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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Atkinson (ranked 5714 p4p, 246 weight class) and Reece HC (ranked 4586 p4p, 215 weight class). Rowan Atkinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reece HC's chin.
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reece HC!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HC instigates a clinch.
HC effectively controlling the action here.
Atkinson can't get the takedown.
HC leaning his opponent against the cage.
HC stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
HC is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HC down to the mat. HC avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
HC closes the distance and clinches.
HC misses with an elbow over the top.
HC is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HC down to the mat. HC avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atkinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
HC has Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as HC takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
HC working aggressively here.
HC gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkinson.
HC is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
HC tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HC stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by HC after a bit of a struggle.
HC misses with a body punch.
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HC slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
HC gets a clinch.
Atkinson tries to score a body lock takedown but HC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atkinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but HC prevents it.
Atkinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
HC stalling the fight.
HC displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkinson jumps guard but HC stands there with Atkinson around his waist. Atkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atkinson wants a takedown.
Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. HC avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from HC.
Stalling in the clinch from HC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece HC dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
HC moves into the clinch.
HC lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. HC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reece HC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HC looks to land a combination but Atkinson avoids it well.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HC defends it nicely.
HC moves into range and clinches up with Atkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from HC.
Atkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but HC pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HC closes the distance and clinches.
HC displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
Atkinson being controlled against the cage.
HC receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
HC misses with the head strike.
Atkinson has HC pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. HC manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
HC holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by HC after a bit of a struggle.
HC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Atkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
HC holding his opponent close, against the cage.
HC throws a head punch that misses.
HC slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
HC clinches up against the cage.
HC is pushing Atkinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on HC - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkinson goes for a takedown attempt but HC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says HC as he avoids it easily.
HC tries to counter by closing the distance.
HC takes the fight into the clinch.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HC is struggling to control the position.
HC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
HC throws an elbow that misses.
Reece HC seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HC scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but HC prevents it.
Atkinson goes for a takedown attempt but HC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece HC showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
HC has managed to clinch.
Atkinson is trying to drag HC to the mat but HC just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for HC to work.
HC is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
HC continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries for a takedown but HC manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HC is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HC down to the mat. HC avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
HC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
HC has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
HC taking a breather.
HC gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkinson letting HC take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as HC takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
HC taking a breather.
HC just leaning against Atkinson, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
HC buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
HC gets a clinch.
HC lands with a right to the head.
Atkinson can't get the takedown.
HC avoiding damage.
HC is stalling here.
HC doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
HC taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
HC displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
Atkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but HC sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from HC as Atkinson shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
HC clinches up with Atkinson and pushes him back against the cage.
HC has Atkinson pressed against the cage.
Reece HC is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
HC taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece HC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well HC has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece HC!
The defeated Rowan Atkinson had this to say: 'Teddy'.
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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
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