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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragos Podgaetschii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Craftt (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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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dragos Podgaetschii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Martin Craftt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craftt closes the distance looking to clinch
and Podgaetschii counters with a shoot takedown. Craftt fights it but they end up in guard.
Podgaetschii is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Fight Club - ELITE TRAINERS----$580 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Podgaetschii looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craftt keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
Podgaetschii is looking to work some ground and pound but Craftt has wrist control.
Podgaetschii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craftt is keeping the position for now.
Podgaetschii is pushing down on Craftt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Craftt is fighting to maintain full guard but Podgaetschii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Podgaetschii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craftt keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podgaetschii is looking to advance position but Craftt won't allow it.
Craftt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Podgaetschii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Craftt is trying to stand.
Podgaetschii is trying to control. Craftt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Podgaetschii is working for a submission of some sort.
Podgaetschii trying to control from Craftt's half guard. Craftt has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt working a defensive guard here.
Podgaetschii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Craftt keeping moving, preventing Podgaetschii from controlling successfully.
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.
Podgaetschii throwing strikes from guard but Craftt blocks nicely.
Craftt is wriggling around but Podgaetschii manages to pass to half guard.
Podgaetschii is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Craftt defending well though.
Craftt is staying active underneath Podgaetschii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Craftt is looking to control Podgaetschii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craftt avoid being mounted?
Podgaetschii stalling away here and it's allowed Craftt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Podgaetschii advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Craftt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Podgaetschii but great work by Craftt.
Podgaetschii wants to control but Craftt postures up.
Podgaetschii manages to work his way to half guard, despite Craftt's best efforts.
Craftt wants to get back to his feet.
Podgaetschii works his way to full guard. Good work.
Craftt wants to control from the top but Podgaetschii keeps moving.
Craftt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragos Podgaetschii 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.
Craftt tries to clinch but Podgaetschii moves out of range.
Podgaetschii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Craftt eats them both and turns towards Podgaetschii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Podgaetschii misses with a hook.
Craftt tries to clinch but Podgaetschii moves away
letting Podgaetschii counter with a right hand.
Podgaetschii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Podgaetschii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Craftt leaves Podgaetschii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Craftt moves in looking to clinch but Podgaetschii pushes him off.
Podgaetschii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Podgaetschii circles away.
Craftt wants to clinch.
Craftt tries to clinch
and Podgaetschii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Craftt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Craftt darts in trying to clinch
and Podgaetschii counters with a left and a right that stings Craftt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Craftt tries to clinch up
enabling Podgaetschii to counter with a crisp jab.
Podgaetschii looks to land a combination but Craftt avoids it well.
Craftt tries to clinch up but Podgaetschii circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Podgaetschii.
Craftt pushes Podgaetschii up against the cage in a clinch.
Podgaetschii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Craftt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dragos Podgaetschii has been cut.
Craftt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Craftt lands a shoulder strike.
Podgaetschii tries to pull guard but Craftt won't allow it.
Craftt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Craftt lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podgaetschii has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Craftt uses from the top position.
Podgaetschii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craftt stands and steps away. Podgaetschii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Craftt's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Craftt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craftt moves into range and clinches up with Podgaetschii.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Podgaetschii avoids it.
Podgaetschii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Craftt comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Craftt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Podgaetschii is rocked!
Craftt stalling.
Craftt lands a nice elbow.
Podgaetschii tries to break free but Craftt pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Craftt landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craftt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Craftt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Podgaetschii blocks it with crossed arms.
Craftt stalling in the clinch.
Podgaetschii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Podgaetschii managing to block the knees to the body from Craftt.
Craftt tries a body shot but Podgaetschii blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Craftt.
Dragos Podgaetschii's cut is getting worse.
Craftt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Podgaetschii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Podgaetschii is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Craftt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragos Podgaetschii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podgaetschii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Craftt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Podgaetschii tries for a takedown but Craftt manages to get underhooks.
Craftt blocks a body shot from Podgaetschii.
Craftt is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Podgaetschii tries to pull guard but Craftt won't allow it.
Craftt unloads a knee to the mid-section. Podgaetschii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Craftt stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Craftt lands a nice knee to the body.
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 Dragos Podgaetschii's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Craftt tries to close the distance and clinch but Podgaetschii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Craftt darts in trying to clinch
letting Podgaetschii counter with a right hand.
Podgaetschii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Podgaetschii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Craftt tries to clinch there but Podgaetschii circles away.
Podgaetschii gets a clinch.
Podgaetschii jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Craftt walks away with a smile on his face. Podgaetschii gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Podgaetschii closes the distance and clinches.
Craftt misses with a knee strike.
Podgaetschii jumps guard.
Podgaetschii can't keep his opponent in guard - Craftt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Podgaetschii is staying active underneath Craftt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Podgaetschii wants to improve his position but Craftt is controlling well.
Craftt wants to stand up but Podgaetschii is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craftt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Podgaetschii wants to get back to full guard.
Craftt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Podgaetschii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Podgaetschii misses with the combination.
Craftt rushes Podgaetschii and presses him up against the cage.
Podgaetschii is looking to break free of the clinch but Craftt has double underhooks.
Craftt tries a knee to the head but Podgaetschii blocks it.
Craftt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Craftt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Craftt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Podgaetschii wants to take the fight to the mat but Craftt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craftt just leaning against Podgaetschii, taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Craftt throws an elbow but misses.
Craftt misses with a punch to the body.
Craftt lands a hook that snaps the head of Podgaetschii backwards.
Craftt is trying to stall.
Craftt lands a good knee to the midsection. Podgaetschii won't want to take too many of those.
Craftt missing with knees to the body.
Craftt lands a nice elbow.
Podgaetschii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Craftt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martin Craftt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Podgaetschii blocks a body shot from Craftt.
A head punch on the inside from Craftt fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craftt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Craftt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Podgaetschii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Craftt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Podgaetschii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Podgaetschii blocks an elbow strike.
Craftt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Podgaetschii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Craftt with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Podgaetschii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Craftt landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Craftt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craftt looking to throw knees to the head but Podgaetschii is blocking nicely.
Podgaetschii seems to have got his legs back now.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Podgaetschii tries to pull guard but Craftt holds him up against the cage and eventually Podgaetschii drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragos Podgaetschii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Craftt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Podgaetschii avoids it.
Craftt scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Craftt takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Craftt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Podgaetschii avoids it.
Podgaetschii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Craftt prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Craftt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Craftt 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Craftt!
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FIGHT
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