PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Magalhaes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenna Haze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haze has chosen Teach me how to doggie as his entrance music. Jenna Haze is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magalhaes
vs
Haze

191 cm
21
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vince Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jenna Haze!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haze tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haze shoots in for a takedown but Magalhaes shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheers as Magalhaes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haze doesn't seem phased though.
Haze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Magalhaes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Magalhaes.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Magalhaes avoids it.
Haze shoots in looking for a takedown. Magalhaes tries to sprawl out of it but Haze keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Magalhaes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Magalhaes pushes Haze up against the cage in a clinch.
Magalhaes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haze.
Vince Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Haze.
Magalhaes gets underhooks to prevent Haze's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magalhaes can't get the takedown.
Come on Magalhaes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Haze gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Magalhaes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magalhaes trying to control the position here.

Haze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haze should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Magalhaes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magalhaes looking to control.
Haze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magalhaes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haze is pushing down on Magalhaes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magalhaes is fighting to maintain full guard but Haze has managed to sneak the leg through.

Magalhaes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magalhaes is trying to get back to full guard.

Haze is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Magalhaes still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Magalhaes has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Haze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magalhaes tries to advance to mount but Haze denies him.

Magalhaes tries for a kimura but Haze is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes trying to control the action but Haze is working from the bottom.

Magalhaes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haze is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Haze sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haze moves into full guard.
Haze has control of Magalhaes's left arm, preventing Magalhaes from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze wants to stand but Magalhaes is controlling the position.
Magalhaes wants to get up but he can't break Haze's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Haze is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Haze keeping full guard, as Magalhaes tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haze shoots in but no luck this time.
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 Vince Magalhaes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haze thows a leg kick but Magalhaes checks it
and Magalhaes counters with a three punch combo that has Haze backing up. Haze nods at Magalhaes to acknowledge the strikes.
Magalhaes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Magalhaes.
Magalhaes lands with an overhand left.
Haze with a lazy takedown attempt
and Magalhaes counters with a right hand to the body.
Magalhaes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haze.
Haze misses with a double jab
and Magalhaes counters with a two punch combo.
Jenna Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haze misses with a takedown
and Magalhaes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vince Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Haze.
Haze fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magalhaes lands a nice shot to the body.
Magalhaes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haze forces Magalhaes back against the cage and clinches.
Magalhaes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haze prevents it.
Haze wants a takedown but no success here.
Magalhaes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haze.
Haze is working for takedown but Magalhaes is calmly controlling the position for now.

Magalhaes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magalhaes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haze tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magalhaes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haze somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze shoots for a double leg takedown but Magalhaes sprawls well. He's pushed Haze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze.
Haze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magalhaes circles away.
No luck for Haze with that takedown attempt.
Magalhaes dives in and grabs Haze's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haze pushes down on Magalhaes's head and hops out.
Magalhaes with a jab.
Haze shoots and misses
and Magalhaes counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes leaves Haze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vince Magalhaes is winning the standup battle so far.
Magalhaes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haze momentarily.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt - Magalhaes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magalhaes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Magalhaes wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magalhaes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Magalhaes.
Haze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Magalhaes. No joy for Haze on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Haze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magalhaes counters with a straight right hand.
A left and a right from Magalhaes both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magalhaes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Haze is rocked!
Haze swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze is still on wobbly legs! Can Magalhaes finish him?

Magalhaes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magalhaes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Magalhaes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haze looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haze looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haze!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Haze working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Haze is trying to get an arm triangle but Magalhaes is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magalhaes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Haze off and has taken his back!
Haze seems to have recovered his senses.
Haze looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magalhaes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vince Magalhaes dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Magalhaes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Haze's head backwards.
Haze looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magalhaes is fending him off so far but Haze persists. Nope, Magalhaes circles away and we're back to standing.
Haze throws a combination that misses
and Magalhaes counters with a stiff right hand.
Haze misses with a takedown
and Haze takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haze tried to score with a low kick but Magalhaes checks it.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Haze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Magalhaes but Magalhaes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vince Magalhaes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenna Haze.
Haze takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magalhaes circles away.
Magalhaes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magalhaes doesn't manage to clinch there - Haze circles away.
Haze throws a combination that misses
and Magalhaes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haze has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magalhaes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Magalhaes's shoulder, as Magalhaes tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Magalhaes - just one landing.
Haze with a poor takedown
and Magalhaes counters with a straight right hand.
Haze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Haze gets the takedown into side control.

Haze goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magalhaes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haze's guard! Nice work there by Magalhaes!
Magalhaes looking to sit in guard and control but Haze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haze throwing strikes from guard but Magalhaes blocks nicely.
Magalhaes controls Haze momentarily but Haze frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magalhaes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haze loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haze pushes down on Magalhaes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Magalhaes is defending against the submission attempts here by Haze.

Haze is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes trying to control from the bottom.
Magalhaes is trying to get back to full guard.

Haze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magalhaes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haze.

Haze is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magalhaes sees it coming and defends easily.

Haze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Haze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magalhaes wants to get back to full guard.
Magalhaes trying to control from the bottom.
Magalhaes flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Haze 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.
Haze missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jenna Haze.
I think Magalhaes 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vince Magalhaes!
A victorious Vince Magalhaes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.