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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark D Liquid Detergent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). D Liquid Detergent has chosen HOVER as his entrance music. Cole Atkinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Atkinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark D Liquid Detergent! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! D Liquid Detergent gets a takedown into half guard. Atkinson kicks D Liquid Detergent off and gets back to his feet. D Liquid Detergent throws a leg kick that is checked and Atkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. D Liquid Detergent swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Atkinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. D Liquid Detergent tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Atkinson is in D Liquid Detergent's guard. Atkinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. This has been an exciting period of action! D Liquid Detergent preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. D Liquid Detergent avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Atkinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of D Liquid Detergent's head. D Liquid Detergent looking to hit a scissor sweep but Atkinson is one step ahead there. Atkinson with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round. D Liquid Detergent throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Atkinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Atkinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and D Liquid Detergent has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Atkinson has managed to get both his arms back between D Liquid Detergent's legs - danger averted. Atkinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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. D Liquid Detergent isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Atkinson stacks D Liquid Detergent on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Atkinson! D Liquid Detergent takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two 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. D Liquid Detergent is trying to improve his position. Atkinson lands an elbow. D Liquid Detergent manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Atkinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Atkinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks D Liquid Detergent with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Atkinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but D Liquid Detergent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. D Liquid Detergent misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Atkinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. D Liquid Detergent is looking to control Atkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can D Liquid Detergent avoid being mounted? Atkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 scoring with strikes to the body and head. D Liquid Detergent moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Atkinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. D Liquid Detergent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Atkinson distracts D Liquid Detergent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Atkinson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Atkinson lands a couple of decent looking shots. D Liquid Detergent wants to hit a switch here but Atkinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for D Liquid Detergent there! D Liquid Detergent really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Atkinson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of D Liquid Detergent's face.
D Liquid Detergent is looking to improve his position but Atkinson isn't that keen on the idea. Atkinson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Atkinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Atkinson unloading with bombs! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Atkinson dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atkinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. D Liquid Detergent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Atkinson scoring with punches from side control. Atkinson in side control lands a decent elbow. D Liquid Detergent throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
D Liquid Detergent tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position. Atkinson working away. D Liquid Detergent takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Atkinson scoring with punches from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sloppy strikes there by Atkinson. Atkinson scoring with punches from side control. D Liquid Detergent is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Atkinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. D Liquid Detergent tries to get back to half guard but can't. D Liquid Detergent tries to strike from the bottom but misses. D Liquid Detergent throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Atkinson lands some shots froms side control.
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. Atkinson lands some shots froms side control. Atkinson cracks D Liquid Detergent with a big elbow. Atkinson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. D Liquid Detergent is trying to improve his position. D Liquid Detergent tries to strike from the bottom but misses. Atkinson cracks D Liquid Detergent with an elbow. That is naaassty. Cole Atkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. D Liquid Detergent tries to improve position but can't. Atkinson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at D Liquid Detergent to see if he's OK. Atkinson lands a few punches from side control. D Liquid Detergent is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. D Liquid Detergent tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. D Liquid Detergent is breathing heavily. D Liquid Detergent is looking to get to half guard. Atkinson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force D Liquid Detergent to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so D Liquid Detergent shrugs it off. D Liquid Detergent tries to get back to half guard but can't. D Liquid Detergent is controlling an arm, preventing Atkinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
D Liquid Detergent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
D Liquid Detergent taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. D Liquid Detergent wants to hold on but Atkinson pushes him away. Atkinson breaks from D Liquid Detergent's wrist control and lands an elbow. Atkinson with good strikes from the mount here! Atkinson lands a couple of good shots and D Liquid Detergent has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Atkinson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at D Liquid Detergent. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Atkinson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Atkinson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at D Liquid Detergent. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Atkinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
D Liquid Detergent rolls, trying to escape but Atkinson keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Atkinson dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
D Liquid Detergent closes the distance and pushes Atkinson back into the cage. Atkinson pulls D Liquid Detergent into guard.
Atkinson wants to sweep here but D Liquid Detergent controlling him for the moment. Atkinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. D Liquid Detergent manages to get himself to full guard.
Atkinson distracts D Liquid Detergent with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. D Liquid Detergent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. D Liquid Detergent throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. D Liquid Detergent trying to control the position.
Atkinson lands a couple of digs. Atkinson lands a couple of digs. D Liquid Detergent is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. D Liquid Detergent tries to strike from the bottom.
Atkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that D Liquid Detergent can do to turn this around? D Liquid Detergent managing to control the position. Atkinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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. Atkinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of D Liquid Detergent's head. Atkinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Atkinson working some strikes from top position. Atkinson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. D Liquid Detergent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. D Liquid Detergent wants to sweep here but Atkinson controlling him for the moment. D Liquid Detergent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Atkinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Atkinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. D Liquid Detergent will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
D Liquid Detergent doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Atkinson stands up over D Liquid Detergent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. D Liquid Detergent tries to land a sweep but no joy. D Liquid Detergent is trying to control the position but Atkinson postures up. Atkinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Atkinson lands a couple of digs. Atkinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Atkinson chips away with some ground and pound. D Liquid Detergent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkinson's guard. Atkinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from D Liquid Detergent. D Liquid Detergent throws a strike but Atkinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Atkinson stands up over D Liquid Detergent, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Mark D Liquid Detergent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! D Liquid Detergent working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Atkinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Atkinson won't allow D Liquid Detergent to sweep him here. D Liquid Detergent is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Atkinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Atkinson lands a couple of digs. Cole Atkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. D Liquid Detergent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
And that's the end of the fight! Cole Atkinson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Atkinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Atkinson! The defeated Mark D Liquid Detergent had this to say: 'True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret'.
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