PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bas Naaktgeboren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MICHAEL GIVENS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MICHAEL GIVENS looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Naaktgeboren
vs
GIVENS

184 cm
20
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Naaktgeboren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MICHAEL GIVENS!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Naaktgeboren moves into range and clinches up with GIVENS.
GIVENS looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
GIVENS can't break the clinch.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on GIVENS if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naaktgeboren misses with a wild combination.
Naaktgeboren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Naaktgeboren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GIVENS moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Naaktgeboren gets a clinch.
GIVENS avoiding damage as Naaktgeboren throws knees to the body.

Naaktgeboren lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
GIVENS has hold of Naaktgeboren's hands but Naaktgeboren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Naaktgeboren wants to control but GIVENS is keeping him busy.
Naaktgeboren drops an elbow to the side of GIVENS's head.
GIVENS wants to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Naaktgeboren stalling.

Naaktgeboren looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren throwing shots but GIVENS is blocking nicely.
Naaktgeboren content to control rather than advance.
Nice strikes from Naaktgeboren there.
Naaktgeboren trying to pass the guard but GIVENS defending well.
Naaktgeboren is looking to take a break and control but GIVENS is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naaktgeboren 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.
Naaktgeboren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Naaktgeboren wants to pass to mount but GIVENS is defending the position.
GIVENS is looking to control Naaktgeboren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can GIVENS avoid being mounted?

That's two 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.
Naaktgeboren seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Naaktgeboren tries to pass to full mount but GIVENS defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Naaktgeboren connects with a nice short shot to GIVENS's temple.
GIVENS has hold of Naaktgeboren's hands but Naaktgeboren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Naaktgeboren seems content to control.
Naaktgeboren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks GIVENS with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
GIVENS is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naaktgeboren scores with a couple of nice shots.
GIVENS is staying active underneath Naaktgeboren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Naaktgeboren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Naaktgeboren avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
GIVENS is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Naaktgeboren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
GIVENS's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
GIVENS is wriggling around trying to escape.
GIVENS is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The referee warns GIVENS that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
GIVENS tries to hold on but Naaktgeboren pushes him away.
Naaktgeboren lands a big shot there that rocks GIVENS but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Naaktgeboren tries to push GIVENS's head away but GIVENS is holding on tight.
GIVENS is trying to escape the mount.
Naaktgeboren looking to finish GIVENS with some ground and pound. This is bad for GIVENS!
GIVENS is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Naaktgeboren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
GIVENS is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Naaktgeboren unloading with bombs!
GIVENS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Naaktgeboren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. GIVENS can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
GIVENS is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naaktgeboren with a couple of short strikes.
Naaktgeboren with a couple of short strikes.
Naaktgeboren avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
Naaktgeboren with good strikes from the mount here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naaktgeboren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Naaktgeboren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Naaktgeboren dominating with strikes here.
GIVENS is looking to improve his position but Naaktgeboren isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Naaktgeboren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Naaktgeboren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
GIVENS showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Naaktgeboren.

Naaktgeboren darts in and clinches GIVENS up against the cage.
Naaktgeboren prevents GIVENS from breaking the clinch.
Naaktgeboren scores with a knee to the head.
Naaktgeboren scores with a shot to the side of GIVENS's head.

Naaktgeboren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
GIVENS stuffs the takedown.
GIVENS looks for a takedown but Naaktgeboren sprawls well.
GIVENS misses with a takedown

and Naaktgeboren counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Naaktgeboren winds up and cracks GIVENS with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naaktgeboren is keen to just control but GIVENS is a slippery customer.

