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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats S�derlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats S�derlund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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181 lbs
27 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats S�derlund!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey takes a swing at S�derlund's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Anstey misses.
S�derlund tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
S�derlund misses the shot to the body.
Anstey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and S�derlund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
S�derlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
S�derlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
S�derlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S�derlund thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
S�derlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from S�derlund.
S�derlund throws a nice inside leg kick.
S�derlund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
S�derlund misses with a leg kick.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anstey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
S�derlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
S�derlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
S�derlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now S�derlund is on top in guard.
Anstey wants to hit a switch here but S�derlund passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anstey there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
S�derlund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but S�derlund maintains control.
S�derlund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
S�derlund is continuing to stall.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
S�derlund is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Anstey wants to control but S�derlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
S�derlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
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.
S�derlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anstey controlling the position well.
S�derlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but S�derlund is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from S�derlund.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats S�derlund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey cracks S�derlund with an open hand slap.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from S�derlund.
As S�derlund backs away, Anstey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by S�derlund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of S�derlund.
Good shot there by Anstey.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by S�derlund - just one landing.
S�derlund throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
S�derlund misses with a wild body shot.
S�derlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. S�derlund is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in S�derlund's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey throws an elbow that misses. S�derlund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anstey's guard. Nice move by S�derlund!
S�derlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but S�derlund defends easily.
Anstey looking to control.
S�derlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
S�derlund pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey is trying to stand up here but S�derlund is controlling him well.
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.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey desperately trying to maintain half guard.
S�derlund performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. S�derlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control but S�derlund postures up.
S�derlund prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Anstey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
S�derlund passes into half guard.
Anstey trying to control from the bottom.
S�derlund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four 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.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but S�derlund has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
S�derlund throws a body kick that misses.
S�derlund tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but S�derlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey cracks S�derlund with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Mats S�derlund has been cut.
Anstey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but S�derlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
S�derlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
S�derlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from S�derlund.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mats S�derlund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mats S�derlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
S�derlund looks to throw a body kick
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
S�derlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but S�derlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey won't allow S�derlund to sweep him here.
Anstey slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. S�derlund defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. S�derlund defending well though.
S�derlund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
S�derlund is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.
Anstey stalling away here and it's allowed S�derlund to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! S�derlund throws up his legs and catches Anstey in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Anstey tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by S�derlund! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mats S�derlund! Mats S�derlund retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mats S�derlund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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