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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Sams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Sams!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dassler is in Sams's guard.
Dassler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dassler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dassler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dassler's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dassler looking to pass the guard.
Sams 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.
Dassler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adi Dassler.
Dassler tries to clinch up
and Sams counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Adi Dassler has been cut.
Sams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sams wants it to stay on the feet.
Sams moves into the clinch.
Sams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dassler.
Dassler is pressing down on Sams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sams with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sams tries to free his leg and advance position but Dassler is retaining full guard.
Sams is working Dassler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dassler working a defensive guard here.
Sams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dassler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sams wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Sams is looking to stand up but Dassler won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sams trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Sams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Will Sams.
Sams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dassler to the mat! Dassler manages to get full guard.
Dassler being controlled here, momentarily.
Dassler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dassler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sams controls the pace.
Sams trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Will Sams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sams scores with a takedown into Dassler's guard.
Dassler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dassler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sams manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dassler being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Sams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Sams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dassler doesn't seem phased though.
Sams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Sams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dassler's guard now.
Sams looking to pass the guard.
Sams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dassler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dassler has control of Sams's left arm, preventing Sams from doing any damage.
Dassler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
Dassler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adi Dassler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dassler's half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dassler tries to kick Sams off but Sams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Sams seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like Sams is going to stand back up.
Will Sams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Will Sams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sams closes the distance and clinches.
Dassler tries to pull guard but Sams won't allow it.
Sams lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler tries to stall but Sams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dassler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sams passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Dassler is in trouble now - Sams has advanced to mount!
Dassler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sams controlling his opponent.
Sams goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dassler is on top in guard.
Dassler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Sams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adi Dassler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sams throws a sloppy head kick and Dassler moves out of range easily.
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Sams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dassler's guard.
Sams trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Dassler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sams stands and steps away. Dassler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sams with the ground and pound but Dassler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dassler keeping full guard, as Sams tries to pass.
Sams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sams trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dassler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dassler postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dassler passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Sams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dassler is working away from the top position though.
Sams is not content to let Dassler control the position.
Dassler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sams trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dassler wants to pass the guard but Sams is defending well.
Sams wants to control but Dassler is keeping busy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Sams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sams is defended easily by Dassler.
Will Sams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dassler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sams has hold of one of Dassler's legs. Dassler is fighting the takedown attempt but Sams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dassler pulls Sams in close to his closed guard and prevents Sams from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dassler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sams's guard.
Sams controls Dassler momentarily but Dassler frees himself.
Adi Dassler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sams pulls Dassler in to control the position.
Sams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Will Sams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Will Sams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sams!
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Sams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Sams!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
52% |
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