PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Flint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leifr Eiriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flint comes to the cage accompanied by Benga & Coki - Night. Leifr Eiriksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Flint
vs
Eiriksson

194 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Flint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leifr Eiriksson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flint pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eiriksson throws a series of punches but Flint avoids them all with ease.
Eiriksson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eiriksson tries to bum rush Flint with a series of wild strikes but Flint uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eiriksson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flint checks a low kick from Eiriksson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eiriksson misses with a double jab.
Flint tries to clinch up.
Eiriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Flint.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eiriksson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flint as he jumps to the side.
Eiriksson throws a series of punches but Flint moves out of range.
No luck for Eiriksson with that takedown attempt.
Eiriksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leifr Eiriksson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eiriksson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Flint moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Flint. No joy for Eiriksson on that attempt.
Jack Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leifr Eiriksson.
Eiriksson throws a nice looking combination but Flint bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flint keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eiriksson shoots in for a takedown but Flint shows good takedown defense.
Eiriksson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eiriksson fails to land with a series of punches.
Eiriksson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flint.
Eiriksson misses with a looping right.
Jack Flint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eiriksson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eiriksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eiriksson. Flint does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eiriksson throws a jab when Flint was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flint tries to clinch there but Eiriksson circles away.
Eiriksson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flint circles away.

Flint gets a clinch.
Flint throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flint missing with knees to the body.
Flint manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Flint tries to land a knee to the head but Eiriksson blocks with his arms.
A bit of stalling here from Flint.
Flint lands a knee to the head.
Flint throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Flint as Eiriksson tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flint throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eiriksson blocks it with crossed arms.
Flint with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flint looking to throw knees to the head but Eiriksson is blocking nicely.
Eiriksson has Flint pressed against the cage.
Flint looking to throw knees to the head but Eiriksson is blocking nicely.
Flint tries to land a knee to the head but Eiriksson blocks with his arms.
Flint leaning his opponent against the cage.

Eiriksson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flint uses from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flint tries to free his leg and advance position but Eiriksson is retaining full guard.
Eiriksson pulls Flint in close to his closed guard and prevents Flint from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jack Flint will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck for Eiriksson with that takedown attempt.
Eiriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eiriksson tries a low kick but Flint avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Flint.
Eiriksson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flint moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eiriksson.
Eiriksson stalks Flint and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flint's face. Flint staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flint fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eiriksson, pushing him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Flint.
Flint manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Eiriksson wants to stall.
Flint connects with a knee to the head.
Eiriksson fails to pull guard.
Jack Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leifr Eiriksson.
Flint stalls.
Flint throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eiriksson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two 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.
Eiriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flint tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flint unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Flint landing knees to the head.
Eiriksson tries to pull guard but Flint won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Flint.

Eiriksson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flint can't fight it off and eventually Eiriksson manages to take the fight to the floor. Flint looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Flint on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flint tries to get out of the position.
Eiriksson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eiriksson won't allow Flint to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson wants to pass the guard but Flint is keeping the position.
Eiriksson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Flint keeping moving, preventing Eiriksson from controlling successfully.
Flint keeping full guard, as Eiriksson tries to pass.
Eiriksson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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.

Eiriksson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flint manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eiriksson has Flint in his guard.
Eiriksson is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eiriksson is pulling down on Flint's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eiriksson wants to sweep but no luck.
Flint trying to control but Eiriksson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Flint dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Eiriksson.
Eiriksson tries to land a front kick but Flint steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Flint closes the distance and pushes Eiriksson back into the cage.
Flint avoiding damage.
Flint tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eiriksson avoids it.
Flint is pressed up against the cage. Eiriksson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flint down to the mat. Flint avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eiriksson throws a right hand that Flint ducks under and follows up with a left that Flint also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eiriksson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Eiriksson trying to control but Flint is working from the bottom.
Eiriksson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Eiriksson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Flint takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Eiriksson scores with a one two! Flint had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Eiriksson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flint tries to clinch but Eiriksson is having none of it.
Eiriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Eiriksson catches Flint right on the button with a cross.
A low kick from Eiriksson misses
and Flint counters with a nice leg kick.
Eiriksson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flint pinned against the cage. Flint gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eiriksson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eiriksson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eiriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flint sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jack Flint has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leifr Eiriksson.
Eiriksson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eiriksson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flint sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Eiriksson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Flint wants to control but Eiriksson postures up.
Flint is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eiriksson is controlling him well.
Eiriksson working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flint prevents Eiriksson from improving position.
Flint can't do much from the bottom here.
Eiriksson works to advance to full mount. Flint defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Leifr Eiriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Eiriksson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jack Flint is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Eiriksson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flint is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifr Eiriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flint has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Flint!