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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Wahlstroem (ranked 797 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Orville Dudpops (ranked 110 p4p, 236 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Wahlstroem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orville Dudpops!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlstroem throws a body punch but Dudpops moves out of range.
It seemed like Dudpops was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudpops looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudpops listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Max Wahlstroem has been cut.
Wahlstroem closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Wahlstroem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Wahlstroem wants to work for an arm triangle but Dudpops is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dudpops looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wahlstroem is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudpops is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlstroem slows the pace down in half guard.
Wahlstroem is working for a kimura but Dudpops is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudpops is looking for a sweep. Wahlstroem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wahlstroem is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dudpops has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dudpops is positioning himself well to prevent Wahlstroem advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Wahlstroem seems content to control.
Wahlstroem is looking to advance position but Dudpops won't allow it.
Dudpops looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wahlstroem is keen to just control but Dudpops is a slippery customer.
Wahlstroem trying to control the pace.
Wahlstroem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wahlstroem is trying to control. Dudpops wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dudpops is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wahlstroem jumps into side control!
Wahlstroem advances to mount.
Wahlstroem moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dudpops has worked his arm free - good work by Dudpops!
Wahlstroem tries to move to full mount but Dudpops actually manages to regain half guard.
Wahlstroem is thwarting Dudpops's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudpops is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dudpops is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wahlstroem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wahlstroem's back!
Dudpops is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wahlstroem is defending well though. Dudpops let's go of the attempt for now.
Wahlstroem has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dudpops.
You can see the frustration on Wahlstroem's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Dudpops.
Wahlstroem wants to control his opponent's hands but Dudpops gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudpops tightening his grip on Wahlstroem, looking for the choke.
Wahlstroem is in bad spot here.
Wahlstroem trying to control the position but Dudpops manages to sink in the hooks.
Wahlstroem looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dudpops.
Dudpops controls the action.
Dudpops doesn't have the hooks in and Wahlstroem manages to turn into his guard.
Dudpops is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wahlstroem defends well.
Wahlstroem is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dudpops working a defensive guard here.
Dudpops working for a triangle but Wahlstroem defends it easily.
Dudpops looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wahlstroem has picked Dudpops up and slammed him! Dudpops can't keep hold of the triangle and Wahlstroem manages to pass to side control!
Dudpops struggling a bit here.
Wahlstroem working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wahlstroem is looking to take a break and control but Dudpops is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wahlstroem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dudpops has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wahlstroem has an Americana. Dudpops didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wahlstroem is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wahlstroem hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Max Wahlstroem!
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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
22% |
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