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Event:
DFC 28
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Bam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berkutov tries to avoid it but Bam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berkutov to the ground. Berkutov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berkutov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bam with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Berkutov counters by moving into the clinch.
Bam gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Berkutov.
#TD2#
Berkutov has clasped his hands together around Bam's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bam is trying to escape the position but Berkutov is controlling the position.
Berkutov is working Bam over with some ground and pound from side control.
Berkutov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bam to see if he's OK.
Berkutov landing a few strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Bam Bam has been cut.
Berkutov cracks Bam with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Bam is rocked!
Berkutov cracks Bam with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Berkutov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bam is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Berkutov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ignat Berkutov!
After winning the bout, Ignat Berkutov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DFC 25
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Bam takes one on the button.
Saarelainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saarelainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarelainen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
It looks like Bam Bam has been cut.
Bam is looking to clinch.
Saarelainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saarelainen.
Saarelainen looks to land a right hand but Bam moved out of range.
Bam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saarelainen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saarelainen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saarelainen stuffs the takedown.
Bam looks to clinch
and Saarelainen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bam looks winded!
Bam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saarelainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Bam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ahti Saarelainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Saarelainen lands with a shot to the body.
Bam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Bam looks up at the clock. Bad move! Saarelainen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bam. Saarelainen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahti Saarelainen!
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Event:
DFC 21: Horak Vs Qissi
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Man clinches with his opponent.
Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Bam breaks from the clinch.
Bam has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Man looking to score a takedown here. Bam is defending well but Man drives through and ends up in Bam's guard.
Bam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
Bam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Man decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Bam clinches up with Man and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bam counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man darts in trying to clinch
and Bam counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Man is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Man throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Bam, which made it look bad.
Man fails with the takedown
and Bam counters with a one-two to the body. #T2##TD#
Bam shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bam was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Man throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Man tries to avoid it but Bam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Man to the ground. Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Bam moves into the clinch.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bam is defending well.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bam pulls guard effortlessly.
Man won't allow Bam to sweep him here.
Man wants to pass the guard but Bam is keeping the position.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Bam wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment.
Man is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Man has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Man looks winded!
Man throws a body kick that misses
and Bam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bam seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bam clinches up against the cage.
Man tries to pull guard but Bam holds him up against the cage and eventually Man drops back down to his feet.
Bam can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Bam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Man tries to sprawl but Bam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bam drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam 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.
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bam is defended easily by Man.
Man wants to counter with a clinch but Bam pushes him away.
Man tries to clinch
and Bam counters with a left and a right that stings Man.
Bam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Man is rocked!
Crunch! Bam slams his shin into Man's torso.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Bam finish him?
Bam Bam is winning the standup battle so far.
Man throws a sloppy head kick
and Bam counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bam lands a big head kick that sends Man to the canvas! Bam follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bam Bam!
A victorious Bam Bam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bam has Gromadowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Bam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gromadowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bam blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Gromadowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gromadowski passes into half guard.
Gromadowski trying to pass the guard but Bam defending well.
Gromadowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Gromadowski seems to be working for a kimura but Bam defends the submission attempt.
Gromadowski controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Gromadowski is trying for a kimura here. Bam looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gromadowski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krystian Gromadowski!
After winning the bout, Krystian Gromadowski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bam closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Solis pulls guard successfully.
Solis trying to keep a closed guard but Bam is proving a slippery customer.
Solis is really struggling to control Bam but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bam has managed to get both his arms back between Solis's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Bam gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bam shoots in for a takedown but Solis shows good takedown defense.
Solis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bam shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Solis is trying to defend but Bam finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solis defending well though. #T1#
Solis trying to hold on to Bam's head to control him but Bam postures up.
#SUB#
Solis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Solis is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Solis is defending against the submission attempts here by Bam.
Nice strikes from Bam there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bam is trying to work for a kimura but Solis is defending well.
Solis has his hands clasped together around Bam's back. He's all about the action.
Bam wants to advance to full mount but Solis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3##SUB#
Solis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Bam stands up and waves to Solis to follow him.
Bam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Solis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bam somewhat.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt.
Francis Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam.
Solis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
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.
Bam shoots in looking for a takedown but Solis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bam's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Solis thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bam looks winded!
Solis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solis closes the distance and clinches up with Bam, looking for a takedown. Solis pushes Bam against the cage but Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bam is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bam moves into the clinch successfully.
Solis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bam pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Bam rushes Solis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Solis jumps guard but Bam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bam.
Bam working away.
Bam landing a few strikes.
Solis struggling a bit here.
Bam taking a breather here.
Bam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Solis pushes Bam away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bam gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis is not content to let Bam control the position. #T1#
Solis can't do much from the bottom here.
