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Event:
GDL 35: Rodgers vs Byczkiewicz
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Bam Bam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ahmad circles away.
Ahmad jabs at Bam Bam's body.
Ahmad sizes up Bam Bam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bam Bam is defended easily by Ahmad.
Bam Bam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ahmad counters with a series of strikes. Bam Bam will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chase Bam Bam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bam Bam gets a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahmad is looking to escape.
Bam Bam working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam Bam prevents Ahmad from standing back up.
Still in half guard, Bam Bam seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam Bam lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmad tries to kick Bam Bam off but Bam Bam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bam Bam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bam Bam 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.#T1#
Ahmad is trying to stand.
Bam Bam not doing much here.
Bam Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bam Bam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bam Bam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bam Bam not doing much here.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
Ahmad should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bam Bam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahmad wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bam Bam content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bam Bam lands a nice short elbow.#SU#
Bam Bam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ahmad to stand up. #TD#
Bam Bam looking to score a takedown here. Ahmad is defending well but Bam Bam drives through and ends up in Ahmad's guard.
Bam Bam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bam Bam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bam Bam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bam Bam is in close to Ahmad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bam Bam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bam Bam landing some decent shots from guard.
Bam Bam content to stall in guard here.
Bam Bam won't allow Ahmad to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bam Bam pushing down on Ahmad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahmad looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam stops Ahmad from getting back to his feet.
Bam Bam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bam Bam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bam Bam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bam Bam won't let Ahmad get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Bam Bam controlling from mount.
Ahmad trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bam Bam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ahmad's face.
Ahmad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam Bam lands a big elbow. #T4#
Bam Bam lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC#
Ahmad is rocked!
Bam Bam raining down shots from the mount!
Ahmad is still in real trouble! Can Bam Bam finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahmad in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bam Bam with the ground and pound from mount.
Bam Bam looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Ahmad covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Bam Bam!
A relieved looking Chase Bam Bam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GDL 27: Cox vs Joukani
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Bam Bam stuffs the takedown.
Jammy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Jammy gets tackled into the cage by Bam Bam. Bam Bam maintains the clinch.
Jammy is trying to break free.#TD2#
Jammy jumps guard.
Jammy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bam Bam is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Jammy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bam Bam should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jammy has tightened it up now! Bam Bam should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jam Jammy!
Jam Jammy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Chase Bam Bam spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym, time to get better starts now'.
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Event:
GDL 21 : Spence vs Stone
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Bam Bam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel Penn's waist but Steel Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bam Bam off to one side.
Bam Bam tries to clinch
enabling Steel Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Bam Bam shoots for a takedown but Steel Penn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bam Bam.
Steel Penn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Steel Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Steel Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bam Bam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bam Bam working the ground and pound.
Steel Penn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bam Bam.
Steel Penn trying to remain calm as Bam Bam controls from the top position.
Bam Bam tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bam Bam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steel Penn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Bam Bam working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ground and pound from Bam Bam seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bam Bam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bam Bam tries to score with some ground and pound. Steel Penn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Steel Penn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steel Penn tries to get out of the position.
Bam Bam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steel Penn is avoiding damage well.
Bam Bam in side control, throwing shots but Steel Penn defends.
Bam Bam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bam Bam misses with the ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Steel Penn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Steel Penn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bam Bam is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Bam Bam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bam Bam, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Striker Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chase Bam Bam.
Bam Bam looks winded!#TD2#
Bam Bam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bam Bam lands in his opponent's guard.
Steel Penn wants to stand and escape but Bam Bam is having none of it.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bam Bam won't allow Steel Penn to get back to his feet. #T3#
Bam Bam postures up and lands a big shot to Steel Penn's brow.
Steel Penn wants to stand and escape but Bam Bam is having none of it.
Bam Bam stays in close to Steel Penn's body and controls the position.
Bam Bam stops Steel Penn from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Bam Bam takes one to the side of the head.
Bam Bam gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Bam Bam is rocked!
Bam Bam loses concentration momentarily and Steel Penn pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Bam Bam crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Steel Penn finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Striker Steel Penn!
Chase Bam Bam spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym, time to get better starts now'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Bam Bam shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Montemies is looking to improve his position.
Bam Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montemies does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bam Bam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Montemies on the ground.
Montemies is looking to improve his position.
Montemies is trying to control but can't.
Montemies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montemies should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Montemies seems keen to control Bam Bam's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montemies keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam is looking to work some ground and pound but Montemies has wrist control.
Montemies lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Montemies drops back looking for a leg! Bam Bam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bam Bam manages to kick Montemies off! Montemies jumps back into Bam Bam's guard.
Montemies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bam Bam is keeping the position for now.
Montemies controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Montemies is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Montemies trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montemies works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Montemies works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bam Bam working to try and regain half guard.
