PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jasmin Ahmic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm BangBang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying BangBang's choice of entrance music: GUCCI. Jasmin Ahmic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ahmic
vs
BangBang

179 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jasmin Ahmic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm BangBang!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahmic wants to clinch up but BangBang keeps it at a distance.
Ahmic has his takedown stuffed
and BangBang counters with a head kick.
Ahmic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahmic throws a right and a left that BangBang avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by BangBang - just one landing.
Ahmic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangBang manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as BangBang blocks the leg kick.
Jasmin Ahmic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahmic tries to clinch but BangBang is having none of it.
Ahmic could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ahmic swings for the body but BangBang moves out of range.
Ahmic is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from BangBang as Ahmic shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasmin Ahmic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahmic throws a leg kick which misses BangBang's front leg but catches the back leg as BangBang tries to avoid it.
Ahmic wants to clinch.
BangBang scores with the left hand. Ahmic knows he should have avoided that one.

Ahmic rushes BangBang and presses him up against the cage.
Ahmic blocks the elbow strike.
BangBang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
BangBang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
BangBang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ahmic tries to pull guard but BangBang forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
BangBang tries to break free but Ahmic pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmic can't get the takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Ahmic.
BangBang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ahmic's defenses.

It looks like Jasmin Ahmic has been cut.
BangBang working aggressively here.
BangBang is looking to break free of the clinch but Ahmic has double underhooks.
BangBang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahmic is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
BangBang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ahmic's defenses.

Ahmic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahmic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
BangBang is looking to clinch but Ahmic is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Ahmic.
Ahmic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahmic looks to clinch
letting BangBang counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahmic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. BangBang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
BangBang throws a combination. Ahmic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
BangBang lands with a slapping head kick.
Ahmic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahmic throws a left and a right that both miss
and BangBang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

BangBang moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahmic stalling in the clinch but BangBang improves position.
Ahmic is looking to take this one to the mat.
BangBang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmics head.

BangBang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BangBang lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

BangBang closes the distance and clinches.
BangBang misses with some punches.
BangBang lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
BangBang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmics head.
BangBang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BangBang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BangBang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jasmin Ahmic's cut is getting worse.

BangBang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ahmic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahmic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good shot there by BangBang.

BangBang moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm BangBang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Ahmic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for BangBang.

Ahmic closes the distance and clinches.

Ahmic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahmic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst BangBang is controlling him.
BangBang wants to stand but Ahmic is controlling his posture from full guard.
BangBang wants to stand and escape but instead Ahmic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
BangBang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahmic is controlling him.
Ahmic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahmic trying to control but BangBang is working from the bottom.
BangBang wants to stand but Ahmic is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

BangBang pushes Ahmic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A nice combination there by BangBang.
BangBang misses with a head kick.
Ahmic misses with a takedown

and BangBang counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ahmic wants a takedown.
Ahmic drops down looking for an ankle pick but BangBang pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasmin Ahmic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahmic tries to clinch up but BangBang circles away and keeps his distance.

BangBang clinches with his opponent.
BangBang creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ahmic's defenses.
BangBang misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ahmic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for BangBang.
BangBang pushes off an throws an elbow but Ahmic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
BangBang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Jasmin Ahmic's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang can't break the clinch.
BangBang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
BangBang lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahmic backwards.
BangBang struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahmic controls his hands.
Ahmic is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but BangBang is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahmic.
BangBang lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahmic backwards.

Jeez, Jasmin Ahmic's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ahmic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BangBang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
BangBang landing knees to the body.
Ahmic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as BangBang walks away with a smile on his face. Ahmic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ahmic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BangBang. BangBang obviously looking to wear him down.
Ahmic with a poor takedown
and BangBang counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by BangBang!
Decent striking displayed by BangBang there.
BangBang lands the left hand.
BangBang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
BangBang throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - BangBang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
BangBang circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BangBang lands with a kick to the temple. Ahmic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

BangBang drives through and clinches with Ahmic against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm BangBang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jasmin Ahmic's cut.
That's time! Ahmic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ahmic tries for a takedown but BangBang circles away easily
and BangBang counters with a body kick that stops Ahmic in his tracks momentarily.
BangBang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ahmic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahmic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BangBang tries to avoid it but Ahmic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BangBang to the ground. BangBang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BangBang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jasmin Ahmic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ahmic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has BangBang pinned against the cage. BangBang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasmin Ahmic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahmic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BangBang throws a right and a left that Ahmic avoids nicely.
BangBang throws a head kick but Ahmic moves out of range.
BangBang lands a head kick. Ahmic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
BangBang is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ahmic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. BangBang tries to avoid it but Ahmic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag BangBang to the ground. BangBang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Malcolm BangBang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
BangBang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BangBang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahmic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahmic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
BangBang scores with a nice strike.
Ahmic avoids the head kick by BangBang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahmic tries to clinch but BangBang moves out of range.
Malcolm BangBang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BangBang scores with a nice right hand.
BangBang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

BangBang has closed the distance and engaged Ahmic in a clinch.
Malcolm BangBang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BangBang has Ahmic pressed against the cage, preventing Ahmic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ahmic blocks an elbow strike.
Ahmic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BangBang lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BangBang.
BangBang misses with a hook from the clinch.

BangBang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BangBang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahmic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BangBang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
BangBang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
BangBang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahmic.
BangBang throws a head kick that misses.
Ahmic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says BangBang as he avoids it easily.
BangBang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahmic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from BangBang finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahmic's head.
BangBang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ahmic has his takedown stuffed
and BangBang counters with a good low kick that Ahmic was not able to check.
BangBang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ahmic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but BangBang swivels and escapes.
Ahmic moves forwards but BangBang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malcolm BangBang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

BangBang instigates a clinch.
Ahmic wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm BangBang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BangBang 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm BangBang!
A victorious Malcolm BangBang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.