PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1380 p4p, 2049 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 188 p4p, 259 weight class). Bobby Bomstaerk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Bomstaerk
vs
The Zealot

188 cm
30
154
10 - 4 - 0

190 cm
46
162
38 - 35 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Offseason nutrition & LAUNDRY (130$-160Q)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from The Zealot misses the target.

Bomstaerk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk distracts The Zealot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the guard.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but The Zealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bomstaerk working for a triangle but The Zealot defends it easily.
Bomstaerk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Bomstaerk has his foot on The Zealot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Zealot works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to stand and escape but The Zealot is having none of it.
The Zealot wanted to stand there but Bomstaerk had control of the position.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet.
The Zealot won't allow Bomstaerk to get back to his feet.
The Zealot won't allow Bomstaerk to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk wants to stand and escape but The Zealot is having none of it.

Bomstaerk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Zealot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Zealot wants to get up but he can't break Bomstaerk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bomstaerk looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Zealot is one step ahead there.
Bomstaerk is looking to stand up but The Zealot isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot lands for The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a head kick but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Bomstaerk defending well as The Zealot loads up on a big left hand.
Bomstaerk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bomstaerk.
The Zealot throws an overhand right that lands on Bomstaerk's shoulder, as Bomstaerk tries to avoid the shot.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Zealot sprawls and moves away.

Bomstaerk darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Zealot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but The Zealot is having none of it.
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but The Zealot defends it.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but The Zealot is having none of it.

Bomstaerk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Zealot is just riding it out for now. Bomstaerk eventually gives up the hold.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Zealot!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to control the pace but The Zealot is squirming around nicely.
The Zealot trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bomstaerk has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The Zealot's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk lands a big elbow.
Bomstaerk throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Bomstaerk moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Zealot has worked his arm free - good work by The Zealot!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
That's time! Bomstaerk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The Zealot lands a high kick!
Bomstaerk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomstaerk dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
A swing and a miss from The Zealot.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch but The Zealot moves out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that both miss.

Bomstaerk scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk taking a break here but The Zealot is having none of it and regains half guard.
The Zealot is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bomstaerk seems to be looking for submissions.
Bomstaerk trying to mount his opponent but The Zealot defends it.
The Zealot looks like he's trying to stand up.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

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.
Bomstaerk stalling away here and it's allowed The Zealot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bomstaerk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Zealot can do to turn this around?
Bomstaerk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
Bomstaerk is working The Zealot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bomstaerk's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!

Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Zealot passes into side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Zealot asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Bomstaerk tries to bench press The Zealot off him but The Zealot keeps the position.
Bomstaerk sneaks back into half guard.
Bomstaerk is trying to stand back up but The Zealot is controlling him
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like The Zealot is going to stand back up.
Bomstaerk is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bomstaerk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Zealot was covering up waiting for the punch and Bomstaerk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but The Zealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to his feet but The Zealot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Zealot stopping the sweep attempt from Bomstaerk.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bomstaerk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Zealot to the mat! The Zealot manages to get full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
The Zealot wants to stand but Bomstaerk is controlling the position.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Zealot's head.
Bomstaerk 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.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bomstaerk's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!

Bomstaerk wants to stand but The Zealot is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Zealot passes into half guard.

Bomstaerk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Zealot keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Bomstaerk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Zealot regains guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk prevents The Zealot from getting back to his feet.
Bomstaerk is looking to work some ground and pound but The Zealot has wrist control.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working some strikes from top position.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
Bomstaerk looking to sit in guard and control but The Zealot gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The Zealot wants to stand but Bomstaerk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bomstaerk pushes The Zealot off and gets back to his feet.
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!
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bomstaerk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands a big shot to The Zealot's brow.
Bomstaerk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bomstaerk looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Zealot is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk isn't so interested in that idea.
Bomstaerk is working The Zealot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Zealot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk throws a big elbow that misses.
Bomstaerk cracks The Zealot with a solid left hand.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes from guard but The Zealot blocks nicely.
The Zealot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk passes The Zealot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bomstaerk not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bomstaerk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bomstaerk 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Altitude Clothing, into his post fight interview.