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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chong Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luci Bhaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Horn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 cm
18
140 lbs
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170 cm
23
140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chong Horn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luci Bhaf! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Bhaf.
Bhaf throws a half hearted mid kick. Horn tries to counter by clinching up but Bhaf breaks away and moves out of range. Horn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bhaf shoots in for a double leg but Horn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bhaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horn pinned against the cage. Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Horn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bhaf, before circling back to the center of the mat. Chong Horn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luci Bhaf. Horn slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bhaf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Bhaf darts in looking for a takedown but Horn gets double underhooks and turns Bhaf into the cage. Bhaf has a takedown stuffed. Horn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bhaf manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bhaf slaps away a takedown attempt from Horn, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bhaf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horn as he avoids it easily. Bhaf clinches. Bhaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bhaf scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Horn checks a leg kick nicely. Bhaf has closed the distance and engaged Horn in a clinch.
Bhaf drags the fight down to the ground.
Bhaf looks winded! Bhaf is looking for a triangle here but Horn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Horn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bhaf to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bhaf takes the fight into the clinch. Bhaf is working Horn over against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Bhaf is trying to break the clinch but Horn is controlling him. The referee calls for Horn to work.
Horn breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bhaf tries to counter by closing the distance. Bhaf connects with a single shot there. Horn shoots in looking for a takedown. Bhaf tries to sprawl out of it but Horn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bhaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horn tries to clinch up but Bhaf circles away and keeps his distance. Horn sets himself, and Bhaf steps forward looking for the clinch! Horn avoids it this time. Bhaf fails with the takedown. Horn tries to clinch but Bhaf moves out of range. Bhaf has a takedown stuffed. Horn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bhaf. Nice takedown defense from Bhaf. No joy for Horn on that attempt. Horn shoots in looking for a takedown but Bhaf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Horn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Bhaf leaves Horn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Bhaf takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bhaf is looking to break free of the clinch but Horn has double underhooks. Bhaf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horn.
Horn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Horn stalling in the clinch but Bhaf improves position. Horn keeps control of Bhaf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Horn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bhaf to keep the fight standing. Bhaf displaying some good clinch control by pressing Horn up against the cage. Horn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bhaf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horn sprawls well initially but Bhaf persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Horn won't allow Bhaf to pass to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luci Bhaf dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bhaf, before circling back to the center of the mat. Horn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bhaf. Bhaf scores with a nice strike. Chong Horn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Horn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bhaf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Horn fails with a takedown attempt. Horn darts in looking for a takedown but Bhaf gets double underhooks and turns Horn into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bhaf, before circling back to the center of the mat. Bhaf fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bhaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bhaf is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bhaf fails to land the takedown. Bhaf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice sprawl there from Bhaf as Horn shoots in. Horn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Horn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bhaf counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horn is rocked! Horn moves in looking to clinch but Bhaf pushes him off. Horn gets tackled into the cage by Bhaf. Bhaf maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bhaf blocks an uppercut.
Horn manages to break the clinch.
Horn tries for a takedown but Bhaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bhaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bhaf has Horn up against the cage in a clinch.
Bhaf has Horn pressed against the cage, preventing Horn from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bhaf wants a takedown but no success here.
Bhaf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bhaf is trying to break the clinch but Horn has him pressed against the cage. Horn is trying to break free. Bhaf jumps guard but Horn stands there with Bhaf around his waist. Bhaf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bhaf jumps guard and drags Horn to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Bhaf seems keen to control Horn's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bhaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Horn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Horn wants to get up but he can't break Bhaf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bhaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bhaf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Horn's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bhaf trying to control but Horn is working from the bottom. Horn looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bhaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Horn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bhaf controls the pace. Horn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bhaf with a flurry of punches that miss. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bhaf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck for Bhaf with that takedown attempt. As Bhaf looks to move away, Horn throws a big counter combo bu Bhaf just gets out of the way. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luci Bhaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Horn tries for a takedown but Bhaf circles away easily and Bhaf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Luci Bhaf seems to be getting the better of the standup. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horn is defended easily by Bhaf. Bhaf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bhaf wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chong Horn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bhaf throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Luci Bhaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bhaf dives in and grabs Horn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Horn pushes down on Bhaf's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bhaf shoots in and drives through. Horn sprawls well. No luck with that takedown attempt from Horn. Bhaf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bhaf takes the fight into the clinch. Horn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Horn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bhaf throws a one two combo.
Oh Horn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! No luck for Bhaf with that takedown attempt. Horn misses with a takedown attempt and Bhaf counters with a left to the body. Excellent takedown into side control there by Bhaf. Horn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bhaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horn defends it nicely. Bhaf throws a head kick but Horn moves out of range.
Bhaf fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Horn dives in and grabs Bhaf's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bhaf pushes down on Horn's head and hops out. Horn sets himself, and Bhaf steps forward looking for the clinch! Horn avoids it this time. Bhaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bhaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Horn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bhaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Horn blocks a head kick by Bhaf.
It looked like Horn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bhaf. Horn doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bhaf counters with a three punch combo that has Horn backing up. Horn nods at Bhaf to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Chong Horn has been cut. Bhaf lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horn avoids the head kick by Bhaf.
Bhaf instigates a clinch. Horn trying to stall but Bhaf improves his position.
Bhaf has Horn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bhaf wants to break free but Horn has control.
Horn gets underhooks to prevent Bhaf's takedown attempt.
Bhaf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Horn just stands there and leans against the cage. Bhaf manages to pull guard.
Horn wants to get up but he can't break Bhaf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bhaf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horn is aware though and is defending well. Bhaf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Horn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bhaf uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Horn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bhaf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Horn on the side of the head. Bhaf moves into the clinch successfully.
Bhaf wants to get back to striking at distance but Horn won't allow it.
Horn tries to circle away but Bhaf has him pinned against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bhaf manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bhaf manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bhaf looks for a takedown but Horn sprawls well. Bhaf moves into the clinch. Horn takes a shot to the head. Horn has had enough of the clinch but Bhaf keeps him there for the moment. Horn seems to have got his legs back now. Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Bhaf's face as he tries to break the clinch. Horn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Horn trying to control the position but instead, Bhaf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horn into the cage. Bhaf is working for takedown but Horn is calmly controlling the position for now. Horn manages to break the clinch.
Bhaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Horn stuffs the takedown attempt from Bhaf. Bhaf gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Horn tries for a takedown but Bhaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bhaf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horn as he jumps to the side. Horn tries for a takedown but Bhaf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Horn gets tackled into the cage by Bhaf. Bhaf maintains the clinch. Horn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bhaf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bhaf showed some decent athleticism there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bhaf stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Horn to get to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Luci Bhaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bhaf 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luci Bhaf!
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energy
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RATING
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