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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mallador Locke (ranked 4164 p4p, 416 weight class) and DJ Cadillac (ranked 3662 p4p, 374 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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183 lbs
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180 cm
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177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent 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
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mallador Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Cadillac!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke defending well as Cadillac loads up on a big left hand.
Cadillac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Locke to the ground. Cadillac is now in Locke's guard.
Cadillac preventing the sweep.
Locke is pulling down on Cadillac's head to control his posture.
Cadillac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cadillac wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Locke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cadillac is one step ahead there.
Cadillac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Locke is on top in guard.
Locke trying to control but Cadillac is working from the bottom.
Cadillac working a defensive guard here.
Locke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke throws a big elbow that misses.
Cadillac managing to control the position.
Cadillac looking for a sweep. Not yet Cadillac, not yet.
Cadillac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cadillac keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
Cadillac pulls Locke in close to prevent any damage.
Cadillac is trying to control the position but Locke postures up.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Cadillac.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cadillac is trying to control the position but Locke postures up.
Locke is working Cadillac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Locke lands a couple of elbows.
Locke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cadillac controlling Locke's posture.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Cadillac.
Locke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadillac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Locke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Cadillac.
Locke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cadillac pulls Locke in close to his closed guard and prevents Locke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cadillac is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Locke connects with a couple of short punches.
Locke postures up and lands a big shot to Cadillac's brow.
Cadillac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Locke wants to control from the top but Cadillac keeps moving.
Locke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Locke preventing the sweep.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Locke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cadillac is trying to control the position but Locke postures up.
Cadillac controlling Locke's posture.
Locke with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke throwing strikes but missing.
Locke throws a big right hand that misses.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadillac is keeping the position for now.
Cadillac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Locke is one step ahead there.
Cadillac is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Locke is looking for a sweep. Cadillac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke is not content to let Cadillac control the position.
Cadillac is taking a breather. Locke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mallador Locke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Locke staying out of range there.
Locke doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadillac circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cadillac. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cadillac lands a lovely overhand right.
Cadillac defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Locke.
Locke is looking to clinch.
Cadillac throws out a powerful jab.
Locke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cadillac throws an elbow that misses. Locke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cadillac's guard. Nice move by Locke!
Locke engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Locke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cadillac working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.
Locke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cadillac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Locke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cadillac controls Locke momentarily but Locke frees himself.
Mallador Locke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Locke wants to control from the top but Cadillac keeps moving.
Locke throwing strikes from guard but Cadillac blocks nicely.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadillac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke being controlled here momentarily.
That's two 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.
Cadillac keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
Locke stopping the sweep attempt from Cadillac.
Locke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cadillac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Locke trying to control but Cadillac is working from the bottom.
Locke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Locke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cadillac is keeping the position for now.
Locke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cadillac wants to sweep here but Locke controlling him for the moment.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Cadillac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke works over Cadillac with some ground and pound from guard.
Cadillac is rocked!
Locke is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cadillac is still in real trouble! Can Locke finish him?
Locke passes into half guard.
Locke is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cadillac is hurt! He's hurt bad - Locke fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cadillac from any more punishment! Congratulations to Locke! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mallador Locke!
In his post fight interview, Mallador Locke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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