PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Hosebie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ule Brennerd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hosebie
vs
Brennerd

187 cm
24
204 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
224 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Hosebie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ule Brennerd!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brennerd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brennerd misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brennerd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brennerd tries to clinch but Hosebie is having none of it.
Hosebie throws a right and a left that Brennerd avoids nicely.
Hosebie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brennerd circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hosebie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hosebie fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hosebie 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.
Brennerd can't keep his opponent in guard - Hosebie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brennerd is refusing to be controlled, as Hosebie sits in half guard.
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.
Hosebie prevents Brennerd from standing back up.
Brennerd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hosebie.
Hosebie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Hosebie is working for a kimura but Brennerd is defending it quite comfortably.
Hosebie throwing shots but Brennerd is blocking nicely.
Hosebie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brennerd defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hosebie shoots in looking for a takedown. Brennerd tries to sprawl out of it but Hosebie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brennerd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hosebie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hosebie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brennerd dodges the ground and pound from Hosebie.
Hosebie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosebie in side control, throwing shots but Brennerd defends.
Hosebie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hosebie advances nicely into full mount.

Hosebie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brennerd is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brennerd and Hosebie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hosebie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brennerd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hosebie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brennerd keeps working.
The strikes coming from Hosebie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brennerd tries to clinch up but Hosebie circles away and keeps his distance.

Hosebie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brennerd's guard.
Hosebie looking to pass the guard.
Hosebie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brennerd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hosebie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brennerd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hosebie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hosebie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hosebie throwing strikes from guard but Brennerd blocks nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brennerd tries to clinch but Hosebie moves out of range.
Brennerd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hosebie shoots in but Brennerd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jose Hosebie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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.
Hosebie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brennerd's waist but Brennerd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hosebie off to one side.
Hosebie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hosebie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brennerd's waist but Brennerd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hosebie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Hosebie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hosebie throws a hook but Brennerd blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosebie shoots in looking for a takedown. Brennerd tries to sprawl out of it but Hosebie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brennerd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Brennerd.
Hosebie missing with a left hand there. Brennerd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brennerd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hosebie swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.
Hosebie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brennerd but Brennerd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hosebie shoots in for a takedown but Brennerd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hosebie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hosebie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hosebie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brennerd but Brennerd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Hosebie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hosebie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brennerd avoids it really well and circles away.
Hosebie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brennerd.

Hosebie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hosebie is looking to take a break and control but Brennerd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brennerd wants to get back to his feet.
Brennerd is being controlled here.
Hosebie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two 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.
Hosebie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brennerd is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hosebie looking to control but instead Brennerd has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brennerd is looking to escape.
Hosebie thows a huge punch but Brennerd dodges it nicely.

Hosebie is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brennerd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brennerd is not content to let Hosebie control the position.
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. Hosebie connects with a nice short shot to Brennerd's temple.

Hosebie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brennerd has managed to free his arm - good work.

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.
Hosebie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brennerd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hosebie 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.
Ule Brennerd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hosebie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Hosebie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hosebie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Hosebie!