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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ste Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ste Mash has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ste Mash!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mash misses with a leg kick.
Mash is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mash throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mash landing strikes from the mount.
Mash fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mash content just to control the position here.
Overeem is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash unloading with bombs!
Mash is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Overeem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Overeem!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mash wants to stand and escape but Overeem is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Mash 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mash is on top in guard.
Overeem is looking to stand up but Mash isn't so interested in that idea.
Overeem manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash closes the distance and clinches up with Overeem, looking for a takedown. Mash pushes Overeem against the cage but Overeem circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Overeem.
Mash throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mash doesn't manage to clinch there - Overeem circles away.
Ste Mash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem lands a high kick!
Overeem fails with the takedown.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Mash shoots in looking for a takedown. Overeem tries to sprawl out of it but Mash keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Overeem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mash throws a leg kick
and Overeem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overeem throws a series of punches but Mash avoids them all with ease.
Mash tries to clinch but Overeem moves away
and Overeem counters by clinching up.
Overeem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mash blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mash walks away with a smile on his face. Overeem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mash lets loose with a powerful body kick. Overeem will feel that in the morning.
Mash tries a low kick but Overeem avoids it.
Mash throws a lazy head kick
and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch.
Mash manages to break the clinch.
Mash fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mash wants to clinch.
Mash throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Overeem.
It looks like Scott Overeem has been cut.
Mash throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ste Mash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Scott Overeem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mash tries to clinch there but Overeem circles away.
Overeem blocks the body kick.
Scott Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mash is looking to clinch but Overeem is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mash.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Mash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mash's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mash duly obliges.
Overeem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Overeem on the side of the head.
Mash throws a sloppy head kick
and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch.
Mash has had enough of the clinch but Overeem keeps him there for the moment.
Overeem is working for takedown but Mash is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mash gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Overeem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mash is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Overeem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash slowing the pace effectively.
Overeem is looking to break free of the clinch but Mash has double underhooks.
Mash tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mash wants a takedown but no success here.
Overeem wants to get back to striking at distance but Mash won't allow it.
Overeem goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mash prevents it.
Mash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Mash.
Overeem is looking to break free of the clinch but Mash has double underhooks.
Mash goes for a takedown attempt but Overeem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mash misses with a two punch combination.
That's two 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.
Mash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mash throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Overeem to counter with a crisp jab.
Mash looks to land a combination but Overeem avoids it well.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Mash.
Mash drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
Mash wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.
Overeem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mash has him pressed against the cage.
Mash stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Mash controlling the action here for a moment.
Mash connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mash manages to break the clinch.
Mash tries to keep at a distance but Overeem has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem breaks from the clinch.
Mash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mash pinned against the cage. Mash gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mash throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Nice takedown defense from Overeem. No joy for Mash on that attempt.
Mash scores with a push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mash looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mash misses with a low kick as Overeem jumps back.
Mash pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Overeem avoids the body shot from Mash.
Mash throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Mash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mash stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Mash throws a solid leg kick but Overeem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mash.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mash tries a low kick but Overeem avoids it.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem moves out of range of the body kick from Mash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ste Mash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Overeem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Overeem counters by clinching up.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch but Mash keeps him there for the moment.
Mash is looking to control Overeem's arms but Overeem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mash has his back to the cage.
Overeem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Mash shows good takedown defense.
Overeem avoids a kick to the body.
Mash misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Mash shows good takedown defense.
Mash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mash drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Overeem is working for takedown but Mash is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Overeem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mash tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Mash lands a knee to the body.
Overeem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mash using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mash is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Overeem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Overeem keeps control of Mash as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Overeem lands a body punch.
Mash throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Overeem blocks it with crossed arms.
Mash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Overeems head.
Mash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Overeem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mash misses with a knee to the head.
Mash tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Overeem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mash.
Mash lands an elbow inside.
Mash tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Mash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Overeem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mash closes the distance but Overeem moves to the side
and Overeem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Overeem.
Mash pulls guard.
Overeem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mash is proving hard to escape from.
Mash is trying to keep Overeem in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash managing to control the position.
Mash wants to stand but Overeem is controlling the position.
Mash controls Overeem momentarily but Overeem frees himself.
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.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Mash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mash working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ste Mash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mash 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ste Mash!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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