PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 2156 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Yuanwei Fenfang (ranked 228 p4p, 294 weight class). Yuanwei Fenfang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bomstaerk
vs
Fenfang

188 cm
40
154
33 - 26 - 0

184 cm
24
162
4 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 33 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yuanwei Fenfang!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomstaerk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fenfang throws a body punch but Bomstaerk moves out of range.

Bomstaerk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fenfang's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bomstaerk lands a couple of digs.
Bomstaerk chips away with some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk works over Fenfang with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at Mighty MMA inform us that Fenfang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bomstaerk cracks Fenfang with a solid left hand.
Fenfang wants to stand and escape but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
Bomstaerk trying to control but Fenfang is working from the bottom.
Fenfang wants to stand and escape but Bomstaerk is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenfang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Fenfang keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenfang wants to stand but Bomstaerk is controlling the position.
Bomstaerk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenfang is keeping the position for now.

Bomstaerk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fenfang keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fenfang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fenfang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fenfang wants to stand up but Bomstaerk is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice takedown defense from Fenfang. No joy for Bomstaerk on that attempt.
Bomstaerk shoots in looking for a takedown but Fenfang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bomstaerk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fenfang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fenfang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Bomstaerk shoots in and gets a takedown into Fenfang's guard.
Fenfang keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.

Fenfang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomstaerk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomstaerk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fenfang 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.

Fenfang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fenfang is looking to stand up but Bomstaerk isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk with a nice head shot there.
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 wants to control from the top but Fenfang keeps moving.

Bomstaerk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bomstaerk won't allow Fenfang to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fenfang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bomstaerk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Fenfang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bomstaerk is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bomstaerk is stalling in the full guard.
Bomstaerk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bomstaerk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fenfang keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk advances position into side control!
Bomstaerk is putting a hurting on Fenfang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bomstaerk scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fenfang keeps working.
Fenfang is trying to get back to his feet.

Bomstaerk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fenfang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bomstaerk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bomstaerk throws a series of punches but Fenfang avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Fenfang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomstaerk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenfang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fenfang as he jumps to the side.
Bomstaerk looks to land a right hand but Fenfang moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Bomstaerk.
Fenfang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bomstaerk throws a sloppy head kick
and Fenfang counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Fenfang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk scores with a nice head shot.
Fenfang lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk fails to land the takedown.
Fenfang tries to bum rush Bomstaerk with a series of wild strikes but Bomstaerk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobby Bomstaerk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Fenfang misses.
Fenfang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bomstaerk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk shoots in but Fenfang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenfang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fenfang wants it to stay on the feet.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown
and Fenfang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenfang looks to land a combination but Bomstaerk avoids it well.
Fenfang lands with a nice body punch.
Fenfang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fenfang sprawls and moves away.
Bomstaerk misses with a takedown attempt
and Fenfang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Fenfang does no damage.
Bomstaerk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fenfang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bomstaerk rather than just go for the knockout.
Fenfang scores with a jab to the head.

Fenfang clinches with his opponent.

Fenfang breaks from the clinch.
Bomstaerk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bomstaerk throws a big shot that misses.
Fenfang lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Bomstaerk misses.

Fenfang gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fenfang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yuanwei Fenfang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomstaerk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Fenfang to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomstaerk throws a right and a left that Fenfang avoids nicely.
Fenfang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fenfang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fenfang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fenfang to score with a decent uppercut.
Bomstaerk with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fenfang to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomstaerk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fenfang circles away quickly and effectively.
Bomstaerk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bomstaerk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomstaerk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fenfang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bomstaerk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fenfang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bomstaerk misses with a hook to the body
and Fenfang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yuanwei Fenfang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomstaerk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fenfang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fenfang rushes Bomstaerk and presses him up against the cage.
Fenfang gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown attempt but Fenfang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bomstaerk throws out a loose jab but Fenfang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bomstaerk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fenfang dips to his left and cracks Bomstaerk with an uppercut!
Fenfang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk throws an off balance right hand
and Fenfang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Bomstaerk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomstaerk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bomstaerk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fenfang cracks Bomstaerk with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Bomstaerk throws a hook but Fenfang blocks it.
Fenfang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fenfang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomstaerk scores with a nice head shot.
No joy there for Bomstaerk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomstaerk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fenfang fails to land with a series of punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fenfang, as that shot connected.
Fenfang doesn't manage to clinch there - Bomstaerk circles away.
Fenfang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fenfang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fenfang tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fenfang to the ground. Fenfang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fenfang misses with a straight right.
Bomstaerk appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomstaerk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Fenfang.
Bomstaerk throws a lazy uppercut
and Fenfang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bomstaerk keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yuanwei Fenfang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Bomstaerk. Those never looked like landing.
Bomstaerk shoots in but Fenfang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fenfang throws a shot to the body.
Fenfang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fenfang wants it to stay on the feet.
Fenfang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomstaerk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fenfang swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk darts in looking for a takedown but Fenfang gets double underhooks and turns Bomstaerk into the cage.

Fenfang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bomstaerk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomstaerk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fenfang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Fenfang manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenfang moves in looking to clinch but Bomstaerk pushes him off.
Bomstaerk loads up on a big right hand but Fenfang slips the punch.
Fenfang scores with a jab. Bomstaerk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bobby Bomstaerk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bomstaerk fails with a takedown attempt.
Fenfang now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Fenfang scores with a four punch combination!
Bomstaerk goes for a double leg but Fenfang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fenfang continues to drive forward.

Fenfang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bomstaerk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bomstaerk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bomstaerk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bomstaerk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fenfang.
Fenfang tries to clinch but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Bomstaerk takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomstaerk lands a jab.
Fenfang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fenfang on the side of the head.
Fenfang cracks Bomstaerk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fenfang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomstaerk.
Fenfang tries to clinch there but Bomstaerk circles away.
Bomstaerk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bomstaerk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fenfang.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
A big right from Fenfang misses.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch there but Fenfang circles away.
Bomstaerk looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenfang is just out of range.
Bomstaerk lands a jab to the nose.
Fenfang jabs at Bomstaerk's body.
Decent striking displayed by Fenfang there.
Fenfang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomstaerk throws out the jab.
Bomstaerk throws out a loose jab but Fenfang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fenfang thuds his right hand into Bomstaerk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenfang tries to clinch up but Bomstaerk circles away and keeps his distance.
Bomstaerk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bomstaerk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Fenfang.
Bomstaerk lands with a hook. Fenfang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
Fenfang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fenfang lands a nice hook to Bomstaerk's body. Bomstaerk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomstaerk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fenfang.
Fenfang swinging wildly here.
Bomstaerk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bomstaerk.
Fenfang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bomstaerk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomstaerk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fenfang was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomstaerk.

Nice combo by Fenfang! Oh, that's hurt him - Bomstaerk falls to the canvas and Fenfang follows him into side control.

Bomstaerk is rocked!

Fenfang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Oh Bomstaerk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fenfang tries to clinch but Bomstaerk moves out of range.
Bomstaerk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fenfang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bomstaerk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fenfang walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bomstaerk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Fenfang swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bomstaerk's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuanwei Fenfang!