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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbe Bomans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomans's entrance music is Conquest. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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197 cm
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202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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214 cm
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210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Robbe Bomans! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Owens! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A combination from Bomans does no damage. Bomans shoots in for a takedown but Owens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Bomans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bomans breaks the clinch.
Owens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bomans is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bomans misses with a few strikes there.
Bomans is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bomans. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bomans is defended easily by Owens. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbe Bomans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bomans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Owens sprawls well. Owens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bomans gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bomans gets the takedown into side control. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Bomans trying to control the action but Owens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Owens tries to escape but Bomans is in control. Bomans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Owens keeps working. Bomans throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Owens is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Owens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Owens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Owens prevents Bomans from improving position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Owens misses with a combination
and Bomans counters with an inside leg kick. Owens tries to clinch but Bomans moves out of range. Bomans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Still in half guard, Owens seems content to control. Owens missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Bomans is refusing to be controlled, as Owens sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Owens looks gassed! Bomans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Owens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Owens is fighting to break Bomans's control of his arms but Bomans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Owens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Owens postures up.
Bomans has momentary wrist control but Owens slips an elbow through the middle. Owens drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bomans manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owens has Bomans in his guard. Bomans throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Owens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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. Bomans throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bomans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bomans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bomans advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayne Owens will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Owens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A nice leg kick lands there from Bomans. Bomans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Owens tries to pull guard but Bomans won't allow it.
Bomans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robbe Bomans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A jab from Bomans finds it's way through Owens's defenses. Bomans throws a right and a left that both miss. Bomans shoots and misses and Owens counters by moving into the clinch. Owens manages to break the clinch.
Wayne Owens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bomans throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bomans shoots in for a takedown but Owens shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbe Bomans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bomans tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Owens moves into the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Owens breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Owens does no damage. Owens tries to bum rush Bomans with a series of wild strikes but Bomans uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A punch combination from Owens misses. Bomans doesn't succeed with the takedown and Owens moves into the clinch. Owens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bomans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Owens napping and manages to drive through into side control! Bomans wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Owens, who protects the arm well. Owens is pushing Bomans's head away, looking to escape. Bomans manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bomans controls the position. Bomans throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Bomans prevents Owens from escaping the position. Owens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomans shoots and misses and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bomans closes the distance but Owens moves to the side and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Owens misses with a hook from the clinch. Bomans manages to pull guard.
Bomans looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomans, not yet. Owens throws a big right hand that misses. Bomans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bomans has momentary wrist control but Owens slips an elbow through the middle. Bomans controls Owens momentarily but Owens frees himself.
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. Owens chips away with some ground and pound. Owens thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bomans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Owens looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bomans stands up. Bomans moves in looking to clinch but Owens pushes him off. Owens swinging wildly here.
Bomans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Owens counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Owens will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Owens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bomans defends it nicely. Bomans shoots and misses and Owens counters with a two punch combo. Owens fails with a takedown attempt. Bomans lands with a kick to the ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bomans. Bomans fails with the takedown and Owens counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Bomans is refusing to be controlled, as Owens sits in half guard. Wayne Owens has got the better of the ground game so far. Owens is thwarting Bomans's attempts to control the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Owens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Bomans tries to get to full guard but Owens has control of the leg. Bomans is looking to control Owens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomans avoid being mounted? Owens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Bomans on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Bomans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbe Bomans. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bomans closes the distance and clinches up with Owens, looking for a takedown. Bomans pushes Owens against the cage but Owens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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. Owens gets a takedown into half guard. Bomans is trying to maintain the position but Owens is very close to passing his half guard. Owens prevents Bomans from improving his position. Owens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bomans's head. Bomans trying to control from the bottom.
Owens is looking for a kimura but Bomans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Owens to get the leverage. Owens is stalling here. Bomans is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Owens seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bomans has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bomans in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Bomans tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. No luck with that takedown attempt from Bomans. Owens misses with a double jab
and Bomans counters with a three punch combo that has Owens backing up. Owens nods at Bomans to acknowledge the strikes. Owens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Owens. Bomans shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four 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. Owens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bomans napping and manages to drive through into side control! Owens grinds an elbow into Bomans's temple. Bomans is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. What's Bomans going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Bomans tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Owens easily slips into full mount! Bomans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robbe Bomans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Wayne Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Owens working Bomans over with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight! Wayne Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Owens 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Owens!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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