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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgars Kublins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prince Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgars Kublins!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kublins has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
Kublins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bowman avoids it.
Bowman is pressed up against the cage. Kublins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bowman down to the mat. Bowman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kublins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kublins misses with a takedown
and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bowman.
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kublins throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
Kublins throws a sloppy head kick and Bowman moves out of range easily.
Kublins shoots in but no luck this time.
Prince Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Kublins.
Kublins shoots in for a takedown but Bowman shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kublins throws a series of punches but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman dives in for a single leg takedown but Kublins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kublins jumps guard but Bowman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bowman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bowman or perhaps it was just good defense by Kublins, which made it look bad.
Kublins shoots in looking for a takedown. Bowman tries to sprawl out of it but Kublins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bowman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kublins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bowman counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bowman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kublins tries to break the clinch but Bowman is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kublins tries to stall but Bowman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kublins misses with a takedown attempt
and Bowman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kublins's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kublins dives on top into guard.
Bowman trying to control the position here.
Kublins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kublins throwing strikes from guard but Bowman blocks nicely.
Bowman controls Kublins momentarily but Kublins frees himself.
Kublins throws a big elbow that misses.
Kublins is looking to pass into half guard but Bowman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bowman is in guard.
Kublins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kublins wants to improve his position but instead Bowman has moved into half guard.
Bowman thows a huge punch but Kublins dodges it nicely.
Kublins controlling the position well.
Bowman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kublins is looking for a sweep. Bowman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kublins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kublins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prince Bowman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bowman throws a head kick but Kublins moves out of range.
Bowman rushes Kublins and presses him up against the cage.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kublins throws a sloppy head kick
and Bowman moves into the clinch.
Kublins tries to pull guard but Bowman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bowman keeps control of Kublins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Kublins.
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kublins swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kublins moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bowman tries to clinch but Kublins moves out of range.
Kublins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgars Kublins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowman throws a head kick that misses.
Kublins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kublins shoots in and drives through. Bowman sprawls well.
Prince Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Kublins.
Kublins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bowman circles away.
Kublins gets a clinch.
Kublins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bowman has him pressed against the cage.
Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Kublins closes the distance and clinches up with Bowman, looking for a takedown. Kublins pushes Bowman against the cage but Bowman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kublins forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt - Kublins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bowman tries to clinch there but Kublins circles away.
Bowman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kublins fails with a takedown attempt.
Kublins shoots in for a takedown but Bowman shows good takedown defense.
Kublins is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kublins shoots for a double leg takedown but Bowman sprawls well. He's pushed Kublins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kublins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bowman avoids it really well and circles away.
Bowman has a takedown stuffed.
Kublins pushes Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kublins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bowman just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edgars Kublins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bowman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kublins misses with a head kick.
Bowman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kublins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kublins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bowman is fending him off so far but Kublins persists. Nope, Bowman circles away and we're back to standing.
Kublins throws a low kick but Bowman avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Bowman. No joy for Kublins on that attempt.
Kublins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bowman.
Kublins shoots in for a double leg but Bowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prince Bowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Kublins.
Kublins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kublins throws a leg kick
and Bowman counters with a big head kick but Kublins shrugs it off.
Bowman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kublins's half guard.
Kublins is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kublins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bowman is looking for a kimura here.
Kublins is looking to control Bowman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kublins avoid being mounted?
Bowman throws a strike but Kublins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is looking to work some ground and pound but Kublins has wrist control.
Kublins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kublins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bowman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bowman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bowman won't allow Kublins to get back to his feet.
Bowman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kublins looking for a guillotine here but Bowman defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman landing some decent shots from guard.
Bowman postures up and lands a big shot to Kublins's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowman cracks Kublins with a solid left hand.
Kublins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bowman wants to stand but Kublins is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bowman postures up.
Bowman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bowman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kublins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Bowman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bowman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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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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