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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Weidan Gong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Weidan Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Bellow!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gong.
Bellow swinging wildly here.
Bellow swinging wildly here.
Gong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gong shoots in for a takedown but Bellow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weidan Gong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellow. Gong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bellow pinned against the cage. Bellow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bellow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Bellow does no damage.
Bellow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gong.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bob Bellow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bellow throws out the jab.
Gong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bellow's waist but Bellow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gong off to one side.
Gong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bellow throws a right and a left that Gong avoids nicely.
Gong scores with a spinning back kick!
Gong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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.
A combination from Bellow does no damage.
Gong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bellow throws a jab when Gong was well out of range.
Bellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Gong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bellow sprawls well. Bellow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gong gets slowly back to his feet.
Bellow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gong.
Bellow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob Bellow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gong avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Bellow misses.
Bellow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gong rather than just go for the knockout.
Bellow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bellow is fending him off so far but Gong persists. Nope, Bellow circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Bellow misses with a two punch combination.
Bellow misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Gong with that takedown attempt.
Bellow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gong won't let Bellow get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bellow is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gong landing shots from mount.
Gong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bellow has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bellow!
Gong being controlled here, momentarily.
Gong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gong 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bellow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bellow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bellow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bellow thows a body shot but no joy.
Gong shoots in looking for a takedown. Bellow tries to sprawl out of it but Gong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bellow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellow throws a right hand that Gong ducks under and follows up with a left that Gong also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellow misses the target.
Gong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bellow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gong somewhat.
Bellow throws a body punch but Gong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellow scores with a body shot.
Gong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Weidan Gong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gong dodges the punch combination from Bellow.
Gong misses with a jab to the body
enabling Bellow to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bellow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gong with a poor takedown
and Bellow counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bellow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bellow misses the jab.
Gong shoots and misses
and Bellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bellow lands with a straight right. Gong didn't see that one coming.
Bellow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gong misses with a takedown
and Bellow counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Bellow.
Bellow scores with a nice strike.
Weidan Gong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellow throws a looping overhand right but Gong ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bellow.
Bellow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellow misses with an uppercut.
A left and a right from Bellow both land. Nice combination.
Gong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellow.
A jab from Bellow misses.
Bellow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bellow counters with a three punch combo that has Gong backing up. Gong nods at Bellow to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Weidan Gong has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellow takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses.
Bellow misses with a straight left.
Gong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bellow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Bellow misses.
Bellow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bellow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bellow counters with a series of strikes. Gong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gong is rocked!
Bellow misses with a double jab.
Gong darts in trying to clinch
and Bellow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gong tries for a takedown but Bellow circles away easily
and Bellow counters with a straight right hand.
Gong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bellow counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gong fails with the takedown
and Bellow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gong tries to move into range but Bellow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bellow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gong with a poor takedown
and Bellow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob Bellow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong throws the kick towards the body but Bellow avoids it.
Bellow misses with a few strikes there.
Bellow throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bellow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Weidan Gong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bellow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gong circles away quickly and effectively.
Gong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellow.
Bellow works the jab nicely.
Jab by Bellow.
Oh Gong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gong tries for a takedown but Bellow circles away easily
and Bellow counters with a three punch combo that has Gong backing up. Gong nods at Bellow to acknowledge the strikes.
Gong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bellow counters with a left and a right... And another left! Gong is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Bellow!
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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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