PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between matt champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovicus De Jong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

champion
vs
De Jong

179 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
18
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, matt champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludovicus De Jong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

champion has closed the distance and engaged De Jong in a clinch.

De Jong breaks from the clinch.
De Jong throws a nice inside leg kick.
champion throws a right and a left that De Jong avoids nicely.
De Jong lands a nice looking body kick.
champion misses with a two punch combination.
De Jong slips a jab and a cross from champion.
champion fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Jong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
champion scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt champion.
champion is breathing heavily.
De Jong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Jong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
champion on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

De Jong knocks champion to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like matt champion has been cut.
De Jong wants to control but champion is keeping him busy.
De Jong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
De Jong wants to control the pace but champion is squirming around nicely.
De Jong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
De Jong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Jong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Jong misses with a head shot.
De Jong lands a heavy elbow.
De Jong takes champion's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, champion is in trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
champion holding both De Jong 's hands and preventing any damage.

champion is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if De Jong gets his way!
De Jong thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
champion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Jong on the ground.

champion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De Jong's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
champion looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Jong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong throwing sloppy strikes.
De Jong misses with punches from the back.

De Jong has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, champion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

De Jong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. champion knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften champion for a finish.
champion trying to control the hands but De Jong breaks the grip.
De Jong struggling to keep hold of the position.

champion defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
champion looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Jong missing with strikes.
De Jong throwing sloppy strikes.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

De Jong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
champion is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by De Jong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludovicus De Jong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on matt champion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

champion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
matt champion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Jong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
De Jong scores with a punch to the head.
De Jong lands with a kick to the temple. champion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from champion does no damage.
Donk. champion catches De Jong right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from De Jong.
De Jong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
champion scores with a one two! De Jong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
De Jong misses the shot to the body.
De Jong throws a hook to the side of champion's head but champion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
champion scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Jong in his tracks.
champion looks for the body kick but De Jong saw that one coming.
champion avoids the head kick by De Jong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donk. champion catches De Jong right on the button with a cross.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by champion!
De Jong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
champion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for champion.
De Jong throws a head kick that misses.
champion blocks a head kick by De Jong.
De Jong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
De Jong throws a nice looking combination but champion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ludovicus De Jong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Jong. That's going to slow champion down.
De Jong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Jong.
champion lands a jab.
champion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
champion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jong.
De Jong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Jong throws a leg kick that misses.
champion throws a combination. De Jong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
champion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Jong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
champion dodges the punch combination from De Jong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Jong.
champion goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
champion dodges the punch combination from De Jong.
champion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Jong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Jong scores with a head kick.
De Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

champion pushes De Jong up against the cage in a clinch.
De Jong prevents champion from breaking the clinch.
De Jong is trying to maintain a safe position but champion gets an underhook and turns De Jong into the cage.
De Jong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Jong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
champion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
champion is trying to break free.
champion takes a knee right on the jaw!
champion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Jong has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
De Jong is trying to break free.
De Jong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
champion has had enough of the clinch but De Jong keeps him there for the moment.
champion wants to break free but De Jong has control.
champion blocks an uppercut.
De Jong is trying to break the clinch but champion has him pressed against the cage.
champion has had enough of the clinch but De Jong keeps him there for the moment.
champion is looking to break free of the clinch but De Jong has double underhooks.
De Jong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
De Jong is trying to maintain a safe position but champion gets an underhook and turns De Jong into the cage.
champion is trying to break free.

De Jong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
champion misses with a series of wild punches.
champion throws a series of punches but De Jong moves out of range.
champion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Jong circles away quickly and effectively.
champion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Jong.
De Jong scores with a nice body kick.
De Jong takes one to the chin there.
De Jong misses with a body kick.
A combination from champion does no damage.
champion will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A combination from De Jong does no damage.
champion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Jong tries to avoid it but champion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Jong to the ground. De Jong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No joy there for champion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Jong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
champion bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Jong's head backwards.
champion throws a right and a left that De Jong avoids nicely.
De Jong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Jong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
champion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Jong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ludovicus De Jong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on matt champion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

champion tries for a takedown but De Jong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Jong scoring well with a low kick there.
De Jong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
champion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
champion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
De Jong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jong throws a looping overhand right but champion ducks down to avoid it.
De Jong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Jong throws a head kick but champion moves out of range.
De Jong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
champion dips to his left and cracks De Jong with an uppercut!
champion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jong throws a sloppy head kick and champion moves out of range easily.
champion walks into a stiff left hand from De Jong.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from De Jong.
champion misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from champion misses its intended target.
champion defending well as De Jong loads up on a big left hand.
champion misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
champion lands a head shot.
De Jong lands a high kick!
De Jong throws a head kick but champion moves out of range.
De Jong misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Jong throws a quick inside leg kick.
champion throws a series of punches but De Jong avoids them all with ease.
De Jong dodges the punch combination from champion.
De Jong thuds his shin into the meat of champion's side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by champion!
De Jong throws a head kick but champion moves out of range.
champion connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
champion misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from De Jong.
champion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Jong.
champion misses with a double jab.
De Jong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for champion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
champion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Jong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from champion.
A head kick misses from De Jong.
De Jong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Jong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jong thows a body kick. champion tries to catch it but that hurt him.
champion throws a series of punches but De Jong avoids them all with ease.
De Jong throws a hook but champion blocks it.
De Jong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to champion's calf.
De Jong thumps champion with a low kick.
champion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Jong.
A big right from champion misses.
De Jong throws a lazy right hand but champion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by De Jong.
champion is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
champion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jong tries to bum rush champion with a series of wild strikes but champion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jong throws a head kick but champion moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from champion.
champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Jong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
champion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jong pushes champion away with a front kick.
De Jong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
De Jong throws a head kick that champion semi-blocks.
champion walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Jong.
De Jong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Jong misses with a wild body shot.
De Jong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
champion swinging wilding here.
champion takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
champion takes a head kick and keeps coming.
champion staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Jong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from champion.
Ludovicus De Jong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Jong throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Jong avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Jong scores with a head kick.
champion fails with an attempt to clinch.
champion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Jong backs up against the cage.
De Jong falls off balance throwing a combination

and champion moves into the clinch.
De Jong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ludovicus De Jong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Jong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
champion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
champion is trying to break the clinch but De Jong has him pressed against the cage.
De Jong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
matt champion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Jong pushes off an throws an elbow but champion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludovicus De Jong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Jong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludovicus De Jong!