Bam controlling the position from side mount.
Solis wants to control but Bam postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Solis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bam tries a head kick but it misses.
Solis shoots in for a takedown but Bam shows good takedown defense.
Solis shoots for a double leg takedown but Bam sprawls well. He's pushed Solis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Solis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bam tries to avoid it but Solis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bam to the ground. Bam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francis Solis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam shoots in looking for a takedown. Solis tries to sprawl out of it but Bam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Solis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Solis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#TD2#
Bam closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Solis quickly recovers to half guard.#T3##SU2#
Bam escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Bam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Solis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bam stays in close to Solis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Solis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bam Bam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Solis trying to keep a closed guard but Bam is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Solis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bam is defended easily by Solis.
Bam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Solis rushes Bam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Solis has Bam pressed against the cage, preventing Bam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Solis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francis Solis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Bam.
Solis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bam just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Bam gets control of Solis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bam controlling the position.
Bam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bam trying to keep a closed guard but Solis is proving a slippery customer.
Bam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Solis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Solis throws an elbow that misses. Bam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Solis's guard. Nice move by Bam!#REVB#
Solis trying to control the position here. #T2#
Bam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Solis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bam on the ground.#SUB#
Solis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Solis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bam cracks Solis with a solid left hand.
Bam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Solis wants to stand up but Bam is controlling him.
Bam trying to control but Solis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Solis misses with a head kick.
Bam lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Bam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bam circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Bam clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Bam successfully pulls guard.
Solis stopping the sweep attempt from Bam.
Solis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Solis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bam's head.
Solis throwing strikes from guard but Bam blocks nicely.
Bam is trying to control the position but Solis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francis Solis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam Bam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bam avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam!
After winning the bout, Bam Bam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Mason closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mason lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Bam is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Bam drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mason is looking to stand up but Bam won't let him.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Mason gets to his feet - Bam follows without any prompting. #T1#
Mason fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bam avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Bam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mason to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mason wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Mason throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Bam is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mason wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bam is trying to control the position but Mason postures up.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Mason closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bam kicks Mason off and gets back to his feet.#T3##TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bam's guard.
Bam looking to control.
Bam being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've been told by Bam's head coaches at Wolves Den $200 Elite Circuits that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4##TD2#
Mason looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mason scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mason slips a nice elbow through Bam's hands, connecting with Bam's forehead.
Mason not doing much here.
Bam tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Mason drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Bam pushes Mason off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Bam tries to sprawl but Mason drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mason looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bam is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bam avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Mason stands up and beckons Bam to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Bam is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Mason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mason scoring with punches from side control.
Mason staying calm.
Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SU2#
Mason stands up and beckons Bam to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Mason 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.
Mason stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Mason stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Mason closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bam quickly recovers to half guard.
Mason lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Mason 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.
#T3#
Bam is looking to control Mason's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bam avoid being mounted?
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Mason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
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.
Mason is nestled in close to Bam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bam is fending him off so far but Mason persists. Nope, Bam circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Bam has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bam breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Mason changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bam looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Bam bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mason shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mason showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bam gets full guard.
Mason lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Mason decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bam, up you get! #TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bam's guard.#T2#
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mason.
Bam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mason controlling from the top position.
Mason throwing strikes from guard but Bam blocks nicely.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SU2#
Mason decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mason shoots in but Bam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bam tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bam to the ground. Bam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mason.
Bam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason keeps the fight on the outside.#T4##TD2#
Mason 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.
Bam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mason trying to hold on to Bam's head to control him but Bam postures up.
Bam tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mason tries to roll over but Bam keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam is pressing down on Mason's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mason is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bam Bam!
After winning the bout, Bam Bam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mason as he jumps to the side.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mason as Bam shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam is looking to clinch.
Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bam to the ground. Mason is now in Bam's guard.
Mason is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Mason gets to his feet. Bam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Mason tries for a takedown but Bam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mason shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bam is trying to defend but Mason finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mason is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mason is taking a breather. Bam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mason wants to get back to his feet.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam is concentrating on defense, preventing Mason from advancing position. #T2##SU2#
Mason stands up from half guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason.
Mason has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mason.#TD2#
Mason shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bam's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bam manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Bam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mason backwards. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mason stalling the fight.
#TD#
Bam successfully pulls guard.
Bam working a defensive guard here.
Bam wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
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.
Mason trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Mason won't allow Bam to get back to his feet.
Bam has Mason pulled in close to control his posture.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mason content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Mason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bam is looking to get back to is feet but Mason passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Mason will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mason as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Mason closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bam's guard.#ES#
Bam kicks Mason off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Mason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mason is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Mason with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bam keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bam won't allow Mason to sweep him here. #T2#
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.
