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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Boom Pow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Asmowidjojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pow comes into the arena with Boom Boom Pow blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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175 cm
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boom Pow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Asmowidjojo!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Asmowidjojo lands.
Asmowidjojo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pow counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Asmowidjojo's guard now.
Asmowidjojo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pow throws a big elbow that misses.
Pow wants to control from the top but Asmowidjojo keeps moving.
Asmowidjojo is pulling down on Pow's head to control his posture.
Pow stands and steps away. Asmowidjojo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asmowidjojo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pow decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asmowidjojo's guard.
Asmowidjojo wants to stand up but Pow is controlling him.
Asmowidjojo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Asmowidjojo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Asmowidjojo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Asmowidjojo!
Asmowidjojo decides to stand back up.
Pow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asmowidjojo did well to prevent Pow getting side control.
Asmowidjojo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Asmowidjojo looks gassed!
Pow controlling the pace.
Pow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Asmowidjojo for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmowidjojo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pow.
Pow seems to be working for a kimura but Asmowidjojo defends the submission attempt.
Pow lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pow in particular looking to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pow wants to free his trapped foot but Asmowidjojo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Asmowidjojo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pow wants to control from the top but Asmowidjojo keeps moving.
Asmowidjojo wants to sweep but no luck.
Asmowidjojo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pow gets to his feet. Asmowidjojo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asmowidjojo avoids it really well and circles away.
Pow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asmowidjojo.
Boom Pow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Asmowidjojo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asmowidjojo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Asmowidjojo scores a takedown into full mount!
Pow bucks up and throws Asmowidjojo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Pow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Asmowidjojo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asmowidjojo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns Asmowidjojo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boom Pow 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.
Asmowidjojo tries for a takedown but Pow circles away easily
and Pow counters with a nice leg kick.
Pow throws a series of punches but Asmowidjojo moves out of range.
Asmowidjojo wants to clinch but Pow slips to the side
and Pow counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Asmowidjojo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pow controlling the position from side mount.
Pow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Asmowidjojo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boom Pow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pow is looking to take a break and control but Asmowidjojo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmowidjojo tries to improve position but can't.
Asmowidjojo wants to control but Pow postures up.
Asmowidjojo tries to improve position but can't.
Asmowidjojo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pow controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asmowidjojo wants to control but Pow postures up.
Pow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Asmowidjojo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asmowidjojo looking for a sweep but Pow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pow unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmowidjojo can't escape the position.
Pow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Asmowidjojo tries to hold on but Pow pushes him away.
Pow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Asmowidjojo is squirming around, avoiding Pow's attempts to control the action.
Pow looking to finish Asmowidjojo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Asmowidjojo!
Pow is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Asmowidjojo gets caught flat footed, as Pow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asmowidjojo keeping moving, preventing Pow from controlling successfully.
Pow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Asmowidjojo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Asmowidjojo is controlling Pow's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Asmowidjojo working a defensive guard here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boom Pow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Asmowidjojo gets tackled into the cage by Pow. Pow maintains the clinch.
Asmowidjojo tries to break the clinch but Pow is controlling the position.
Pow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Asmowidjojo's efforts to push away.
Asmowidjojo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asmowidjojo fails with the takedown
and Pow counters with a shoot takedown. Asmowidjojo fights it but they end up in guard.
Pow working some strikes from top position.
Pow trying to control but Asmowidjojo is working from the bottom.
Asmowidjojo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pow throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmowidjojo is trying to control the position but Pow postures up.
Pow trying to control but Asmowidjojo is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pow trying to control but Asmowidjojo is working from the bottom.
Boom Pow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pow throws a head kick but Asmowidjojo moves out of range.
Pow throws a right and a left that Asmowidjojo avoids nicely.
Asmowidjojo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pow circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Asmowidjojo is defended easily by Pow.
Boom Pow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Asmowidjojo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pow.
Asmowidjojo misses with a double jab
and Pow counters by clinching up.
Pow is looking for a takedown.
Pow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asmowidjojo keeps working.
Asmowidjojo is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Pow seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pow in side control, throwing shots but Asmowidjojo defends.
Pow trying to control the position but Asmowidjojo is working away.
Asmowidjojo wants to control but Pow postures up.
Asmowidjojo looking for a sweep but Pow has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pow landing strikes from the mount and Asmowidjojo is in trouble!
Pow looking to isolate an arm here. Asmowidjojo doesn't see it coming and as Pow extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Pow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boom Pow!
An out of breath Boom Pow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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