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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between BigTam Showsyehowtopunch (ranked 5441 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frances Tsitsipas (ranked 5329 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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175 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frances Tsitsipas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Showsyehowtopunch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tsitsipas quickly recovers to half guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to maintain the position but Showsyehowtopunch is very close to passing his half guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsitsipas keeping hold of Showsyehowtopunch's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Showsyehowtopunch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsitsipas keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitsipas tries to roll over but Showsyehowtopunch keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsitsipas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tsitsipas.
Tsitsipas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tsitsipas controls Showsyehowtopunch momentarily but Showsyehowtopunch frees himself.
Tsitsipas keeping full guard, as Showsyehowtopunch tries to pass.
Showsyehowtopunch pushing down on Tsitsipas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsitsipas trying to hold on to Showsyehowtopunch's head to control him but Showsyehowtopunch postures up.
Showsyehowtopunch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tsitsipas is trying to control but can't.
Tsitsipas is concentrating on defense, preventing Showsyehowtopunch from advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Showsyehowtopunch scoring well with a low kick there.
Showsyehowtopunch scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tsitsipas is looking to improve his position.
Showsyehowtopunch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsitsipas keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Showsyehowtopunch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Tsitsipas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to control. Tsitsipas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsitsipas wants to improve his position but Showsyehowtopunch is controlling well.
Tsitsipas is controlling Showsyehowtopunch's trapped leg to prevent Showsyehowtopunch from advancing to side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Showsyehowtopunch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Showsyehowtopunch wants to work for an arm triangle but Tsitsipas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Showsyehowtopunch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tsitsipas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tsitsipas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Showsyehowtopunch's best efforts.
Tsitsipas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Showsyehowtopunch passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Showsyehowtopunch decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a front kick that sends Tsitsipas stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch 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.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsitsipas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Showsyehowtopunch is in Tsitsipas's guard.
Tsitsipas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsitsipas holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsitsipas controls Showsyehowtopunch momentarily but Showsyehowtopunch frees himself.
Showsyehowtopunch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsitsipas working a defensive guard but Showsyehowtopunch passes into half guard.
Tsitsipas is concentrating on defense, preventing Showsyehowtopunch from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitsipas is trying to control but can't.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a strike but Tsitsipas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tsitsipas keeping moving, preventing Showsyehowtopunch from controlling successfully.
Tsitsipas pulls Showsyehowtopunch in to control the position.
Tsitsipas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tsitsipas looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsitsipas throws a head kick that misses.
Showsyehowtopunch drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tsitsipas wants to sweep here but Showsyehowtopunch controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to stand but Tsitsipas is controlling from the bottom.
Showsyehowtopunch won't allow Tsitsipas to sweep him here.
Showsyehowtopunch wants to pass the guard but Tsitsipas is keeping the position.
Showsyehowtopunch is fighting to break Tsitsipas's control of his arms but Tsitsipas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tsitsipas is continuing to stall.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tsitsipas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsitsipas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Showsyehowtopunch haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Showsyehowtopunch shoots in and gets a takedown into Tsitsipas's guard.
Showsyehowtopunch stopping the sweep attempt from Tsitsipas.
Showsyehowtopunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsitsipas is keeping the position for now.
Tsitsipas is trying to control the position but Showsyehowtopunch postures up.
Tsitsipas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsitsipas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsitsipas looking to control.
Tsitsipas seems keen to control Showsyehowtopunch's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Showsyehowtopunch dives in and scores a takedown into Tsitsipas's guard.
Tsitsipas managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Showsyehowtopunch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsitsipas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsitsipas lands in his opponent's guard.
Showsyehowtopunch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsitsipas is pushing down on Showsyehowtopunch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Showsyehowtopunch is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsitsipas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Showsyehowtopunch is trying to maintain the position but Tsitsipas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping him busy.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking for a sweep. Tsitsipas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsitsipas content to control rather than advance.
Showsyehowtopunch tries to roll over but Tsitsipas keeps him under control.
Showsyehowtopunch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsitsipas can do to turn this around?
Tsitsipas wants to control but Showsyehowtopunch is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsitsipas stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a solid leg kick but Tsitsipas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Showsyehowtopunch.
Despite the aggression on Tsitsipas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsitsipas shoots in looking for a takedown but Showsyehowtopunch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsitsipas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Showsyehowtopunch darts in and clinches Tsitsipas up against the cage.
Showsyehowtopunch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Showsyehowtopunch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tsitsipas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Showsyehowtopunch is in Tsitsipas's guard.
Tsitsipas looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Showsyehowtopunch trying to control but Tsitsipas is working from the bottom.
Showsyehowtopunch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsitsipas is keeping the position for now.
Tsitsipas wants to sweep here but Showsyehowtopunch controlling him for the moment.
Tsitsipas is trying to keep Showsyehowtopunch in close.
Showsyehowtopunch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tsitsipas controlling Showsyehowtopunch's posture.
Frances Tsitsipas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Showsyehowtopunch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Showsyehowtopunch preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tsitsipas looking to score a takedown here. Showsyehowtopunch is defending well but Tsitsipas drives through and ends up in Showsyehowtopunch's guard.
Tsitsipas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tsitsipas wants to control from the top but Showsyehowtopunch keeps moving.
Showsyehowtopunch is looking to stand up but Tsitsipas isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsitsipas is in close to Showsyehowtopunch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsitsipas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 BigTam Showsyehowtopunch.
Well Showsyehowtopunch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for BigTam Showsyehowtopunch!
BigTam Showsyehowtopunch wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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