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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthias Pettigrew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amadi Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthias Pettigrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amadi Obama!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama closes the distance and clinches.
Obama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pettigrew to keep the fight standing.
Obama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Obama has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pettigrew uses from the top position.
Pettigrew content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pettigrew is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Pettigrew slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettigrew pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pettigrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pettigrew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama looking for subs off his back but Pettigrew has passed one foot through into half guard.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Pettigrew controlling the pace.
Pettigrew lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama wants to control but Pettigrew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettigrew has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Obama holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pettigrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Obama is just riding it out for now. Pettigrew eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pettigrew trying to control the action but Obama is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew trying to pass the guard but Obama defending well.
Obama is looking to control Pettigrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obama avoid being mounted?
Pettigrew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Obama tries to roll over but Pettigrew keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthias Pettigrew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama wants to clinch but Pettigrew slips to the side
and Pettigrew counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Obama is looking for a sweep. Pettigrew is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Pettigrew there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pettigrew.
Obama tries to roll over but Pettigrew keeps him under control.
Pettigrew drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Obama trying to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Obama gets back to full guard.
Pettigrew tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
Pettigrew could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pettigrew cracks Obama with a solid left hand.
Pettigrew works over Obama with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthias Pettigrew dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pettigrew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obama, pushing him back against the cage.
Obama pulls Pettigrew into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pettigrew has passed into half guard!
Pettigrew is keen to just control but Obama is a slippery customer.
Pettigrew is thwarting Obama's attempts to control the position.
Pettigrew is working for a kimura but Obama is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pettigrew is working away from the top position though.
Pettigrew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pettigrew moves nicely into side control.
Pettigrew tries to move into full mount but can't pass Obama's legs.
Obama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pettigrew scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pettigrew scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pettigrew is nestled in close to Obama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Obama is refusing to be controlled, as Pettigrew sits in half guard.
Obama trying to control but Pettigrew postures up.
Pettigrew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pettigrew is looking to stall here but Obama recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama trying to control the position.
Obama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pettigrew can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pettigrew is aware though and is defending well.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Pettigrew slips an elbow through the middle.
Pettigrew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pettigrew landing with the ground and pound.
Pettigrew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Pettigrew.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthias Pettigrew dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pettigrew throws a shot from downtown. Obama moves away and avoids it.
Obama blocks the body kick.
Pettigrew is looking to score with low kicks.
Pettigrew dives in and grabs Obama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes down on Pettigrew's head and hops out.
Obama clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Obama.
Pettigrew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obama displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pettigrew up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettigrew drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthias Pettigrew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettigrew can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettigrew has hold of one of Obama's legs. Obama is fighting the takedown attempt but Pettigrew gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
Obama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pettigrew manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Obama has Pettigrew in his guard.
Obama keeping moving, preventing Pettigrew from controlling successfully.
Obama trying to control the position.
Matthias Pettigrew is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew won't allow Obama to sweep him here.
Obama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pettigrew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
Obama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pettigrew is working Obama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Amadi Obama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pettigrew stopping the sweep attempt from Obama.
Pettigrew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pettigrew lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Obama is trying to keep Pettigrew in close.
Obama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pettigrew passes into half guard.
Obama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matthias Pettigrew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettigrew trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pettigrew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obama being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama keeping full guard, as Pettigrew tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthias Pettigrew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pettigrew, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Matthias Pettigrew!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Matthias Pettigrew!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Matthias Pettigrew!
Matthias Pettigrew wins by unanimous decision!
Matthias Pettigrew decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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