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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Larmontovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lance Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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144 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Larmontovic!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson forces Larmontovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson wants the takedown. Larmontovic is fighting it off but Jackson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Larmontovic's guard against the cage.
Jackson throws and elbow that misses. Larmontovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Larmontovic!
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Larmontovic wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Larmontovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Larmontovic manages to pass to side control.
Larmontovic working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larmontovic.
Still in half guard, Larmontovic seems content to control.
Larmontovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larmontovic connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larmontovic prevents Jackson from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larmontovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Larmontovic on the ground.
Larmontovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Larmontovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Larmontovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larmontovic wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Larmontovic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Larmontovic works his way into side control.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Larmontovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Larmontovic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larmontovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Larmontovic has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Larmontovic is looking to clinch.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larmontovic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jackson happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Larmontovic keeps working.
Larmontovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jackson.
Larmontovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson trying to control the position but Larmontovic is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Jackson.
Jackson working away.
Jackson wants to control but Larmontovic is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larmontovic is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larmontovic is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larmontovic manages to get to full guard.
Larmontovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larmontovic leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Larmontovic has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Larmontovic!
Larmontovic regains half guard.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larmontovic's head.
Larmontovic controlling the position well.
Larmontovic wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson decides to return to a standing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Larmontovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Larmontovic is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson working the strikes but Larmontovic uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Larmontovic wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Larmontovic won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Larmontovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is pressing down on Larmontovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Larmontovic is holding on for now.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Larmontovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Larmontovic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Larmontovic isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Larmontovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larmontovic pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Larmontovic lands a nice short elbow.
Larmontovic passes to full mount!
Larmontovic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to hold on but Larmontovic pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larmontovic looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Larmontovic lands a nice shot to the head.
Larmontovic prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Larmontovic breaks from Jackson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Larmontovic isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Larmontovic landing punches.
Jackson tries to hold on but Larmontovic pushes him away.
Larmontovic lands a big elbow.
Larmontovic avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Larmontovic has control of Jackson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jackson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Larmontovic landing punches.
Jackson somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris Larmontovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Larmontovic's guard.
Larmontovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a strike but Larmontovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Larmontovic is controlling him.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larmontovic wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Larmontovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larmontovic preventing the sweep.
Larmontovic advances to half guard.
Larmontovic is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larmontovic works his way into side control.
Larmontovic is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Larmontovic takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Larmontovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
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.
Larmontovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Larmontovic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to escape but Larmontovic is in control.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is in trouble now - Larmontovic has advanced to mount!
Larmontovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
BOOM! Larmontovic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Larmontovic.
Larmontovic wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Larmontovic prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
That's four 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.
Larmontovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Larmontovic lands a big elbow.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson regains half guard.
Larmontovic stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson has one foot on Larmontovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larmontovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Larmontovic won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Larmontovic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Larmontovic pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Larmontovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Larmontovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Larmontovic!
Chris Larmontovic is the new bantamweight champion!
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