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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bastion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr bang Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bang has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bobby Bastion has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 cm
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245 lbs
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180 cm
22
215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bastion! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr bang Bang! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bastion wants to clinch. Bang looks gassed! Bastion tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it. Bastion closes the distance and clinches. Bastion with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bastion lands with a right to the head. Bastion lands a knee to the body.
Bastion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses. Bastion connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bang's face.
Bastion lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bastion working Bang over with knees to the body. Bastion lands a shot to the body. Bastion lands an elbow inside. Bastion gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bastion lands with a left to the head. Bastion with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bastion. Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bastion lands a hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right hand to the side of the head by Bastion. Bastion scores a nice knee to the body.
Bastion with a knee to the head.
Bastion scores a nice knee to the body.
Bang takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Bastion.
Bang is working for takedown but Bastion is calmly controlling the position for now. Bastion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Bastion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr bang Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bang wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Bastion.
Bang takes an elbow to the temple. Bang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bastion pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bastion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bastion misses with a knee to the head. Bastion misses with a knee strike.
Bastion gets underhooks to prevent Bang's takedown attempt.
Bang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Bang has picked Bastion up - he's going for a ride! Bang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bastion's head. Bang thows a huge punch but Bastion dodges it nicely.
Bang looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Bang scoring with strikes to the body and head. Bang is nestled in close to Bastion, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bastion's head. Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastion defending well though. Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastion defending well though. Bang scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bang working Bastion over with strikes. Bang thows a huge punch but Bastion dodges it nicely.
Bastion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bang connects with a nice short shot to Bastion's temple. Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Bang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bastion's head. Bastion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. Bastion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bastion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang. Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bang lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bastion dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bastion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bang swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bastion wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Bastion looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bastion wants to clinch up but Bang keeps it at a distance. Bang has a takedown stuffed. Bastion tries to clinch up. Bang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bastion lands a head kick!
Bastion has Bang up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bastion lands a knee to the head.
Bang tries to break free but Bastion pushes him back against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bang tries for a takedown but Bastion manages to get underhooks.
Bastion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A head punch on the inside from Bastion fails to land. Bastion throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bang goes for a takedown attempt but Bastion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobby Bastion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr bang Bang.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastion tries to close the distance and clinch but Bang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bastion tries to clinch but Bang is having none of it. Bastion fails in his attempt to clinch. Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bastion's waist but Bastion gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side. Bang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Bastion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. Bang missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastion defending well though. Nice strikes from Bang there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bastion gets back to full guard.
Bang throws a big right hand that misses. Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang throwing strikes from guard but Bastion blocks nicely. Bang postures up in Bastion's guard and throws a big left but Bastion blocks it. Bang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bang scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bastion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bang postures up and lands a big shot to Bastion's brow. Bastion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him. Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Bang lands a couple of digs. Bastion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bastion looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bang puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four 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. Bang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bang thows a huge punch but Bastion dodges it nicely.
Bang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bang connects with a nice short shot to Bastion's temple. Bastion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bang on the ground. Bang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bang working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Bastion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang. Bang slips a nice elbow through Bastion's hands, connecting with Bastion's forehead. Bastion has hold of Bang's hands but Bang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Bastion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr bang Bang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bang is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bastion wants to clinch. Bastion tries a head kick but it misses.
Bastion tries to clinch but Bang moves away and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bastion's guard. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastion has wrist control. Bang distracts Bastion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bastion wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastion has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Bastion clinches with his opponent.
Bastion lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bastion avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Bastion comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Bastion misses with a knee to the head. Bang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bastion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bastion avoids it really well and circles away. Bobby Bastion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr bang Bang. Bastion gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bang with a nice head shot there. Bang distracts Bastion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Bastion on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastion tries to get out of the position. Bang is working Bastion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bastion is looking to stand up but Bang isn't so interested in that idea. Bang thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bastion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bang works over Bastion with some ground and pound from guard. Bang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bastion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Bang won't allow Bastion to sweep him here. Bastion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bang.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bang is defended easily by Bastion. Bastion tries to clinch and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Bastion didn't expect that. Bang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bastion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bang is controlling him. Bang scoring with some ground and pound. Bastion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bastion utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Bang lands a couple of decent looking shots. Bang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bang lands a couple of elbows. Bang throws and elbow that misses. Bastion uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bang's guard. Nice move by Bastion!
And that's the end of the fight! Mr bang Bang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bang 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr bang Bang!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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