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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Fon Gadov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zam Bam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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194 cm
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234 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Fon Gadov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam misses with a takedown attempt
and Fon Gadov moves into the clinch.
Fon Gadov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bam tries for a takedown but Fon Gadov manages to get underhooks.
Bam is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fon Gadov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fon Gadov tries a body shot but Bam blocks it.
Fon Gadov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fon Gadov gets underhooks to prevent Bam's takedown attempt.
Bam is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fon Gadov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bam to the mat. Bam regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam wants to get back to his feet but Fon Gadov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bam looking to control.
Fon Gadov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fon Gadov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bam is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fon Gadov preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zam Bam.
Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fon Gadov swivels and escapes.
Bam shoots for a takedown but Fon Gadov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bam is defended easily by Fon Gadov.
Bam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fon Gadov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fon Gadov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Well, if Fon Gadov 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.
Bam gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fon Gadov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bam has his hands on Fon Gadov's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bam is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam looking to pass the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marvin Fon Gadov.
Bam with a poor takedown
and Fon Gadov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fon Gadov.
Fon Gadov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fon Gadov is standing up over Bam. Bam looks to escape but Fon Gadov dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bam is trying to buck Fon Gadov off.
Fon Gadov tries to move to mount but Bam blocks the move with his legs.
Bam gets back to half guard.
Bam is not content to let Fon Gadov control the position.
Fon Gadov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam manages to get to full guard.
Bam is trying to keep Fon Gadov in close.
Bam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fon Gadov looking to pass the guard.
Bam wants to stand up but Fon Gadov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marvin Fon Gadov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bam shoots and misses
and Fon Gadov counters by clinching up.
Bam looking for a takedown.
Fon Gadov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fon Gadov is looking to control Bam's arms but Bam gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fon Gadov has his back to the cage.
Bam wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam tries for a takedown but Fon Gadov manages to get underhooks.
Fon Gadov gets underhooks to prevent Bam's takedown attempt.
Fon Gadov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bam can't fight it off and eventually Fon Gadov manages to take the fight to the floor. Bam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fon Gadov looking to sit in guard and control but Bam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fon Gadov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam forces his way into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fon Gadov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bam seems to be working for a kimura but Fon Gadov defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam passes to side control.
Fon Gadov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bam tries to stand but Fon Gadov is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam controls the position.
Bam tries to stand but Fon Gadov is controlling his head.
Fon Gadov is not content to let Bam control the position.
Bam controlling the position from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bam is defended easily by Fon Gadov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fon Gadov. Bam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fon Gadov stuffs the takedown.
Bam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fon Gadov counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zam Bam dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bam with a poor takedown
and Fon Gadov moves into the clinch.
Bam prevents the takedown attempt.
Bam has hold of one of Fon Gadov's legs. Fon Gadov is fighting the takedown attempt but Bam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bam tries to stand but Fon Gadov is controlling from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fon Gadov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bam has passed into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam tries to stand but Fon Gadov is controlling his head.
Zam Bam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A lull in the action here.
Bam lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fon Gadov struggling a bit here.
Bam controls the position.
Bam trying to control the position but Fon Gadov is working away.
We're going to have a standup here because Zam Bam wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but Fon Gadov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fon Gadov gets caught flat footed, as Bam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fon Gadov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fon Gadov is on top in guard.
Fon Gadov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bam, up you get!
Bam drives through with a takedown into Fon Gadov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bam wants to control from the top but Fon Gadov keeps moving.
Bam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zam Bam.
Fon Gadov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fon Gadov tries for a kimura but Bam is defending well.
Bam struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fon Gadov is looking to take a break and control but Bam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bam regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zam Bam showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bam has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zam Bam!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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