Bam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mason wants to sweep here but Bam controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Bam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mason dives on top into guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Bam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mason sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mason is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mason missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam sprawls well. Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bam throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mason perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mason trying to control the action but Bam is working from the bottom.
Mason looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mason is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mason trying to mount his opponent but Bam defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bam Bam will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bam shoots in for a double leg but Mason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Mason fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bam to the ground. Mason is now in Bam's guard.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mason trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
Mason looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mason wants to stand but Bam is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mason slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bam as he jumps to the side.
Bam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mason's waist but Mason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bam off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam dives in for a single leg takedown but Mason sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mason throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bam was covering up waiting for the punch and Mason finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mason makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Mason stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Mason gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mason shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mason was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bam is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB2#
Mason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bam is trying to escape the position but Mason is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mason moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Mason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mason 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mason!
In his post fight interview, Mike Mason started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Orr is trying to keep Bam in close.
Orr looking for a sweep. Not yet Orr, not yet.
Orr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bam. #SU2#
Bam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Orr, up you get! #TD2#
Bam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Orr has his feet on Bam's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!#TD2#
Orr gets caught flat footed, as Bam shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Orr trying to control the position here.
Orr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Bam stays in close to Orr's body and controls the position.
Bam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Orr's guard.
Orr wants to sweep here but Bam controlling him for the moment.
Bam throws an elbow that misses. Orr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bam's guard. Nice move by Orr!#REVR#
Orr trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Orr stays in close to Bam's body and controls the position.
Bam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orr is one step ahead there.
Bam looking to control.
Orr trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bam is trying to keep Orr in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Orr gets a takedown into half guard.
Orr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bam keeps working.
Orr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orr prevents Bam from improving his position.
Orr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Bam trying to control from the bottom.
Orr prevents Bam from improving his position.
Bam keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orr is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Bam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Octavio Orr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Bam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Bam jumps into guard, dragging Orr to the mat.
Bam controlling Orr's posture.
Orr wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Bam trying to keep a closed guard but Orr is proving a slippery customer.
Orr throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam is looking to stand up but Orr isn't so interested in that idea.
Bam trying to control the position.
Orr stopping the sweep attempt from Bam.#T1#
Orr is fighting to break Bam's control of his arms but Bam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Octavio Orr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Orr pushes Bam off and gets back to his feet.
Orr shoots in for a double leg but Bam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bam throws a head kick but Orr moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Orr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Orr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bam.
Bam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Orr tries to clinch but Bam moves out of range.
Orr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bam defends it nicely.#T2##TD2#
Bam feints and as Orr raises his hands in defense, Bam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bam is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orr striking off his back but it's not causing Bam any problems.
Orr has momentary wrist control but Bam slips an elbow through the middle.
Bam won't allow Orr to get back to his feet.
Bam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Bam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bam postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Orr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Orr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Orr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Bam seems keen to control Orr's posture.#SUB2#
Bam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bam is pulling down on Orr's head. It's preventing any offense from Orr, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orr trying to control but Bam is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bam dives in and scores a takedown into Orr's guard.
Bam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Orr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Orr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bam drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Orr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bam has Orr in his guard.#REVR#
Orr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Orr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bam for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Bam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bam controls Orr momentarily but Orr frees himself.
Orr wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving.
Orr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orr wants to control from the top but Bam keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Orr misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Bam has picked Orr up - he's going for a ride! Bam dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Orr manages to get to full guard.
Bam throwing strikes but missing. #T3##SU2#
Orr is working an open guard so Bam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Bam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orr trying to control the position.
Orr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Orr's head.#T4#
Bam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Orr holds on and takes a little breather.
Bam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bam is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Bam misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Fat.
Fat's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fat's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bam takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fat. Bam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bam ducks under a wild hook from Fat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fat. Bam does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bam rushes Fat and presses him up against the cage.
Bam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fat smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam manages to avoid it.
Bam tries to counter by clinching up but Fat breaks away and moves out of range.
Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fat loads up on a big right hand but Bam slips the punch.
It looked like Bam was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fat tried to score with a low kick but Bam checks it.
Fat misses the shot to the body.
Bam appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Bam ducks under a wild hook from Fat.
Bam fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam misses with a two punch combination.
Fat misses with a leg kick.
Bam feinted with a counter takedown.
Bam slips a jab from Fat.
Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fat as he jumps to the side.
Fat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bam has a takedown stuffed.
Fat takes a swing at Bam's ribcage but misses.
Fat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fat throws a leg kick but Bam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bam checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Fat connects with an inside leg kick.
