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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Hetherington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wookie Pinkerton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Hetherington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wookie Pinkerton's chin.
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143 lbs
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180 cm
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137 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Hetherington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wookie Pinkerton!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkerton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hetherington.
Pinkerton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hetherington dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hetherington works to advance to full mount. Pinkerton defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hetherington controlling the pace for now.
Hetherington landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Hetherington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Hetherington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hetherington unloading with bombs!
Pinkerton is rocked!
Hetherington takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hetherington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinkerton turns into him and now he's in Hetherington's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hetherington looking for a sweep. Not yet Hetherington, not yet.
Hetherington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinkerton defends well.
Hetherington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hetherington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hetherington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pinkerton drops back looking for a leg! Hetherington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hetherington manages to kick Pinkerton off! Pinkerton jumps back into Hetherington's guard.
Pinkerton won't allow Hetherington to sweep him here.
Hetherington is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hetherington trying to keep a closed guard but Pinkerton is proving a slippery customer.
Pinkerton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hetherington is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hetherington is on top in guard.
Hetherington advances position into side control!
Hetherington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hetherington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkerton keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkerton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hetherington dominates the positioning.
Hetherington advances to mount.
Hetherington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pinkerton can't escape the position.
Hetherington content just to control the position here.
Hetherington with a couple of short strikes.
Hetherington lands a big shot there that rocks Pinkerton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hetherington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hetherington controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinkerton turns into him and now he's in Hetherington's guard.
Hetherington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hetherington tries to get out of the position.
Pinkerton stopping the sweep attempt from Hetherington.
Hetherington punching to the body, from the bottom.
Pinkerton postures up.
Pinkerton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hetherington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinkerton has managed to get both his arms back between Hetherington's legs - danger averted.
Hetherington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pinkerton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hetherington keeping moving, preventing Pinkerton from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Hetherington dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hetherington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pinkerton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hetherington connects with a couple of short punches.
Hetherington works over Pinkerton with some ground and pound from guard.
Pinkerton can't keep his opponent in guard - Hetherington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hetherington lands with a punch from half guard.
Hetherington passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hetherington looking to finish Pinkerton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinkerton!
Hetherington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetherington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pinkerton is still in real trouble! Can Hetherington finish him?
Hetherington moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pinkerton has worked his arm free - good work by Pinkerton!
Pinkerton seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkerton is looking to regain half guard here but Hetherington keeps moving and retains side control.
Hetherington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hetherington working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hetherington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pinkerton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hetherington cracks Pinkerton with a big elbow.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pinkerton is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetherington advances to mount.
Hetherington controlling from mount.
Hetherington dominating with strikes here.
Hetherington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hetherington with the ground and pound from mount.
Pinkerton takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hetherington's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Hetherington!
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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
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