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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sal Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jilted Royalty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jilted Royalty has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sal Atkinson's chin.
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193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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198 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sal Atkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jilted Royalty!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royalty has managed to clinch.
Atkinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Royalty successfully pulls guard.
Atkinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Atkinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Royalty works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atkinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Royalty's head.
Royalty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson wanted to stand there but Royalty had control of the position.
Atkinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royalty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Royalty keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royalty wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Atkinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Atkinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atkinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Royalty is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royalty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Atkinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Atkinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Royalty dives on top into guard.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Royalty tries to pass.
Atkinson seems keen to control Royalty's posture.
Royalty advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Royalty trying to control from half guard but Atkinson is working away.
Atkinson is looking to improve his position.
Atkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Royalty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Atkinson is controlling Royalty's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Royalty is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is concentrating on defense, preventing Royalty from advancing position.
Atkinson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Royalty keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Royalty struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkinson controls his hands.
Atkinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Royalty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Royalty misses with the combination.
Atkinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Royalty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Royalty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atkinson circles away.
Royalty clinches up against the cage.
Royalty trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Royalty smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson misses with an uppercut.
Royalty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Atkinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Royalty smiles and moves away.
Royalty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkinson.
Royalty rushes Atkinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Royalty can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Royalty is trying to keep an underhook but Atkinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Royalty gets full guard.
Atkinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Royalty is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Atkinson, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jilted Royalty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Atkinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Royalty moves into the clinch successfully.
Atkinson tries to break the clinch but Royalty is controlling the position.
Atkinson avoiding damage as Royalty throws knees to the body.
Atkinson tries to pull guard but Royalty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Royalty tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atkinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Royalty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson is looking to land body kicks.
Royalty throws a shot to the body.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Royalty leaves Atkinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Royalty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sal Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royalty ducks under a wild hook from Atkinson.
Royalty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Royalty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Royalty closes the distance and clinches.
Atkinson wants a takedown.
Royalty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Royalty throws a combination. Atkinson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Sal Atkinson has been cut.
Royalty has a takedown stuffed.
Atkinson throwing a counter right hand but Royalty manages to avoid it.
Royalty moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Royalty after a bit of a struggle.
Royalty tries for a takedown but Atkinson manages to get underhooks.
Atkinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Royalty.
Royalty is trying to trip Atkinson. He has hold of a leg but Atkinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Royalty persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atkinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Royalty working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Royalty wants to get up but he can't break Atkinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Royalty looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Royalty is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Atkinson is on top in guard.
Atkinson passes Royalty's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atkinson throwing shots but Royalty is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royalty gets back to full guard.
Royalty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atkinson won't allow Royalty to sweep him here.
Atkinson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Atkinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royalty pushes Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Royalty has Atkinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atkinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jilted Royalty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sal Atkinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Royalty is defended easily by Atkinson.
Royalty looks for the body kick but Atkinson saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Atkinson misses the target.
Atkinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Royalty counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royalty connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Atkinson! He's out on his feet! Royalty rushes in and drops Atkinson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jilted Royalty!
During a confident post fight interview, Jilted Royalty thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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