PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Vendarra (ranked 1952 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Magnus Pyke (ranked 264 p4p, 159 weight class). Vendarra comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Of Wolf And Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vendarra
vs
Pyke

198 cm
35
189
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
35
193
22 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013
Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Vendarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Pyke!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vendarra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyke throws a head kick that misses
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Magnus Pyke has been cut.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vendarra as he jumps to the side.
Vendarra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vendarra throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pyke with a nice cross.
Pyke misses with a head kick.
Vendarra looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Pyke misses with a double jab
and Vendarra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pyke.
Vendarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vendarra tries to land a body kick
and Vendarra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vendarra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Pyke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vendarra is trying to defend but Pyke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Pyke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vendarra is looking for a sweep. Pyke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vendarra wants to control but Pyke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vendarra is trying to stand back up but Pyke is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyke trying to pass the guard but Vendarra defending well.
Pyke keeps trying to improve his position.
Vendarra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vendarra wants to improve his position but Pyke is controlling well.
Vendarra is working hard here to advance position.
Vendarra keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vendarra is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra is in trouble now - Pyke has advanced to mount!

Pyke wants to finish this one by submission but Vendarra is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pyke.
Pyke trying to control but Vendarra is having none of it.
Vendarra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pyke controlling the pace for now.
Vendarra tries to lock up and control but Pyke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vendarra is trying desperately to improve position.
Vendarra regains half guard.
Pyke controlling the pace.
Vendarra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pyke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pyke's back!
Vendarra controlling from the back.
Pyke is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vendarra trying to control.
Pyke tries to escape but Vendarra has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Magnus Pyke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vendarra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pyke scores with a punch to the head.

Pyke moves into the clinch.

Pyke jumps guard and drags Vendarra to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vendarra stays in close to Pyke's body and controls the position.
Vendarra wants to control from the top but Pyke keeps moving.
Pyke is trying to keep Vendarra in close.
Vendarra controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pyke is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pyke is looking for a triangle but Vendarra pushes his legs off easily.
Vendarra being controlled here momentarily.
Pyke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vendarra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vendarra wanted to stand there but Pyke had control of the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Magnus Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pyke takes the fight into the clinch.
Vendarra is trying to push Pyke away but Pyke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Vendarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vendarra throws a wild body kick that Pyke sees coming a mile off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyke throws a big shot that misses.
Vendarra lands with a cross.
Bob Vendarra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pyke misses with an uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a good low kick that Pyke was not able to check.
Pyke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vendarra.
Vendarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pyke.
Pyke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vendarra manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Pyke misses with a low kick as Vendarra jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Vendarra misses the target.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vendarra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Pyke gets a double leg takedown into Vendarra's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vendarra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pyke postures up.
Vendarra looking for a sweep. Not yet Vendarra, not yet.
Pyke wants to pass the guard but Vendarra is keeping the position.
Pyke preventing the sweep.
Vendarra working a defensive guard here.
Pyke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Vendarra keeps moving.
Vendarra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pyke wants to control from the top but Vendarra keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vendarra takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vendarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vendarra throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.
Pyke throws a sloppy body shot
and Vendarra counters with a leg kick.

Pyke moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pyke.
Vendarra looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Vendarra breaks from the clinch.
Vendarra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Pyke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Magnus Pyke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pyke ducks under a wild hook from Vendarra.

Pyke clinches with his opponent.

Vendarra manages to break the clinch.
Pyke doesn't manage to clinch there - Vendarra circles away.
Vendarra is looking to counter punch.
Pyke wants to clinch.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pyke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pyke manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vendarra on his heels. He'll look to pass Vendarra's guard now, I'm sure.
Vendarra trying to keep a closed guard but Pyke is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke passes Vendarra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vendarra is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pyke stops Vendarra from getting back to his feet.

Pyke is trying to work for a kimura but Vendarra is defending well.
Vendarra is staying active underneath Pyke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Vendarra has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Pyke is on him like a limpet, forcing Vendarra back against the cage.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendarra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pyke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pyke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Vendarra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bob Vendarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Pyke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pyke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pyke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vendarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pyke's guard.
Pyke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vendarra throws a big elbow that misses.
Vendarra wants to stand but Pyke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Bob Vendarra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Pyke.
Pyke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vendarra throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pyke avoids it.
Vendarra throws a leg kick that is checked

and Pyke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pyke.
Vendarra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pyke backwards.
Vendarra is trying to push Pyke away but Pyke has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vendarra is looking to break free of the clinch but Pyke has double underhooks.
Vendarra wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vendarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pyke wants a takedown.
Pyke misses with a punch on the inside.
Vendarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Pyke is leaning against Vendarra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vendarra.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pyke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vendarra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vendarra wants to break the clinch but can't.

Vendarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vendarra swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Vendarra takes a swing at Pyke's ribcage but misses.
Pyke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vendarra throws out the jab.
Pyke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vendarra's waist but Vendarra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pyke off to one side.
Pyke avoids the body shot from Vendarra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vendarra swats him away and circles back towards the center.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Vendarra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pyke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Pyke!
Magnus Pyke bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.