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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mad Child (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mad Child!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Child tries to close the distance and clinch but Nate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nate shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nate wants to pass the guard but Child is defending well.
Nate thows a huge punch but Child dodges it nicely.
Nate controlling the action here.
Nate wants to advance to full mount but Child doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Nate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nate trying to control but Child is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Liam Nate wasn't active enough on the ground.
Child throws a right hand that Nate ducks under and follows up with a left that Nate also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate throws a combination that misses
and Child counters with a series of strikes. Nate will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nate throws a nice looking combination but Child bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Child showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nate.
Child slaps away a takedown attempt from Nate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Child tries to avoid it but Nate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Child to the ground. Child escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Child looks to land a combination but Nate avoids it well.
Nate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Child.
Nate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Child tries to avoid it but Nate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Child to the ground. Child escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Nate.
Child misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Child. No joy for Nate on that attempt.
Child throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nate.
Child slips a straight right by Nate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Child circles away.
Nate looks gassed!
Child is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Child wants to clinch.
Liam Nate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Child keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Child misses with a few strikes there.
Child looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Child closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Nate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Child darts in and clinches Nate up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Child breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Child doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
Child scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Child defends it nicely.
Child dodges the punch combination from Nate.
Nate shoots for a takedown but Child saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nate looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Child is fending him off so far but Nate persists. Nope, Child circles away and we're back to standing.
Child looks to land a combination but Nate avoids it well.
Child tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nate blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Child leaves Nate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nate throws the left hand but Child avoids the punch easily.
Child tries to clinch up.
Nate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mad Child is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nate throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Child closes the distance and clinches.
Nate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nate is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nate is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Child is defending well.
Nate misses with a punch to the body.
Child breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Child looks to land a combination but Nate avoids it well.
Nate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Child swivels and escapes.
Nate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mad Child will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nate misses with a takedown attempt
and Child moves into the clinch.
Child is trying to stall.
Nate scores with a shot to the side of Child's head.
Nate tries to circle away but Child has him pinned against the cage.
Child manages to break the clinch.
Child misses with a few strikes there.
Nate drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Child looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nate is one step ahead there.
Nate wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Child keeping full guard, as Nate tries to pass.
Nate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Child is working an open guard so Nate takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nate is breathing heavily.
Child throws a series of punches but Nate moves out of range.
A punch combination from Child misses.
Child misses with a wild combination.
Nate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but Child shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Nate.
Child leaves Nate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Child doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
Child fails to land with a series of punches.
Child closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Child tries to break free but Nate pushes him back against the cage.
Child breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Child swings for the body but Nate moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child tries to clinch but Nate moves away
and Nate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child keeping moving, preventing Nate from controlling successfully.
Nate postures up.
Nate gets to his feet. Child looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Child swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Child looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Child lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Child misses.
Child ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mad Child is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Child tries to clinch but Nate is having none of it.
Child lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nate circles away quickly and effectively.
Child slaps away a takedown attempt from Nate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Child looks to land a combination but Nate avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Child. No joy for Nate on that attempt.
Nate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nate shoots in for a takedown but Child shows good takedown defense.
Mad Child is winning the standup battle so far.
Child shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nate eats them both and turns towards Child to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Child throws a right and a left that both miss.
Child pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nate back to the cage. Child follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Child misses with a series of wild punches.
Child throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nate.
Child wants to get back to his feet but Nate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nate gets to his feet. Child looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nate misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nate shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Child sprawls well. Child wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nate gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Child.
Child throws a series of punches but Nate avoids them all with ease.
Child lands with an overhand left.
Child keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nate swats away the attempt to clinch by Child.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nate dodges the punch combination from Child.
Child darts in and clinches Nate up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Nate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Child bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nate throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Child tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nate is in Child's guard.
Nate wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Nate is pushing down on Child's leg trying to pass to half guard. Child is fighting to maintain full guard but Nate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nate is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Child sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nate trying to control the action but Child is working from the bottom.
Child wants to improve his position but Nate is controlling well.
Nate slows the pace down in half guard.
Nate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Child won't allow Nate to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Child wants to improve his position but Nate is controlling well.
Child tries to kick Nate off but Nate keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Nate seems content to control.
Child tries to roll over but Nate keeps him under control.
Nate passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Child!
Nate stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Nate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Child's head.
Child throws a series of strikes that have Nate backpedaling.
Nate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Child pinned against the cage. Child gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Child slaps away a takedown attempt from Nate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Child doesn't manage to clinch there - Nate circles away.
Nate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Child sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nate somewhat.
Mad Child has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Nate.
Child scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Child rushes Nate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Child's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nate fails with a takedown attempt.
Child stalks Nate and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nate's face. Nate staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Child coming out on top.
Nate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Child scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Child displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Child scores with a four punch combination!
Nate is rocked!
Child stuffs the takedown attempt from Nate. Nate gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate is still on wobbly legs! Can Child finish him?
Child swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Child closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Nate with that takedown attempt.
Child scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Child fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nate, pushing him back against the cage.
Child breaks from the clinch.
Child lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nate circles away quickly and effectively.
Nate swinging wildly here.
Child lands with a nice combination. Nate backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Child's waist but Child gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nate off to one side.
Child lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nate scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Child is looking for a sweep.
Nate decides to stand back up.
Nate fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Child to the ground. Nate is now in Child's guard.
Nate seems to have recovered his senses.
Nate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nate wants to control from the top but Child keeps moving.
Nate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Child has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nate has managed to get both his arms back between Child's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nate 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nate decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Liam Nate.
I think Nate 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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