PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tuamodi Fadimudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Craftt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Craftt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tuamodi Fadimudo's chin.

Fadimudo
vs
Craftt

160 cm
22
143 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuamodi Fadimudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Craftt!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Craftt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fadimudo seems a little lost for a moment, as Craftt dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Fadimudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Craftt in side control lands a decent elbow.

Craftt decides to stand back up. Craftt steps back and let's Fadimudo get back to his feet.

Craftt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fadimudo quickly recovers to half guard.
Craftt is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fadimudo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fadimudo is looking to improve his position but Craftt isn't that keen on the idea.
Craftt content just to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Craftt wasn't active enough on the ground.

Craftt gets the takedown into side control.
Craftt has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Craftt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Craftt might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Fadimudo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Craftt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Let's hope that Craftt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martin Craftt has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Fadimudo gets caught flat footed, as Craftt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fadimudo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craftt passes Fadimudo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Craftt seems content to control.
Craftt works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadimudo wants to control but Craftt is having none of it.
Fadimudo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Craftt controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Craftt 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.

Fadimudo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Craftt!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Craftt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craftt manages to get back to half guard.
Fadimudo is just content to waste time from the top position. Craftt takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Craftt controlling the position.
Fadimudo looking to sit in guard and control but Craftt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Craftt stands up from Fadimudo's guard - Craftt perhaps looking for a knockout.

Craftt scores with a takedown into Fadimudo's guard.
Craftt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fadimudo looking to control.
Craftt forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craftt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fadimudo!
Craftt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin Craftt has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadimudo is desperately trying to improve his position but Craftt has a good base and remains in mount.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Craftt wasn't active enough on the ground.

Craftt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fadimudo sprawls well initially but Craftt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fadimudo pushes Craftt off looking to stand but Craftt dives back in and keeps control.

Fadimudo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Craftt not doing much here.
Fadimudo wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Craftt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fadimudo to get to his feet.
Craftt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Craftt closes the distance and clinches.
Craftt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Tuamodi Fadimudo has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fadimudo successfully pulls guard.
Craftt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Craftt content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craftt is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Craftt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Craftt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tuamodi Fadimudo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Craftt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fadimudo is letting Craftt control him for a moment.

Craftt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fadimudo to his feet.
Fadimudo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Craftt looking to score a takedown here. Fadimudo is defending well but Craftt drives through and ends up in Fadimudo's guard.
Craftt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craftt is pushing down on Fadimudo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fadimudo is fighting to maintain full guard but Craftt has managed to sneak the leg through.

Craftt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fadimudo to get to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Craftt shoots in and gets a takedown into Fadimudo's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fadimudo can't keep his opponent in guard - Craftt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Craftt is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Craftt was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Craftt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt lands a few punches from side control.
Fadimudo is letting Craftt control him for a moment.

Craftt stands up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Craftt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fadimudo struggling a bit here.
Craftt takes a little break here. Fadimudo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadimudo is looking to regain half guard here but Craftt keeps moving and retains side control.
Craftt staying calm.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Martin Craftt was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Craftt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Craftt postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fadimudo to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Craftt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fadimudo on his heels. He'll look to pass Fadimudo's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin Craftt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Craftt prevents Fadimudo from getting back to his feet.

Craftt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fadimudo tries to sprawl but Craftt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Craftt controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fadimudo is trying to control but can't.
Tuamodi Fadimudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

OK we're going to have a standup here. Martin Craftt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Craftt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fadimudo napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Craftt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Craftt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Craftt!