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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between YB SUL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokey McPot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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165 cm
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135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, YB SUL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Smokey McPot!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from SUL.
Excellent takedown into side control there by SUL.
You can see the frustration on McPot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McPot is not content to let SUL control the position.
McPot is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McPot wants to control but SUL postures up.
SUL is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SUL is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McPot has escaped the position, nice work there.
McPot wants to control but SUL postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SUL trying to control the position but McPot is working away.
SUL looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
SUL tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McPot tries to improve position but can't.
SUL tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no SUL has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
SUL is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McPot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SUL is breathing heavily.
McPot is trying to improve his position.
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.
McPot tries to escape but SUL is in control.
McPot prevents SUL from moving into mount.
McPot is looking to reverse the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McPot rushes SUL and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McPot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
SUL has McPot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McPot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but SUL blocks with his arms.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUL wants a takedown.
McPot landing knees to the body.
McPot avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from McPot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McPot lands a nice knee to the body.
SUL drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB SUL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPot taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McPot throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPot with a knee to the head.
McPot tries to land knees in the clinch but SUL avoids the damage to the body.
SUL takes a knee to the side of the body.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McPot looking to throw knees to the head but SUL is blocking nicely.
SUL is trying to drag McPot to the mat but McPot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
SUL changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McPot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SUL.
McPot tries to clinch but SUL is having none of it.
SUL tries to clinch but McPot moves out of range.
SUL looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McPot is fending him off so far but SUL persists. Nope, McPot circles away and we're back to standing.
SUL swats away the attempt to clinch by McPot.
McPot has SUL up against the cage in a clinch.
McPot lands a knee to the head.
McPot scores with a knee to the head.
SUL working hard to break the clinch.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPot with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Smokey McPot will probably get the nod.
That's time! SUL's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McPot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SUL changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McPot tries to avoid it but SUL manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McPot to the ground. McPot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McPot has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from McPot.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section. SUL lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPot content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into SUL's ribcage.
SUL tries for a takedown but McPot manages to get underhooks.
SUL tries to score a body lock takedown but McPot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB SUL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for McPot to work.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPot displaying some good clinch control by pressing SUL up against the cage.
McPot putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has SUL in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McPot with a knee to the head.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McPot lands a knee to the body.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section. SUL lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPot landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPot connects with a knee to the head.
McPot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McPot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McPot unloads a knee to the mid-section. SUL lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McPot is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
SUL fails to pull guard.
McPot landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McPot with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McPot just leaning against SUL, taking a breather.
SUL drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McPot gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McPot scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from McPot.
McPot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPot lands a knee to the body.
McPot throws a knee to the head but misses.
SUL tries for a takedown but McPot manages to get underhooks.
McPot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McPot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from SUL.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to SUL's face.
McPot is pressed up against the cage. SUL has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPot down to the mat. McPot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
SUL looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
SUL looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
SUL is working hard here to advance position.
McPot misses with some strikes from the bottom.
SUL passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPot is trying to control SUL's posture but SUL avoids it.
SUL trying to control the position but McPot is working away.
McPot is looking for a sweep.
SUL is looking to take a break and control but McPot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from SUL.
SUL shoots in looking for a takedown. McPot tries to sprawl out of it but SUL keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McPot manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SUL swats away the attempt to clinch by McPot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McPot doesn't manage to clinch there - SUL circles away.
Smokey McPot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPot wants to clinch up but SUL keeps it at a distance.
SUL closes the distance and clinches up with McPot, looking for a takedown. SUL pushes McPot against the cage but McPot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McPot lands a front kick.
McPot rushes SUL and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
SUL takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot crunches a lovely knee into SUL's ribcage.
McPot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knees to the body from McPot.
McPot lands a nice knee to the body.
McPot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McPot dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokey McPot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
SUL is trying hard to land a takedown here. McPot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
SUL tries to clinch but McPot is having none of it.
SUL fails to land the takedown.
SUL circles away from the clinch attempt.
SUL throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from McPot.
McPot has managed to clinch.
McPot manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
SUL is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McPot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YB SUL. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot stalling in the clinch.
McPot lands a good knee to the midsection. SUL won't want to take too many of those.
McPot connects with a nasty looking knee right to SUL's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPot is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
Smokey McPot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPot prevents a takedown attempt there.
A knee to the head by McPot.
McPot landing knees to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McPot - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McPot landing knees to the head.
McPot prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McPot obliges.
SUL drops down looking for an ankle pick but McPot pulls his leg out and moves away.
McPot is looking to clinch but SUL is avoiding it.
McPot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
YB SUL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
SUL stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McPot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McPot is looking to clinch but SUL is avoiding it.
SUL keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by McPot.
McPot tries to close the distance and clinch but SUL swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McPot closes the distance but SUL moves to the side
and SUL counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McPot is looking to escape.
SUL seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
SUL throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPot wants to control but SUL is keeping busy.
SUL is looking to advance position but McPot won't allow it.
SUL wants to work for an arm triangle but McPot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SUL is trying to control. McPot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SUL keeps the fight on the outside.
McPot moves in looking to clinch but SUL pushes him off.
McPot fails in his attempt to clinch.
McPot throws a nice head kick!
McPot gets caught flat footed, as SUL shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
SUL looking to pass the guard.
McPot wants to get back to his feet but SUL is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SUL passes McPot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McPot tries to roll over but SUL keeps him under control.
SUL is trying to work for a kimura but McPot is defending well.
SUL wants to advance to full mount but McPot doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
McPot keeping full guard, as SUL tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McPot is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to YB SUL.
I think McPot 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokey McPot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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