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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and boris the beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). boris the beast acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, boris the beast!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the beast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Po shoots in for a takedown but the beast shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
the beast fails with a takedown attempt.
the beast slaps away a takedown attempt from Po, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Po misses with a takedown attempt
and the beast counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Po fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Po tries to pull guard but the beast won't allow it.
Po wants a takedown.
the beast prevents the takedown attempt.
Po is breathing heavily.
the beast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Po is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Po is trying to work for a single leg takedown but the beast pulls him back up using the underhooks.
the beast wants a takedown.
the beast gets underhooks to prevent Po's takedown attempt.
the beast jumps guard.
Po tries to free his leg and advance position but the beast is retaining full guard.
Po thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Po postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! the beast is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Po, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Po preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Po escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Po looking for a guillotine here but the beast defends easily.
Po has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but the beast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
the beast scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Po has his foot on the beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the beast works his way back into a safe position though.
Po looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Po shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and the beast counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Po avoids the head kick by the beast.
Po doesn't succeed with the takedown
and the beast counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Po is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Po.
the beast has taken the fight to the clinch.
Po tries to pull guard but the beast won't allow it.
the beast changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Po shoots in but no luck this time.
Po dives in and grabs the beast's left leg, looking for a takedown. the beast pushes down on Po's head and hops out.
That's four 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.
the beast shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Po pinned against the cage. Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Po gets a takedown into half guard.
Po is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. the beast doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Po.
the beast trying to control but Po postures up.
Po wants to work for an arm triangle but the beast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boris the beast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tong Po's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Po gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Po takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Po tries to score a power double leg takedown but the beast sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Po somewhat.
the beast looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
the beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
the beast wanted to stand there but Po had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po is looking for a triangle but the beast pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po working for a triangle but the beast defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
the beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Po has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, the beast has managed to get both his arms back between Po's legs - danger averted.
Po throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Po uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two 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.
Po shoots for a double leg takedown but the beast sprawls well. He's pushed Po's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from the beast.
Po shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and the beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
the beast throws a head kick but Po moves out of range.
Po shoots in and drives through. the beast sprawls well.
Po changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. the beast tries to avoid it but Po manages to keep hold of a leg and drag the beast to the ground. the beast escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
the beast moves into the clinch.
Po tries to pull guard but the beast holds him up against the cage and eventually Po drops back down to his feet.
the beast drops down looking for an ankle pick but Po pulls his leg out and moves away.
Po tries to clinch there but the beast circles away.
Tong Po is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po steps to the side to avoid the strikes from the beast.
Po drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Po wants to control from the top but the beast keeps moving.
Po pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the beast is keeping the position for now.
the beast 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.
the beast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Po drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Po jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Po drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the beast dives on top into guard.
the beast is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Po is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Po has escaped and now he's on top!
the beast is trying to control the position but Po postures up.
Po drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Po jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
the beast keeping full guard, as Po tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but boris the beast will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tong Po's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
the beast cracks Po with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Po tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. the beast just stands there and leans against the cage.
the beast working hard to break the clinch.
the beast tries to break free but Po pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on the beast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Po jumps guard.
Po throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
the beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the beast wants to pass the guard but Po is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
the beast working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and the beast defends well.
the beast got a little sloppy there for a moment and Po has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, the beast has managed to get both his arms back between Po's legs - danger averted.
Po looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
the beast displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Po misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
the beast stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tong Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
the beast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
the beast closes the distance looking to clinch
and Po counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Po is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Po drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and the beast dives on top into guard.
Po escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. the beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Po is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and the beast defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Po had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. the beast is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Po Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take the beast's back instead.
Po working for the choke.
the beast is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Po gets his hands free as the beast looks to control.
Po working for a choke but the beast is defending well.
the beast is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
the beast turns into Po and is now in his guard.
the beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Po swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Po is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the beast is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Po showed his dominance in that final round.
I think the beast 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... boris the beast!
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RATING
37% |
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