PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D comes to the cage accompanied by Plumbo - Ola Nordmann. Stout has chosen Disturbed - Criminal 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.

D
vs
Stout

182 cm
30
169 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stout lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D shoots for a double leg takedown but Stout sprawls well. He's pushed D's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
D misses with a series of wild punches.
D clobbers Stout with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
D shoots in looking for a takedown but Stout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing D's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy D. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout takes a swing at D's ribcage but misses.
Stout fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D manages to avoid it.
Stout throws a body punch but D moves out of range.
D shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stout as he avoids it easily.
D misses with a takedown attempt
and Stout counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
D fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
D slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stout tries to close the distance and clinch but D swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
D uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stout.
Stout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by D.
D moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stout misses the target.
Stout lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
D shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
Stout misses with a hook. D ducked under it nicely.
Stout swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stout lunges at D with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by D's hand.
Stout lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stout looks to score with a jab to the body but D is just out of range.
Stout keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
D lands a glancing blow to the side of Stout's head.
A swing and a miss from Stout.
D displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stout throws out the jab.
D looks for a takedown but Stout sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stout. D does a little dance to reset his feet.
D tries for a takedown but Stout circles away easily
and Stout counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Roy D has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
D lands a two punch combo.
D fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
D ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stout throws a nice looking combination but D bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
D fails to land the takedown.

D shoots in and bounces Stout off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
D is fighting to break Stout's control of his arms but Stout is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stout's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stout reverses the position - he's now on top in D's guard.

D has his feet on Stout's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
D takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
D fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stout changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Stout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stout throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from D.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

D looking to score a takedown here. Stout is defending well but D drives through and ends up in Stout's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stout has D pulled in close to control his posture.
Stout lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for D!
D wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Stout controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
D trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Stout dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy D's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D.
D shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
D shoots in looking for a takedown but Stout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing D's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
D has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from D there as he acknowledges the shot.
D misses with a double jab.
Roy D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
D moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Stout as D shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy D. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stout misses with a wild combination.
Stout fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
D misses with a takedown attempt - Stout sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sam Stout seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stout ducks down and throws a hook to the body but D moves away.
Stout swings for the body but D moves out of range.
D lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
D takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout misses the shot to the body.
D blocks a jab.
Stout misses with a hook.
D uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stout.
D keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stout stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stout wants it to stay on the feet.
Stout misses with a looping left.
D shoots in looking for a takedown but Stout manages to keep the fight standing, pushing D's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
D doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stout misses the body punch
and D counters with a left and a right that stings Stout.
Stout throws a poor cross that misses
and D connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stout stuffs the takedown attempt from D. D gets slowly back to his feet.
D throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stout moves into range and clinches up with D.
Stout lands a body shot.

Stout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roy D is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D looks for a takedown but Stout sprawls well.
A jab from Stout finds it's way through D's defenses.
Stout moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stout tries to clinch up.
Stout lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but D circles away quickly and effectively.
D shoots in for a double leg but Stout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stout lands a nice shot to the body.
D shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stout defends it nicely.
D takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stout looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout throws a right and a left that D avoids nicely.
Stout swings and misses with a shot to the body
and D counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Stout closes the distance and clinches.
Stout prevents a takedown attempt there.

Stout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stout scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stout jabs at D's body.
Stout lands a nice shot that snaps D's head back.
Stout scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

D is rocked!

Roy D's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Stout. D falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Stout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Stout!
An out of breath Sam Stout thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.