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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wes Welker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
26
192 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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178 cm
20
197 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer! The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer clinches up against the cage. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Welker misses its intended target. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer ducks under a wild hook from Welker. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Welker throws out the jab. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer gets the takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Welker can't do much from the bottom here. Welker is looking for a sweep. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is trying to get an arm triangle but Welker is defending well. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welker is looking for a sweep. Welker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ground and pound from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two 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. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Welker sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Welker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Welker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores with a couple of nice shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is pressing down on Welker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Welker is holding on for now. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Welker is not content to let Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer wants to advance to full mount but Welker doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to control but Welker is working from the bottom. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer preventing the sweep.
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. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Welker has wrist control. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Welker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has Welker in his guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer looking to control.
Welker wants to control from the top but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer keeps moving. Welker advances position into side control! Welker tries for a kimura but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Welker misses with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Welker.
It looks like Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has been cut. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working the ground and pound but Welker is defending the strikes. Welker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer stops Welker from getting back to his feet.
Welker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's back! Welker working for the choke. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welker punches the canvas rather than the man. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Welker is working for a guillotine from mount but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer frees his head quite easily.
Welker wants to finish this one by submission but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Welker. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is looking to improve his position but Welker isn't that keen on the idea. Welker goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer stands up over Welker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Welker's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer throws and elbow that misses. Welker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's guard. Nice move by Welker! Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully. Welker looking to pass the guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Welker's guard. Welker wants to sweep but no luck. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer works over Welker with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Welker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has got the better of the ground game so far. Welker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer postures up in Welker's guard and throws a big left but Welker blocks it. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Welker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has Welker in his guard. Welker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Welker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Welker connects with a nice looking jab.
Welker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer tries to avoid it but Welker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer to the ground. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Welker misses with a looping left. Welker feints and as Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer raises his hands in defense, Welker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Welker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer wants to sweep here but Welker controlling him for the moment. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer seems keen to control Welker's posture. Welker tries to free his leg and advance position but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is retaining full guard. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer keeping moving, preventing Welker from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Welker won't allow Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer to sweep him here. Welker pushes down on Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's leg and manages to get into half guard. Welker is trying to control the action in half guard but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Welker wants to advance to full mount but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Welker trying to control the position from guard on top but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Welker stopping the sweep attempt from Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Welker!
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Welker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Welker and Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Welker is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Welker wants to control but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer postures up. Welker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer connects with a decent elbow. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Welker is trying to improve his position. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer scores with a couple of short elbows. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer trying to control the action but Welker is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sloppy strikes there by Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer. Wes Welker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Welker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Wes Welker showed his dominance in that final round. I think Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slavalengus Olegtarandervangorsuckabingdamer!
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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
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