Naaktgeboren is looking for a kimura here.
GIVENS is breathing heavily.
Naaktgeboren moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Naaktgeboren lands an elbow.
GIVENS taking a bit of punishment here - Naaktgeboren scoring with strikes.
GIVENS takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Naaktgeboren landing strikes.
Naaktgeboren trying to control the position but GIVENS is working away.
Naaktgeboren working the ground and pound from side control.
Naaktgeboren scores with a couple of short elbows.
GIVENS is looking for a sweep.
Naaktgeboren landing strikes.
Naaktgeboren works to advance to full mount. GIVENS defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Bas Naaktgeboren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naaktgeboren with shots to the head and body - GIVENS looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naaktgeboren working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren lands with some strikes.
GIVENS is in all sorts of trouble here.
GIVENS is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Naaktgeboren landing shots from mount.
Naaktgeboren tries to control but GIVENS wriggling away.
Naaktgeboren avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
Naaktgeboren unloading with bombs!
GIVENS in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Naaktgeboren with shots to the head and body - GIVENS looks very uncomfortable down there.
GIVENS is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naaktgeboren trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is trying desperately to improve position.
Naaktgeboren landing strikes from the mount.
GIVENS's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Naaktgeboren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Naaktgeboren thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
GIVENS tries to hold on but Naaktgeboren postures up.

Naaktgeboren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but GIVENS is surviving well by controlling Naaktgeboren's body position as best he can.
Naaktgeboren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Naaktgeboren tries to control but GIVENS wriggling away.
Naaktgeboren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. GIVENS looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren controlling the position easily from mount.
Naaktgeboren avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naaktgeboren with a couple of short strikes.
Naaktgeboren lands with some vicious ground and pound - can GIVENS hang on?

GIVENS is rocked!
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!
GIVENS takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
GIVENS is still in real trouble! Can Naaktgeboren finish him?
Naaktgeboren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish GIVENS?
Naaktgeboren unloading with bombs!
Naaktgeboren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Naaktgeboren raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
GIVENS tries to hold on but Naaktgeboren postures up.
Naaktgeboren is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. GIVENS can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Naaktgeboren dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Naaktgeboren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with GIVENS, pushing him back against the cage.
GIVENS tries to land a knee to the head but Naaktgeboren blocks with his arms.

Naaktgeboren pulls guard.
GIVENS seems to have recovered his senses.
Naaktgeboren lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Naaktgeboren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Naaktgeboren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
GIVENS is trying to stand up here but Naaktgeboren is controlling him well.
Naaktgeboren wants to take a breather but GIVENS is having none of it.
Naaktgeboren works his way into full mount!
GIVENS tries to hold on but Naaktgeboren postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Naaktgeboren connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Naaktgeboren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
GIVENS is looking to get to half guard.
Naaktgeboren lands a big elbow.
Naaktgeboren trying to control but GIVENS is having none of it.
GIVENS really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Naaktgeboren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. GIVENS looks a forlorn figure.
GIVENS is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naaktgeboren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren prevents GIVENS from getting the reversal.
Naaktgeboren avoids the attempt from GIVENS to control.
Naaktgeboren working GIVENS over with strikes here.
Naaktgeboren dominating with strikes here.
GIVENS tries to hold on but Naaktgeboren postures up.
Naaktgeboren raining down shots from the mount!
GIVENS is looking to improve his position but Naaktgeboren isn't that keen on the idea.
Naaktgeboren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish GIVENS?
GIVENS wants to control but Naaktgeboren is having none of it.
GIVENS is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but GIVENS is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Naaktgeboren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish GIVENS?
GIVENS is wriggling around trying to escape.

GIVENS defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Naaktgeboren.
GIVENS is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Naaktgeboren wants to control the pace but GIVENS is squirming around nicely.
Naaktgeboren is landing with some decent strikes but GIVENS is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
GIVENS is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is squirming around, avoiding Naaktgeboren's attempts to control the action.

Naaktgeboren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but GIVENS is surviving well by controlling Naaktgeboren's body position as best he can.
Naaktgeboren controlling the position easily from mount.
GIVENS is looking to improve his position but Naaktgeboren isn't that keen on the idea.
GIVENS is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
GIVENS wants to control but Naaktgeboren is having none of it.
Naaktgeboren lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
MICHAEL GIVENS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
GIVENS is working to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Naaktgeboren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Naaktgeboren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Naaktgeboren!