PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baz Bones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and matt champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). matt champion is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bones
vs
champion

225 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baz Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, matt champion!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from champion misses.
A head kick from Bones lands but champion takes it in his stride.
champion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
champion misses with a few strikes there.
Bones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

champion clinches up against the cage.
Bones is trying to break the clinch but champion has him pressed against the cage.
champion is trying to break the clinch but Bones is controlling him.
champion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bones misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
champion throws a right and a left that Bones avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bones.
A punch combination from champion misses.
Bones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
champion throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bones counter with a right hand.
champion misses with a double jab.
Bones dodges the punch combination from champion.
champion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bones tries to bum rush champion with a series of wild strikes but champion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
champion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
champion has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bones.
champion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
champion takes a kick to the side of the head.
champion scores with a three punch combo!
Bones moves out of range of the strikes.
champion looks gassed!
A lazy left from champion finds it's target.
champion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bones counters with a two punch combo.
champion waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Bones.
A head kick by champion misses
and Bones counters with a big head kick but champion shrugs it off.
champion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Bones both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bones darts in trying to clinch
and champion cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bones throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones lands with a kick to the temple. champion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bones lands a head kick!

Bones moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to break the clinch but champion is controlling the position.

Bones pulls guard successfully.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.

Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
champion wants to stand but Bones is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in champion's guard.
Bones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as champion works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bones prevents champion from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones looking to pass the guard.

Bones decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bones tries to bum rush champion with a series of wild strikes but champion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
champion throws out a powerful jab.
Bones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from champion misses the target.
Baz Bones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
champion cracks Bones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
champion has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
champion connects with a single shot 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.
Bones lands with a kick to the temple. champion shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
champion's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and champion duly obliges.
Bones connects with a high kick.
Bones throws a nice head kick!

Bones closes the distance and pushes champion back into the cage.
Bones prevents champion from breaking the clinch.
champion wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones throws a head punch that misses.
Bones jumps guard but champion stands there with Bones around his waist. Bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
champion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
champion tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.

Bones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
champion throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a solid body kick.
Bones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baz Bones dominated that round.
That's time! Bones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

champion cracks Bones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bones slips a jab from champion.
Bones moves in looking to clinch but champion pushes him off.
Bones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and champion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
champion tries to bum rush Bones with a series of wild strikes but Bones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
champion misses with a double jab.
Bones throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and champion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
champion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by champion.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bones - that will leave a mark!
champion might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on champion. That did some damage!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones misses with a series of wild punches.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from champion.
Bones misses with a combination
and champion counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones connects with a high kick.
Bones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
champion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bones throws a head kick that half lands.
champion throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. champion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
champion lands a jab to the head.
Bones lands a high kick!
Bones scores with a head kick.
champion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bones counters with a solid body kick.
champion throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
Bones lands a two punch combo.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from champion.
Bones lands with a slapping head kick.
champion misses with the combination.
Bones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from champion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones circles away from the clinch attempt.
champion misses with a two punch combination.
Bones lands with a nice body kick.
champion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
champion lands with a nice combination. Bones backs away looking to recover.
Bones walks into a straight right hand from champion.
champion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
champion lands a jab-cross combination.
champion throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
champion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
champion throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
champion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
champion misses with a wild combination.
champion throws an overhand right that lands on Bones's shoulder, as Bones tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
champion throws an overhand right that lands on Bones's shoulder, as Bones tries to avoid the shot.
champion swinging wilding here.
Baz Bones is winning the standup battle so far.
Bones lands a jab-cross combination.
The fighters circling - champion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bones throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by champion.
Bones moves out of range as champion strikes.
champion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bones slaps away a takedown attempt from champion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bones throws a series of punches but champion moves out of range.
Bones darts in trying to clinch
and champion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
champion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
champion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.
champion jabs Bones right on the nose. Bones blinks but takes it well.
Bones looks to land a combination. champion sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bones misses with a wild body shot.
champion misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bones moves forwards but champion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by champion.
Some wild striking there from Bones.
champion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Some wild striking there from champion.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baz Bones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

champion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
champion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Baz Bones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
champion keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from champion misses.
champion connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bones momentarily.
Bones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
champion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bones counters with a low kick, right behind champion 's knee.
Bones blocks a jab.
champion takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bones throws a right hand that champion ducks under and follows up with a left that champion also avoids with ease.
Bones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
champion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bones scores with a spinning back kick!
Bones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bones misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
champion throws a nice looking combination but Bones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bones rushes champion and presses him up against the cage.
champion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Bones breaks the clinch.
Bones throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
champion throws a combination that misses
and Bones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. champion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from champion.
champion misses with a double jab
and Bones counters with a left and a right that stings champion.
Bones slips a jab and a cross from champion.
champion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bones.
Bones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from champion.
champion throws a combination. Bones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

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.
No joy there for champion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
champion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bones - that will leave a mark!
Bones misses with a two punch combination.
Bones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
matt champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
champion looks to land a combination but Bones avoids it well.
A combination from Bones does no damage.
Bones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
champion throws a shot from downtown. Bones moves away and avoids it.
champion swinging wilding here.
champion misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Bones scores with a four punch combination!
champion swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bones counters with an outside leg kick.
Bones misses with a series of wild punches.
champion scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones lands with a slapping head kick.
Bones slips a straight right by champion.
champion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bones throws a head kick that half lands.
champion misses with a hook. Bones ducked under it nicely.
champion throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bones counters with a head kick. That will keep champion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bones counters with a left to the body.
champion throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
Bones lands with a kick to the ribs.
champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bones counters with a big head kick but champion shrugs it off.
champion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bones defends it nicely.
champion throws a series of punches but Bones avoids them all with ease.
champion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bones lands with a slapping head kick.
champion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bones counters with a head kick. That will keep champion thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
champion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bones scores with a head kick.
champion throws a one two combo.
champion misses with a jab, cross combination.
champion throws a big shot that misses.
champion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bones.
Bones throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
champion throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Bones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but champion circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
champion falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. champion is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bones bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
matt champion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baz Bones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from champion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baz Bones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bones 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Baz Bones!