PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 1236 p4p, 4250 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 166 p4p, 457 weight class). Masada The Zealot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bomstaerk
vs
The Zealot

188 cm
31
154
14 - 7 - 0

190 cm
48
162
39 - 41 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bomstaerk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bomstaerk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bomstaerk controlling the action here.
The Zealot is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Bomstaerk thows a huge punch but The Zealot dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk controlling the action here.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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.
The Zealot is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but The Zealot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to The Zealot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomstaerk wants to control but The Zealot is keeping him busy.
Bomstaerk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The Zealot is not content to let Bomstaerk control the position.
Bomstaerk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Zealot keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bomstaerk is nestled in close to The Zealot, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bomstaerk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Zealot is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bomstaerk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bomstaerk tries to pass to full mount but The Zealot defends it.
Bomstaerk passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bomstaerk cracks The Zealot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but The Zealot is working from the bottom.
The Zealot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Bomstaerk crashes against the mat.
Bomstaerk landing a few strikes.
Bomstaerk scoring with punches and elbows.
The Zealot takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but The Zealot is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Zealot tries to escape but Bomstaerk is in control.

Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Zealot has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bomstaerk working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes there by Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Zealot down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk 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.

Bomstaerk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Zealot's guard.

Bomstaerk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Zealot dives on top into guard.

Bomstaerk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bomstaerk scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Bomstaerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk is working The Zealot over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bomstaerk is working The Zealot over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Zealot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The Zealot takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bomstaerk tries for a kimura but The Zealot is defending well.
Bomstaerk working the head with strikes.
Bomstaerk scores with punches from side control.
Bomstaerk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bomstaerk laying and praying for a moment but The Zealot takes advantage and regains half guard.
Bomstaerk slips a nice elbow through The Zealot's hands, connecting with The Zealot's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot taking some punishment here, with Bomstaerk in his half guard.
Bomstaerk with the ground and pound but The Zealot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bomstaerk is pushing down on The Zealot's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Zealot is fighting to maintain full guard but Bomstaerk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bomstaerk is looking to take a break and control but The Zealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bomstaerk content to control rather than advance.
The Zealot has hold of Bomstaerk's hands but Bomstaerk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but The Zealot is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk controlling the action here.
Bomstaerk is looking to advance position but The Zealot won't allow it.

Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Bomstaerk there.
Bomstaerk drops an elbow to the side of The Zealot's head.
Bobby Bomstaerk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bomstaerk slips a nice elbow through The Zealot's hands, connecting with The Zealot's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The Zealot throws the left hand but Bomstaerk avoids the punch easily.
The Zealot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Bomstaerk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but The Zealot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Zealot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bomstaerk controls the pace.
The Zealot keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk works over The Zealot with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk working some strikes from top position.

The Zealot is rocked!
Bomstaerk cracks The Zealot with a solid left hand.
The Zealot is still in real trouble! Can Bomstaerk finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk content to stall in guard here.
Bomstaerk cracks The Zealot with a solid left hand.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bomstaerk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Zealot's head.
Bomstaerk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Zealot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bomstaerk pushes down on The Zealot's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura here.
The Zealot on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bomstaerk is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bomstaerk raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bomstaerk! The Zealot is hurt baaadly! Bomstaerk is firing away with more strikes - The Zealot is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.