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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Atkins (ranked 4687 p4p, 5632 weight class) and Victor Kherson (ranked 521 p4p, 556 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Kherson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kherson closes the distance and clinches up with Atkins, looking for a takedown. Kherson pushes Atkins against the cage but Atkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kherson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kherson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kherson blocks a leg kick.
Atkins throws a front kick aimed at Kherson's knee but Kherson avoids it well.
Kherson rushes Atkins and presses him up against the cage.
Kherson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kherson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson jumps guard.
Atkins passes Kherson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Atkins in particular looking to stall.
Atkins trying to control the action but Kherson is working from the bottom.
Kherson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins controlling the action here.
Atkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kherson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Atkins keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kherson tries to pull guard but Atkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Atkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kherson is trying to pull guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kherson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins gets underhooks to prevent Kherson's takedown attempt.
Kherson is trying to pull guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kherson tries to pull guard but Atkins won't allow it.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins tries to circle away but Kherson has him pinned against the cage.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Kherson controls the action.
Kherson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Atkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Atkins tries to circle away but Kherson has him pinned against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Atkins tries to break free but Kherson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kherson stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kherson.
Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Kherson avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage.
Kherson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kherson.
Kherson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kherson.
Atkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kherson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atkins after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Atkins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kherson shoots in but no luck this time.
Kherson with a poor takedown
and Atkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kherson fails with the takedown
and Atkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kherson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Atkins defends well and Kherson ends up having to push Atkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Atkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kherson doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Atkins avoids them all with ease.
Atkins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Atkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kherson's head backwards.
Kherson fails with a takedown attempt.
And Atkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Kherson blocks it.
Atkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kherson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kherson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Atkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Kherson forces Atkins back against the cage and clinches.
Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atkins tries to break the clinch but Kherson is controlling the position.
Atkins stops a takedown attempt from Kherson.
Kherson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kherson lands a head kick!
Kherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kherson does no damage.
Atkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Victor Kherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Atkins.
We've been informed that Kherson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kherson.
Atkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kherson.
Kherson just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Atkins.
Atkins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Atkins throws out a leg kick but Kherson moves out of range and Atkins only half commits.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kherson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Kherson moves into the clinch successfully.
Kherson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atkins walks away with a smile on his face. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Kherson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Atkins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kherson.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kherson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Victor Kherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kherson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kherson tries for a takedown but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kherson throws a series of punches but Atkins moves out of range.
Kherson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Atkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kherson is breathing heavily.
Kherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Atkins misses with a right hand
and Kherson counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Kherson.
Kherson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Atkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Atkins misses with a head kick.
Atkins backing away here, and Kherson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kherson misses with a takedown
and Atkins counters with a low kick, right behind Kherson 's knee.
Atkins scores with a push kick.
Kherson tries a head kick but it misses.
Kherson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Atkins misses with a wild body shot.
Kherson throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Atkins.
A shot to the body from Kherson misses
and Atkins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kherson moves out of range as Atkins throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kherson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Atkins tries to avoid it but Kherson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Atkins to the ground. Atkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kherson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atkins swivels and escapes.
Rodney Atkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Kherson.
Kherson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kherson. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins is looking to counter punch.
Atkins moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rodney Atkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Kherson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Atkins avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kherson manages to avoid it.
Kherson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkins circles away.
Kherson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Atkins misses.
Kherson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut there from Atkins.
Kherson tries for a takedown but Atkins circles away easily
and Atkins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kherson's sensitive parts.
Kherson shoots in looking for a takedown but Atkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kherson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Atkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atkins throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kherson is defended easily by Atkins.
Atkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kherson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atkins is looking to slow Kherson down with leg kicks.
Kherson tries to clinch up.
It appears Atkins was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kherson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Atkins looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins throws a head kick but Kherson moves out of range.
Atkins misses with a body kick.
Atkins loads up on a big right hand but Kherson slips the punch.
Atkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Atkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Kherson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Atkins sprawls well. Atkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kherson gets slowly back to his feet.
A low kick lands for Atkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Atkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Atkins!
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