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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chapman II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Chapman II had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Floyd Chapman II has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Floyd Chapman II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales slaps away a takedown attempt from Chapman II, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzales connects with a high kick.
Gonzales throws a head kick but Chapman II moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chapman II fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzales throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chapman II.
Chapman II avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chapman II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
Chapman II looks for a takedown but Gonzales sprawls well.
Gonzales scores with a head kick. Chapman II tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gonzales connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Chapman II is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales cracks Chapman II with a good jab.
Gonzales throws a leg kick which misses Chapman II's front leg but catches the back leg as Chapman II tries to avoid it.
Gonzales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chapman II takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman II takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gonzales lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chapman II is rocked!
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses.
Chapman II shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Chapman II keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapman II takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gonzales feints and then cracks Chapman II's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chapman II down.
Gonzales connects with a high kick.
Oh Chapman II is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales lands a head kick. Chapman II smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonzales with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Gonzales both land. Nice combination.
Jose Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzales lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chapman II's sensitive parts.
Gonzales lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzales lands a jab to Chapman II's midsection.
Chapman II takes one to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Gonzales there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gonzales.
Gonzales lands with a kick to the temple. Chapman II shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chapman II blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Chapman II gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chapman II. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Jose Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzales lands with a kick to the temple. Chapman II shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Chapman II moves out of range easily.
Gonzales throws a nice head kick!
Gonzales lands a nice shot that snaps Chapman II's head back.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman II seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gonzales.
Gonzales scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonzales lands a nice looking body kick.
Chapman II is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chapman II shoots in and bounces Gonzales off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chapman II wants to get up but he can't break Gonzales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chapman II postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapman II throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Chapman II throwing strikes from guard but Gonzales blocks nicely.
Gonzales working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chapman II works over Gonzales with some ground and pound from guard.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Chapman II is controlling him.
Chapman II throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzales works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzales wants to stand up but Chapman II is controlling him.
Chapman II makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gonzales wants to stand and escape but Chapman II is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chapman II scoring with some ground and pound.
Chapman II wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Gonzales is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Gonzales dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Chapman II moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzales.
Jose Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chapman II avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chapman II shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Chapman II's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chapman II takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman II shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Chapman II keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales throws a nice head kick!
Gonzales lands with a kick to the temple. Chapman II shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gonzales tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzales throws a head kick but Chapman II moves out of range.
Chapman II gets a takedown into half guard.
Chapman II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman II seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman II lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzales holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chapman II stops Gonzales from getting back to his feet.
Gonzales keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chapman II throwing shots but Gonzales is blocking nicely.
Gonzales trying to control here.
Chapman II content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gonzales wants to control but Chapman II is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chapman II kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chapman II in particular looking to stall.
Floyd Chapman II overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Gonzales hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman II takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chapman II tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chapman II closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gonzales to the mat! Gonzales manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman II makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Chapman II trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Chapman II is controlling him.
Chapman II has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chapman II accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gonzales is proving hard to escape from.
Chapman II tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzales is retaining full guard.
Gonzales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gonzales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chapman II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gonzales is trying to keep Chapman II in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chapman II trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Gonzales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jose Gonzales hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzales throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chapman II.
Gonzales cracks Chapman II with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonzales throws a quick inside leg kick.
Floyd Chapman II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II shoots in and drives through. Gonzales sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chapman II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales scores with a head kick.
Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Chapman II moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Gonzales.
Gonzales lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chapman II will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Gonzales lands but Chapman II takes it in his stride.
Chapman II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Chapman II fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzales throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzales dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chapman II. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman II looks for a takedown but Gonzales sprawls well.
Gonzales pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chapman II back to the cage. Gonzales follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gonzales lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Gonzales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chapman II closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gonzales quickly recovers to half guard.
Gonzales tries to kick Chapman II off but Chapman II keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chapman II lands with a punch from half guard.
Gonzales is looking to control Chapman II's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzales avoid being mounted?
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. Chapman II connects with a nice short shot to Gonzales's temple.
Gonzales tries to get to full guard but Chapman II has control of the leg.
Chapman II drops an elbow to the side of Gonzales's head.
Chapman II decides to stand up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chapman II.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman II takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gonzales lands a head kick!
Gonzales throws a nice head kick!
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chapman II.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales connects with an inside leg kick.
Gonzales lands the left hand.
Gonzales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chapman II fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Chapman II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales lands a slapping body shot.
Gonzales lands with a good body shot.
Gonzales lands with a kick to the temple. Chapman II shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales gets caught flat footed, as Chapman II shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chapman II stopping the sweep attempt from Gonzales.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chapman II's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gonzales looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chapman II lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chapman II controls the pace.
Gonzales wants to stand up but Chapman II is controlling him.
Chapman II is in close to Gonzales's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chapman II sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman II looking to pass the guard.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet but Chapman II is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chapman II trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom.
Chapman II won't allow Gonzales to sweep him here.
Gonzales is working an open guard so Chapman II takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gonzales scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chapman II tries for a takedown but Gonzales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Gonzales.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Chapman II tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzales sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chapman II somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of Chapman II 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jose Gonzales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzales plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonzales throws a head kick that Chapman II semi-blocks.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman II shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chapman II is looking to take a break and control but Gonzales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chapman II wants to pass to mount but Gonzales is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Floyd Chapman II.
I think Gonzales 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Gonzales!
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energy
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