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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Mellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sam winstafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 cm
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217 lbs
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188 cm
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209 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Olaf Mellberg! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sam winstafer! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! winstafer fails to land with a series of punches.
Mellberg fails with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from winstafer. No joy for Mellberg on that attempt. winstafer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mellberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mellberg fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mellberg shoots for a takedown but winstafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. winstafer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Olaf Mellberg has been cut. Mellberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Mellberg swings away with a leg kick that misses. Mellberg shoots in but winstafer avoids the takedown attempt easily. winstafer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mellberg will feel that in the morning. Mellberg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mellberg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? winstafer is fending him off so far but Mellberg persists. Nope, winstafer circles away and we're back to standing. winstafer wants to clinch up but Mellberg keeps it at a distance. Mellberg shoots in but no luck this time. winstafer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. winstafer swings for the body but Mellberg moves out of range.
winstafer circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mellberg throws a combination that misses and winstafer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mellberg's guard now. Mellberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst winstafer is controlling him. Mellberg is breathing heavily. winstafer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Mellberg keeping full guard, as winstafer tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round. winstafer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Mellberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. winstafer manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sam winstafer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Olaf Mellberg's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mellberg doesn't succeed with the takedown and winstafer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and winstafer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt and winstafer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. winstafer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Mellberg throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt and winstafer counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Olaf Mellberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. winstafer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mellberg moves out of range as winstafer throws a body kick.
Mellberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and winstafer counters with a left to the body. winstafer wants to clinch. Mellberg with a lazy takedown attempt and winstafer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. winstafer sizes up Mellberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Mellberg fails with the takedown and winstafer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Mellberg on the wrong end of a nice hook. winstafer cracks Mellberg with a right hand to the side of the head. Mellberg tries for a takedown but winstafer circles away easily so winstafer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round. winstafer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mellberg is keeping the position for now. Mellberg is trying to control the position but winstafer postures up. Mellberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. winstafer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Mellberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Mellberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Mellberg lands a couple of digs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mellberg throws a big right hand that misses. Mellberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Mellberg throwing strikes but missing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mellberg throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sam winstafer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Olaf Mellberg's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mellberg shoots and misses and winstafer counters with a nice uppercut. Mellberg with a poor takedown and winstafer counters with a nice uppercut. winstafer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mellberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. sam winstafer seems to be getting the better of the standup. winstafer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mellberg moves away. Mellberg shoots and misses and winstafer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mellberg's guard now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Mellberg. That's going to take a lot out of him. Mellberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst winstafer is controlling him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mellberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mellberg trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. winstafer sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mellberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. winstafer trying to control the position from guard on top but Mellberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mellberg controlling winstafer's posture.
That's four 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. Mellberg is looking to stand up but winstafer isn't so interested in that idea.
And that's the end of the fight! sam winstafer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well winstafer 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sam winstafer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
34% |
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