Bam Bam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3##SUB2#
Montemies working for a submission but Bam Bam is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Montemies is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Montemies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Del Montemies!
Del Montemies took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Chase Bam Bam spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym, time to get better starts now'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 951 Round 1
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Bam Bam looking to score a takedown here. Porrier is defending well but Bam Bam drives through and ends up in Porrier's guard.
Bam Bam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Porrier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bam Bam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bam Bam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bam Bam is in close to Porrier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Porrier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Porrier is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Porrier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Porrier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Bam Bam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Porrier, up you get!
Bam Bam slaps away a takedown attempt from Porrier, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Porrier enables Bam Bam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Porrier manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Porrier is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Porrier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bam Bam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Bam Bam lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Porrier keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass. #SU2#
Bam Bam decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Porrier, up you get! #TD2#
Bam Bam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Porrier on his heels. He'll look to pass Porrier's guard now, I'm sure.
Bam Bam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bam Bam won't allow Porrier to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Porrier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Porrier is breathing heavily.
Bam Bam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bam Bam stays in close to Porrier's body and controls the position.
Bam Bam distracts Porrier with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Porrier keeps moving.
Bam Bam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Porrier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Porrier looks for a takedown but Bam Bam sprawls well.
Bam Bam throws a big counter head kick but Porrier avoids it with no problem.
Bam Bam takes a swing at Porrier's ribcage but misses.
Porrier dives in and grabs Bam Bam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bam Bam pushes down on Porrier's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Porrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Bam Bam rushes Porrier and presses him up against the cage.
Porrier tries to pull guard but Bam Bam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bam Bam is working for takedown but Porrier is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Bam Bam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Porrier gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bam Bam to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Porrier manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Bam Bam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Porrier wriggles free and stands up.
Nick Porrier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porrier scores with a push kick.
Bam Bam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Porrier gets tackled into the cage by Bam Bam. Bam Bam maintains the clinch.
Bam Bam misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Porrier.
Porrier wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Bam Bam prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Porrier pulls guard. #SU2#
Bam Bam stands up and waves to Porrier to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Porrier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Porrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bam Bam throws an overhand right that lands on Porrier's shoulder, as Porrier tries to avoid the shot.
Porrier looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bam Bam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porrier shoots in but Bam Bam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Porrier.
Porrier wants to clinch.#T2#
Bam Bam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Porrier.
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Porrier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Porrier misses #CL2#
and Bam Bam counters by moving into the clinch.
Bam Bam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Porrier to keep the fight standing.
Porrier working hard to break the clinch.
Porrier gets underhooks to prevent Bam Bam's takedown attempt.
Porrier looking to stall.
#BC2#
Bam Bam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Bam Bam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Porrier paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Porrier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Porrier lands in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bam Bam can do anything to dispel that myth.
Porrier trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porrier prevents Bam Bam from getting back to his feet.
Bam Bam looking to control.
Porrier preventing the sweep.
Bam Bam keeping moving, preventing Porrier from controlling successfully. #T4#
Bam Bam looking for a sweep. Not yet Bam Bam, not yet.
Bam Bam trying to keep a closed guard but Porrier is proving a slippery customer.
Bam Bam managing to control the position.
Bam Bam trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Porrier will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bam Bam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Porrier shoots in looking for a takedown. Bam Bam tries to sprawl out of it but Porrier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bam Bam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam Bam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Porrier goes for a double leg but Bam Bam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bam Bam continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Bam Bam. No joy for Porrier on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Porrier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bam Bam has managed to clinch.
Bam Bam fails to pull guard.
Bam Bam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Porrier pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bam Bam jumps guard.
Bam Bam wants to sweep here but Porrier controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bam Bam working for submissions but it's allowed Porrier to get to half guard.
#T1#
Bam Bam is trying to maintain the position but Porrier is very close to passing his half guard.
Bam Bam tries to kick Porrier off but Porrier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Porrier tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bam Bam.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porrier prevents Bam Bam from improving his position.
Porrier wants to free his trapped foot but Bam Bam is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Porrier slips a nice elbow through Bam Bam's hands, connecting with Bam Bam's forehead.
Bam Bam wants to control but Porrier passes into side.
Porrier trying to control the action but Bam Bam is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bam Bam is looking to reverse the position.
Porrier moves into full mount!
Porrier sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bam Bam is working to get back to half guard.
Bam Bam tries to hold on but Porrier pushes him away.
Bam Bam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##SUB#
Porrier has control of Bam Bam's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bam Bam regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Porrier is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bam Bam to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bam Bam shrugs it off.
Bam Bam can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bam Bam wants to hold on but Porrier pushes him away.
Bam Bam is looking to get to half guard.
Porrier avoids the attempt from Bam Bam to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Porrier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Porrier 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Chase Bam Bam!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Chase Bam Bam!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Chase Bam Bam!
Chase Bam Bam wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Chase Bam Bam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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