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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Bickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats S�derlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bickle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Edu Keh�kettunen & Stig Dogg - Kullii . This should be a great matchup!
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182 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
24
181 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Travis Bickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats S�derlund!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Bickle.
Bickle throws a nice outside leg kick.
S�derlund digs a good body shot into Bickle's ribs.
Bickle throws out a leg kick but S�derlund moves out of range and Bickle only half commits.
Bickle scores with a crisp jab that stopped S�derlund in his tracks.
Bickle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bickle lands with a nice body punch.
S�derlund with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bickle to score with a decent uppercut.
S�derlund throws the left hand but Bickle avoids the punch easily.
Bickle is looking to chop away at S�derlund's legs.
Bickle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bickle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle cracks S�derlund with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bickle lands a head kick!
It looks like Mats S�derlund has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle looks for the body kick but S�derlund saw that one coming.
Bickle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
S�derlund lands with a cross.
Bickle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
S�derlund blocks the body kick.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
S�derlund keeps the fight on the outside.
Bickle lands a nice leg kick that just misses S�derlund's sensitive parts.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
S�derlund throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle tries to clinch
and S�derlund counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Bickle misses with an uppercut. S�derlund saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bickle.
Bickle is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle stuns S�derlund with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
S�derlund is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
S�derlund lands with a hook. Bickle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bickle throws a wild body kick that S�derlund sees coming a mile off.
S�derlund checks a leg kick.
Bickle lands with a slapping head kick.
Bickle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
S�derlund tries to land a front kick but Bickle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bickle sizes up S�derlund with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
S�derlund uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bickle has time to react.
S�derlund circles away from the clinch attempt.
S�derlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund misses with a leg kick
and Bickle counters with a nice low kick that buckles S�derlund's knee momentarily.
S�derlund on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bickle. Bickle obviously looking to wear him down.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bickle pushes S�derlund away with a front kick.
Bickle throws a nice inside leg kick.
S�derlund throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bickle counters with a thumping low kick.
S�derlund takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
S�derlund blocks a head kick by Bickle.
Bickle moves away from the strike by S�derlund.
Bickle throws out a loose jab but S�derlund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bickle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to S�derlund's calf.
Bickle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bickle checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bickle lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
S�derlund on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
S�derlund throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and S�derlund counters with a nice leg kick.
Bickle scores with a body shot.
S�derlund misses with a body shot
and Bickle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bickle misses with a low kick.
Bickle connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
S�derlund tries to keep at a distance but Bickle has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from S�derlund.
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
S�derlund manages to break the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Bickle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bickle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with S�derlund, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
S�derlund's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
A short right from S�derlund.
Bickle misses with some punches.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bickle struggles to land a body shot inside as S�derlund controls his hands.
S�derlund lands a shoulder strike.
Bickle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that S�derlund can do to turn this around?
Bickle misses with a punch to the body.
S�derlund lands with a left to the head.
S�derlund prevents a body shot from Bickle.
S�derlund breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bickle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bickle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bickle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and S�derlund counters with a head kick. That will keep Bickle thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle takes one on the button.
Bickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bickle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bickle slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from S�derlund in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bickle moves into the clinch.
S�derlund scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bickle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt S�derlund or not.
Bickle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
S�derlund is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
S�derlund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
S�derlund blocks a body shot from Bickle.
S�derlund blocks a body shot from Bickle.
Bickle is trying to stall.
Bickle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
S�derlund is looking to break free of the clinch but Bickle has double underhooks.
S�derlund goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund has had enough of the clinch but Bickle keeps him there for the moment.
Nice body punch from Bickle - that landed with a thud.
S�derlund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
S�derlund lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
S�derlund pushes Bickle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from S�derlund.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but S�derlund avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
S�derlund misses with some punches.
Bickle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Travis Bickle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bickle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with S�derlund's elbow.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bickle.
Bickle is trying to maintain a safe position but S�derlund gets an underhook and turns Bickle into the cage.
S�derlund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bickle moves out of range as S�derlund strikes.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bickle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bickle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bickle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from S�derlund misses.
Bickle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bickle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from S�derlund.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bickle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bickle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bickle throws the kick towards the body but S�derlund avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bickle. That snapped S�derlund's head back.
That has opened up Mats S�derlund's cut even more.
Bickle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bickle throws a hook but S�derlund avoids it easily.
S�derlund throws a series of punches but Bickle moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bickle.
S�derlund moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bickle.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and S�derlund counters with an inside leg kick.
Bickle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by S�derlund.
A low kick from Bickle is predictable there
and S�derlund holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
S�derlund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
S�derlund digs a good hook to Bickle's body.
S�derlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
S�derlund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bickle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bickle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bickle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and S�derlund counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bickle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bickle throws a leg kick but S�derlund moved away.
S�derlund loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bickle takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from S�derlund misses.
Good shot there by Bickle.
S�derlund lands with a shot to the body.
Bickle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bickle manages to avoid it.
S�derlund misses with an uppercut. Bickle saw that one coming.
Bickle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bickle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bickle throws a head kick but S�derlund moves out of range.
S�derlund jabs at Bickle's body.
S�derlund misses with a head kick.
S�derlund sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bickle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with S�derlund, pushing him back against the cage.
Bickle lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from S�derlund.
S�derlund lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
S�derlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
S�derlund breaks the clinch.
S�derlund throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
Bickle lands a nice looking body kick.
S�derlund scores with a nice right hand.
S�derlund uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bickle.
Bickle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bickle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
S�derlund throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by S�derlund.
Bickle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bickle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mats S�derlund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
S�derlund blocks the body kick.
Bickle throws a hook but S�derlund blocks it.
Good standup being displayed there by S�derlund as he connects with a hook.
Bickle tests S�derlund's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Bickle.
Bickle staying out of range there.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick and S�derlund moves out of range easily.
A punch lands to the side of S�derlund 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bickle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick
and S�derlund counters with a good, hard body kick but Bickle shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bickle there.
Bickle throws a hook to the side of S�derlund's head but S�derlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bickle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
S�derlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts S�derlund, as that shot connected.
Bickle connects with a leg kick. S�derlund looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
S�derlund has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bickle.
S�derlund moves forwards but Bickle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bickle scores with the left hand. S�derlund knows he should have avoided that one.
Bickle connects with an inside leg kick.
S�derlund uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
S�derlund throws a lazy right hand but Bickle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bickle fakes the leg kick and cracks S�derlund in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bickle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Bickle!
Travis Bickle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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