160
3 Things You Should Know
1. Tumenov can probably looked past Nelson. He’s just that good.
Tumenov had one of the most down to earth debuts for such an elite fighter. He has since made good on his promise. The UFC has kind of short changed him in the quality of competition department, but there has been enough variety in the styles he’s faced to challenge his overall skillset. Nelson is yet another link to the challenge chain in a fight that offers its own unique collection of challenges.
2. Nelson is one of the best fighters with only one win in their last three fights on the planet.
Nelson’s career began with the kind of hype foisted upon future champions. In 2009 when being well rounded was an achievement in and of itself, Nelson was medaling at the International Jiu Jitsu Federation while making hakarl of his opponents with his fists. He’s shown flashes of what made him ahead of his time when knowing his …
continue reading in source www.bloodyelbow.com
