PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Home Grown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex van der Val (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van der Val is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Finntroll--Födosagan. Home Grown had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Grown
vs
van der Val

205 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
20
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Home Grown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex van der Val!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van der Val looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - van der Val scores with a four punch combination!
Grown stuffs the takedown.
Alex van der Val seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from van der Val.
Grown waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract van der Val.
van der Val rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grown leaves van der Val with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Home Grown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex van der Val.
van der Val is looking to clinch.
Grown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from van der Val.
van der Val misses with a two punch combination.
Grown circles away from the clinch attempt.
van der Val jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
van der Val rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
van der Val throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grown.
van der Val is looking to clinch.
van der Val tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grown tries to clinch there but van der Val circles away.
Grown throws a shot from downtown. van der Val moves away and avoids it.
van der Val has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grown finds it's way round the side to connect with van der Val's head.
van der Val misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Grown closes the distance and clinches.
van der Val tries for a takedown but Grown manages to get underhooks.
van der Val is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Grown.
van der Val is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
van der Val looks gassed!
van der Val wants to break free but Grown has control.
A bit of stalling here from Grown.
Still in the clinch, Grown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grown is pressed up against the cage. van der Val has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grown down to the mat. Grown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice body kick from Grown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Grown drops van der Val with a beautiful combination! van der Val stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grown is looking for the KO!

It looks like Alex van der Val has been cut.

Grown cracks van der Val with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Grown has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning van der Val to stand back up!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
van der Val tries for a takedown but Grown manages to get underhooks.
Grown'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.
van der Val is looking to break free of the clinch but Grown has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Grown to work.
Grown gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A hook to the body from Grown.
van der Val has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Grown lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grown prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by Grown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grown lands a right hand that snaps the head of van der Val backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grown lands a body punch.
Grown lands a nice elbow.
van der Val is trying desperately to land a takedown but Grown is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for van der Val.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grown is pressed up against the cage. van der Val has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grown down to the mat. Grown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grown cracks the inside of van der Val's front leg.

Grown gets a clinch.
Grown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grown scores with a shot to the side of van der Val's head.
Nice body punch from Grown.
Grown just leaning against van der Val, taking a breather.
Grown lands a body punch.
Grown stalling.
Grown landing knees to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Grown.
Grown will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning van der Val up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of van der Vals head.
Grown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite van der Val's efforts to push away.
Grown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. van der Val is defending well for now.
van der Val drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
van der Val tries to score a body lock takedown but Grown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
van der Val is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grown gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Grown.
Grown leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grown is pressed up against the cage. van der Val has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grown down to the mat. Grown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
van der Val throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grown counters with a good, hard body kick but van der Val shrugs it off.
van der Val throws a left and a right that both miss

and Grown counters by clinching up.
van der Val tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grown just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Home Grown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex van der Val's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Grown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on van der Val. That did some damage!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from van der Val is defended easily by Grown.
van der Val is looking to clinch.
van der Val swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grown counters with a slapping leg kick.

van der Val fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grown sprawls well initially but van der Val persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Grown blocking the ground and pound attempt from van der Val.

Grown has one foot on van der Val's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
van der Val needs to keep his hands up - Grown had a free shot at his head there.
van der Val rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Grown as van der Val shoots in.
Grown throws out a powerful jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
van der Val misses with a two punch combination.

Grown drives through and clinches with van der Val against the cage.
Grown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
van der Val wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grown has him pressed against the cage.
van der Val is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Home Grown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex van der Val.
A bit of stalling here from Grown.
Grown pushes van der Val back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

van der Val breaks the clinch.
van der Val tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten van der Val somewhat.
A right-left combo lands from Grown.

van der Val gets a takedown into half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
van der Val is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Grown has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

van der Val in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Grown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from van der Val!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex van der Val!