PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Allstate (ranked 2172 p4p, 6341 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 306 p4p, 717 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Allstate
vs
O Madsen

184 cm
23
198
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
197
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Allstate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

O Madsen forces Allstate back against the cage and clinches.

O Madsen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Allstate can't fight it off and eventually O Madsen manages to take the fight to the floor. Allstate looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Allstate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allstate keeping moving, preventing O Madsen from controlling successfully.
O Madsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Allstate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Madsen is aware though and is defending well.
O Madsen won't allow Allstate to sweep him here.
Allstate working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Madsen.
O Madsen passes Allstate's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Madsen prevents Allstate from standing back up.
Allstate is trying to get back to full guard.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

O Madsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw O Madsen working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allstate wants to get back to his feet.
O Madsen working over Allstate with some ground and pound. Allstate looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

O Madsen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Allstate manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. O Madsen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

O Madsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
O Madsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Allstate tries to kick O Madsen off but O Madsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Allstate is looking to improve his position.
O Madsen is nestled in close to Allstate, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
O Madsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

O Madsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allstate is just riding it out for now. O Madsen eventually gives up the hold.
Allstate is looking for a sweep. O Madsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Allstate pushes O Madsen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allstate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Allstate lands a nice shot that snaps O Madsen's head back.
Allstate misses with a low kick as O Madsen jumps back.
O Madsen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allstate!
O Madsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allstate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Madsen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allstate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Madsen.
Allstate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. O Madsen eats them both and turns towards Allstate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Allstate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Madsen.
Allstate fails to land with a series of punches.
O Madsen tries to move into range but Allstate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Madsen has his takedown stuffed
and Allstate counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stan Allstate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but Allstate shows good takedown defense.
Allstate wants to clinch.
Allstate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Madsen finds it's way round the side to connect with Allstate's head.
Mark O Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allstate slips under a jab.
O Madsen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen fails with a takedown attempt.
O Madsen dives in and grabs Allstate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allstate pushes down on O Madsen's head and hops out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Madsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allstate manages to avoid it.
O Madsen moves forwards but Allstate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Allstate tries to bum rush O Madsen with a series of wild strikes but O Madsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Madsen feints the counter takedown.
O Madsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Allstate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Madsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Allstate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from O Madsen does no damage.
O Madsen has a takedown stuffed.
O Madsen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Allstate.
Allstate misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Allstate dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Madsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Madsen with the counter takedown but Allstate avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick from Allstate misses.
O Madsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Allstate, before circling back to the center of the mat.

O Madsen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Allstate manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

O Madsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
It looks like Allstate has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allstate scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Allstate scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allstate slaps away a takedown attempt from O Madsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Allstate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Madsen.
Allstate misses with a low kick as O Madsen jumps back.
O Madsen throws a head kick that misses.
O Madsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Allstate is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Allstate coming out on top.
Allstate wants to clinch.
O Madsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
An inside leg kick from Allstate misses.
Allstate listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
O Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allstate pinned against the cage. Allstate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stan Allstate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark O Madsen.
O Madsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allstate pinned against the cage. Allstate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No joy there for Allstate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Madsen closes the distance and clinches up with Allstate, looking for a takedown. O Madsen pushes Allstate against the cage but Allstate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Allstate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Madsen circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Allstate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Allstate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Madsen shoots in looking for a takedown. Allstate tries to sprawl out of it but O Madsen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Allstate manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Allstate tries to clinch up but O Madsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Stan Allstate is winning the standup battle so far.
Allstate swinging wildly here.

O Madsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allstate, pushing him back against the cage.

O Madsen manages to break the clinch.
Allstate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Madsen can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from O Madsen.
Stan Allstate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allstate swinging wildly here.
O Madsen has a takedown stuffed.

O Madsen gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Madsen working aggressively here.
O Madsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Allstate pulls his leg out and moves away.
O Madsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allstate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Madsen darts in looking for a takedown but Allstate gets double underhooks and turns O Madsen into the cage.
O Madsen is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Madsen. Allstate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allstate defends well against a solid takedown attempt from O Madsen.
Allstate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Mark O Madsen has been cut.
Allstate connects with a body shot.
Allstate wants to clinch.
O Madsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Allstate sprawls well. Allstate wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. O Madsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Allstate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

O Madsen shoots in and bounces Allstate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Madsen won't allow Allstate to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Madsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Allstate is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Madsen is controlling him.
Allstate looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Madsen is one step ahead there.
Allstate is trying to control the position but O Madsen postures up.

Allstate manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
O Madsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Allstate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark O Madsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

O Madsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Allstate's guard.
Allstate tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allstate looking to control.
O Madsen postures up and lands a big shot to Allstate's brow.
O Madsen won't allow Allstate to get back to his feet.
O Madsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O Madsen connects with a couple of short punches.

Allstate is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, O Madsen has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Allstate taps out instantly and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark O Madsen!