PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Van Vanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mah Jong Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vanders
vs
Jong Blue

179 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Van Vanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mah Jong Blue!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vanders shoots and misses
and Blue counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Blue.
Blue throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blue misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanders tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanders moves out of range of the leg kick from Blue.
Blue throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vanders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanders's knee momentarily.
Blue misses with a wild body shot.

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.
Vanders has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Vanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Blue scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vanders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue throws a nice outside leg kick.
Blue throws a nice head kick!
Blue misses with a low kick.
Vanders stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blue.
Vanders moves out of range of the leg kick from Blue.
Mah Jong Blue is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blue connects with an inside leg kick.

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.
Vanders has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blue.
Vanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blue counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vanders doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blue counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mah Jong Blue dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vanders walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blue.
Vanders has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a good low kick that Vanders was not able to check.
Vanders has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a thumping low kick.
Vanders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Blue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanders tries for a takedown but Blue circles away easily
and Blue counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Vanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blue throws a looping overhand right but Vanders ducks down to avoid it.
Blue throws a leg kick but Vanders checks it.
Blue lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanders's sensitive parts.

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.
Vanders has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Blue, right into the meat.
A head kick from Blue lands but Vanders takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Blue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanders tries for a takedown but Blue circles away easily
and Blue counters with a nice leg kick.
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanders.
Vanders steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Blue. That one must have hurt.
Blue wants to land a leg kick but Vanders is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blue walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vanders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blue. That's going to slow Vanders down.
Vanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
Vanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blue. Blue obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue lands a leg kick that knocks Vanders off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mah Jong Blue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Vanders misses with a takedown attempt
and Blue counters with a nice leg kick.
Blue lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blue.
Blue swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blue fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vanders fails with the takedown
and Blue counters with a nice body kick.
Vanders fails with the takedown
enabling Blue to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Vanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Vanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Blue throws a shot from downtown. Vanders moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blue. That's going to slow Vanders down.
Vanders with a poor takedown
and Blue counters with a left and a right that stings Vanders.
Vanders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vanders has his takedown stuffed
and Vanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Blue.
Vanders with a poor takedown
letting Blue counter with a right hand.
Vanders fails with the takedown
and Blue counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vanders's knee momentarily.

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.
Blue fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vanders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blue counters with a thumping low kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vanders. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blue feints and then cracks Vanders's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanders down.
Mah Jong Blue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blue throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mah Jong Blue comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blue has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mah Jong Blue!