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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats S�derlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
14 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats S�derlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adamson showed some decent athleticism there.
S�derlund wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
S�derlund looking for submissions off his back.
S�derlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund manages to get to full guard.
Adamson drops back looking for a leg! S�derlund is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and S�derlund manages to kick Adamson off! Adamson jumps back into S�derlund's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
S�derlund is trying to keep Adamson in close.
S�derlund 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.
S�derlund looking for a guillotine here but Adamson defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
S�derlund wants to sweep but no luck.
Adamson stands and throws S�derlund's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
S�derlund is looking to regain half guard here but Adamson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund gets back to half guard.
Adamson is working for a kimura but S�derlund is defending it quite comfortably.
S�derlund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
S�derlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
S�derlund is trying to maintain the position but Adamson is very close to passing his half guard.
S�derlund tries to roll over but Adamson keeps him under control.
S�derlund is defending against the submission attempts here by Adamson.
S�derlund works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Adamson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Adamson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. S�derlund was covering up waiting for the punch and Adamson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Adamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
S�derlund isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adamson stacks S�derlund 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 Adamson!
S�derlund is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Raphael Adamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
S�derlund wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
S�derlund is working hard here to advance position.
S�derlund wants to get back to full guard but Adamson has mounted him!
Adamson working for a submission but S�derlund is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund is wriggling around trying to escape.
S�derlund tries to improve his position but instead Adamson has taken his back!
Adamson is trying to stick to S�derlund's back but S�derlund is turning into Adamson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adamson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by S�derlund.
S�derlund controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
S�derlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adamson is keeping the position for now.
S�derlund throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as S�derlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
S�derlund distracts Adamson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
S�derlund wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
Adamson managing to control the position.
S�derlund wants to pass the guard but Adamson is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as S�derlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund wants to get up but he can't break Adamson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
S�derlund trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mats S�derlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S�derlund throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
S�derlund connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
S�derlund wants to slow Adamson down by chopping away at his legs.
Adamson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adamson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. S�derlund manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adamson looking to pass the guard.
Adamson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
S�derlund seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
S�derlund wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
S�derlund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
S�derlund is looking to take a break and control but Adamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
S�derlund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamson defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
S�derlund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamson's head.
S�derlund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
S�derlund works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats S�derlund dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adamson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
S�derlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
S�derlund working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now S�derlund is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson has control of S�derlund's left arm, preventing S�derlund from doing any damage.
S�derlund working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S�derlund with a flurry of punches that miss.
S�derlund passes easily into side control. Nice work.
S�derlund moves into full mount!
Adamson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as S�derlund tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adamson is squirming around, avoiding S�derlund's attempts to control the action.
Adamson is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund throwing strikes here but Adamson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
S�derlund with good strikes from the mount here!
S�derlund is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Adamson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
S�derlund throws some wild stikes that Adamson manages to avoid easily.
S�derlund can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adamson is looking to escape.
S�derlund unloads with some shots from mount but Adamson bucks and avoids them well.
S�derlund controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamson is working to get back to half guard.
Adamson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as S�derlund tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Adamson avoids a series of strikes thrown by S�derlund.
S�derlund looking to ground and pound but Adamson is blocking nicely.
S�derlund throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
S�derlund controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S�derlund wants to finish this one by submission but Adamson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from S�derlund.
S�derlund thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
S�derlund with shots to the head and body - Adamson looks very uncomfortable down there.
S�derlund lands a big elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by S�derlund there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
S�derlund controlling the position easily from mount.
Adamson blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mats S�derlund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well S�derlund 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mats S�derlund!
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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RATING
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