Bam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fat throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Fat misses.
Bam dives in for a single leg takedown but Fat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Fat.
Wo Fat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bam avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Fat.
Fat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fat looks to throw the jab but Bam is out of range.
Bam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bam fails with the takedown.
Fat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Fat loads up on a big right hand but Bam slips the punch.
Bam slips a jab from Fat.
Fat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fat misses with a looping left.
Fat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bam.
A combination from Bam does no damage.
Fat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fat throws a lazy right hand but Bam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fat misses with a looping right.#T4#
Fat misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Bam.
Fat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wo Fat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fat throws the left hand but Bam avoids the punch easily.
Fat misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Fat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fat is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fat looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Bam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fat keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fat is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wo Fat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fat.
Bam dives in and grabs Fat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fat pushes down on Bam's head and hops out.
Fat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt.
Bam checks a leg kick.
Fat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bam.
Bam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fat.
Bam moves out of range of the body kick.
Fat throws a leg kick but Bam checks it.
Bam lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam tries to clinch up but Fat circles away and keeps his distance.
Bam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fat.
Fat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fat.#T1#
Bam moves away from the strike by Fat.
Wo Fat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bam tries a head kick but it misses.
Bam dodges the punch combination from Fat.
Fat misses with a looping right.
Bam avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Fat.
Bam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bam ducks under a wild hook from Fat.
Bam tries a head kick but it misses.
Fat looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fat throws a body shot but no joy.
Bam shoots in for a double leg but Fat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fat throws a body shot but no joy.
Bam defending well as Fat loads up on a big left hand.
Bam went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Bam checks a low kick from Fat.
Fat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fat avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Fat. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fat.
Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fat throws a body punch but Bam moves out of range.
Bam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Fat.
Fat fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bam checks it well.
Fat misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bam on the side of the head.
Bam Bam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Fat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fat misses with a body shot.
Bam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fat stuffs the takedown.
Fat misses the jab.
Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bam tries to clinch up.
Fat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bam is out of range.
Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fat looks to throw the jab but Bam is out of range.
Fat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bam ducks under a wild hook from Fat.
Fat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bam was well out of range. Poor timing from Fat.
Fat throws a series of punches but Bam moves out of range.
Fat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bam.
A big right from Fat misses.
And Bam counters with a quick kick to the body but Fat blocks it.#T4#
Bam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fat avoids it really well and circles away.
Fat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fat missing with a left hand there. Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fat throws out a powerful jab.
Fat pushes Bam away with a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Bam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bam showed some decent athleticism there.
Bam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wo Fat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bam misses with a double jab.
Bam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fat.
Bam shoots for a takedown but Fat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bam checks a leg kick.
Fat will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bam fails with a takedown attempt.
Fat swings widly with a right hand
and Bam counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Bam looking to score a takedown here. Fat is defending well but Bam drives through and ends up in Fat's guard.#ES2#
Fat wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bam.
Bam has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fat with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fat lands a nice looking body shot.
Fat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fat misses with a few strikes there.
Fat stuffs the takedown.
Bam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fat.
Bam is looking for a counter combo.
Bam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bam tries to counter by clinching up but Fat breaks away and moves out of range.
Fat throws a lazy right hand but Bam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fat misses the shot to the body.
Bam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fat is fending him off so far but Bam persists. Nope, Fat circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wo Fat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Fat misses with a low kick.
Bam tries to counter by clinching up but Fat breaks away and moves out of range.
Fat tries a low kick but Bam avoids it.
Bam throws a big counter combination but Fat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fat misses with a double jab.
Fat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bam fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam blocks a jab.
Bam ducks under a wild hook from Fat.
Fat misses with a straight left.
Fat works Bam's body with a nice hook.
Bam checks a low kick from Fat.
Bam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fat is out of range and Bam settles back down.
Bam moves away from the strike by Fat.
Fat just misses with a punch to the body.
Bam tries to counter by clinching up but Fat breaks away and moves out of range.
Fat misses with a two punch combination.
Bam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Fat moves out of range of the body kick from Bam.
Fat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bam defending well as Fat loads up on a big left hand.
Bam tries to clinch there but Fat circles away.
#TD#
Bam gets a double leg takedown into Fat's guard.#ES2#
Fat manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Fat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fat misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Fat misses.
Fat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fat just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBam.
Fat missing with a left hand there. Bam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fat throws a hook to the side of Bam's head but Bam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Bam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fat circles away.
Fat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bam counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fat throws a hook but Bam avoids it easily.
Fat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fat.
Bam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fat's waist but Fat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bam off to one side.
Fat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bam.
Fat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wo Fat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fat winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wo Fat!
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