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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roo Poppin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roo Poppin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roo Poppin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poppin throws a hook but Chapman avoids it easily.
Poppin is looking to score with low kicks.
Poppin looks to land a body kick but Chapman moved away.
Chapman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poppin is trying to stand back up but Chapman is controlling him
Chapman looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chapman working over Poppin with some ground and pound. Poppin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chapman 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.
Poppin tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poppin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chapman slips a nice elbow through Poppin's hands, connecting with Poppin's forehead.
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. Chapman connects with a nice short shot to Poppin's temple.
Poppin wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman winds up and cracks Poppin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poppin is rocked!
Poppin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chapman on the ground.
Chapman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Poppin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Chapman.
Chapman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chapman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Poppin taking some punishment here, with Chapman in his half guard.
Chapman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chapman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chapman looks gassed!
Chapman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chapman lands with a punch from half guard.
Poppin seems to have got his legs back now.
Poppin is trying to stand.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poppin tries to kick Chapman off but Chapman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chapman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman seems to be working for a kimura but Poppin defends the submission attempt.
Poppin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chapman.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poppin keeps Chapman at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheers as Poppin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chapman doesn't seem phased though.
Poppin misses with a head kick.
Poppin lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice cross by Poppin.
Chapman blocks a head kick by Poppin.
Poppin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chapman was well out of range. Poor timing from Poppin.
Chapman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poppin.
Poppin throws and low kick but Chapman moves out of range easily.
Chapman drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chapman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chapman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Poppin wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poppin is keeping the position for now.
Chapman distracts Poppin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chapman landing some decent shots from guard.
Poppin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chapman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chapman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chapman winds up and cracks Poppin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poppin is trying to stand.
Chapman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppin is trying to stand up here but Chapman is controlling him well.
Poppin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chapman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poppin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Poppin taking some punishment here, with Chapman in his half guard.
Chapman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poppin's head.
Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poppin is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold.
Poppin is trying to stand back up but Chapman is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Poppin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poppin lands with an uppercut that bounces Chapman off the cage and back into rage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Chapman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poppin.
Poppin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chapman.
Chapman gets a takedown into half guard.
Chapman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poppin is trying to stand.
Chapman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poppin defends it well.
Poppin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chapman lands with a punch from half guard.
Chapman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Poppin wants to get back to his feet.
Poppin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chapman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chapman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chapman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppin wants to get back to his feet.
Chapman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leo Chapman has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Poppin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poppin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chapman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Poppin was covering up waiting for the punch and Chapman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chapman 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.
Chapman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chapman postures up in Poppin's guard and throws a big left but Poppin blocks it.
Poppin is looking to stand up but Chapman isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chapman distracts Poppin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chapman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Poppin is looking to stand up but Chapman isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Poppin loads up on a big right hand but Chapman slips the punch.
Poppin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poppin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chapman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chapman won't allow Poppin to get back to his feet.
Chapman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poppin is keeping the position for now.
Chapman prevents Poppin from getting back to his feet.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
Chapman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chapman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poppin wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chapman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman working some strikes from top position.
Poppin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Chapman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chapman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chapman won't allow Poppin to get back to his feet.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poppin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chapman won't allow Poppin to get back to his feet.
Chapman 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.
Chapman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppin wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
Chapman tries to free his leg and advance position but Poppin is retaining full guard.
Chapman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chapman postures up in Poppin's guard and throws a big left but Poppin blocks it.
Poppin is looking to stand up but Chapman isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Poppin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chapman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chapman stands up over Poppin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poppin wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chapman stands up over Poppin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chapman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chapman wants to pass the guard but Poppin is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Chapman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Poppin thows a body shot but no joy.
Poppin gets caught flat footed, as Chapman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chapman lands a couple of digs.
Chapman scoring with some ground and pound.
Poppin wants to stand up but Chapman is controlling him.
Chapman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chapman is in close to Poppin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chapman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chapman is looking to work some ground and pound but Poppin has wrist control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Donk. Poppin catches Chapman right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chapman is defended easily by Poppin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poppin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chapman feints and as Poppin raises his hands in defense, Chapman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chapman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Poppin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chapman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poppin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chapman is controlling him.
Chapman landing some decent shots from guard.
Poppin wants to stand but Chapman is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Poppin tries to score with a low kick but Chapman moves his leg out of the way.
Roo Poppin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman shoots in and bounces Poppin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poppin can't keep his opponent in guard - Chapman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chapman prevents Poppin from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Chapman there.
Chapman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poppin is just riding it out for now. Chapman eventually gives up the hold.
Chapman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poppin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chapman there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman prevents Poppin from standing back up.
Chapman drops an elbow to the side of Poppin's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chapman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Poppin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poppin wants to get back to his feet but Chapman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poppin striking off his back but it's not causing Chapman any problems.
Chapman with a nice head shot there.
Chapman lands a couple of elbows.
Chapman thows a big elbow that misses.
Chapman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chapman postures up in Poppin's guard and throws a big left but Poppin blocks it.
Poppin wriggles free and stands up.
Chapman shoots in for a double leg but Poppin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chapman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poppin swivels and escapes.
Roo Poppin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Chapman.
Chapman drops his hands momentarily and Poppin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poppin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poppin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poppin throws a head kick but Chapman moves out of range.
Chapman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Chapman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Poppin punching from the bottom.
Poppin has hold of Chapman's hands but Chapman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Poppin actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chapman lands a nice short elbow.
Poppin missing with punches from the bottom.
Chapman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Chapman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chapman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Chapman!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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