PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Klood Dan Vamme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gotovina (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.

Klood Dan Vamme
vs
Gotovina

184 cm
21
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Klood Dan Vamme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Gotovina!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Dan Vamme to counter with a crisp jab.
Dan Vamme circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dan Vamme counters with a good, hard body kick but Gotovina shrugs it off.

Gotovina gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dan Vamme to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dan Vamme forces his way into half guard.
Dan Vamme content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan Vamme uses his free foot to push down on Gotovina's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gotovina.
Dan Vamme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jan Klood Dan Vamme has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dan Vamme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotovina wants to clinch but Dan Vamme slips to the side

and Dan Vamme counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dan Vamme.

Dan Vamme lands a takedown into guard.
Dan Vamme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jan Klood Dan Vamme.
Dan Vamme fails with the takedown.
Dan Vamme throws a sloppy head kick and Gotovina moves out of range easily.
Dan Vamme falls off balance throwing a combination

and Gotovina counters by clinching up.
Dan Vamme tries to break free but Gotovina pushes him back against the cage.
Dan Vamme dodges an elbow strike from Gotovina.
Dan Vamme lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gotovina backwards.
A right hand to the body from Dan Vamme.
Gotovina looks gassed!
Dan Vamme presses Gotovina against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dan Vamme stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Dan Vamme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dan Vamme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gotovina's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Klood Dan Vamme dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dan Vamme clinches with his opponent.
Dan Vamme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gotovina pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gotovina manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dan Vamme lands a nice shot to the body.
Dan Vamme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dan Vamme tries to score a body lock takedown but Gotovina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dan Vamme working hard to break the clinch.
Dan Vamme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gotovina.
Gotovina prevents Dan Vamme from breaking the clinch.
Dan Vamme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gotovina pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Klood Dan Vamme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotovina tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Dan Vamme counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan Vamme is leaning against Gotovina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dan Vamme has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gotovina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gotovina lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dan Vamme tries to break the clinch but Gotovina is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gotovina obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dan Vamme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dan Vamme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dan Vamme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gotovina has him pressed against the cage.
Dan Vamme managing to block the knees to the body from Gotovina.

Dan Vamme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gotovina looks to clinch
and Dan Vamme counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Dan Vamme has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dan Vamme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gotovina keeps control of Dan Vamme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina avoiding damage as Dan Vamme throws knees to the body.
Dan Vamme tries to circle away but Gotovina has him pinned against the cage.
Dan Vamme is trying to break free.
Dan Vamme wants to get back to striking at distance but Gotovina won't allow it.
Dan Vamme wants to break free but Gotovina has control.
Dan Vamme really is a fat lump.
Dan Vamme drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gotovina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gotovina looks to clinch

and Dan Vamme counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gotovina's guard now.
Dan Vamme prevents Gotovina from getting back to his feet.
Dan Vamme tries to stand but Gotovina is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dan Vamme forces Gotovina back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan Vamme working hard to break the clinch.
Dan Vamme lands a knee to the body.
Dan Vamme looking for a takedown.
Gotovina pushes Dan Vamme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gotovina crunches a lovely knee into Dan Vamme's ribcage.
Dan Vamme has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gotovina avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dan Vamme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gotovina smiles and moves away.
Gotovina wants to clinch.
Gotovina tries to clinch there but Dan Vamme circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotovina wants to clinch

and Dan Vamme counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gotovina!
Dan Vamme looking to control but Gotovina is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dan Vamme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Klood Dan Vamme dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dan Vamme feints a jab promting Gotovina to slip. Dan Vamme then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gotovina slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gotovina wants to clinch

and Dan Vamme counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gotovina!
Dan Vamme controlling the position easily from mount.
Gotovina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Jan Klood Dan Vamme wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gotovina dodges the punch combination from Dan Vamme.
Gotovina moves to clinch but Dan Vamme breaks away

and Dan Vamme counters with a takedown into side control.
Dan Vamme staying calm.

Dan Vamme decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan Vamme throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jan Klood Dan Vamme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dan Vamme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dan Vamme works on Gotovina's body with a couple of short punches.
Dan Vamme tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ante Gotovina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Vamme is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jan Klood Dan Vamme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dan Vamme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gotovina gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Dan Vamme drops Gotovina with a beautiful combination! Gotovina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dan Vamme is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dan Vamme feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Gotovina collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jan Klood Dan Vamme!