PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Knut Van Meerwegen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joop Van Kopstote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knut Van Meerwegen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Meerwegen
vs
Van Kopstote

185 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knut Van Meerwegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joop Van Kopstote!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kopstote throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Van Meerwegen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Meerwegen.
Van Kopstote misses with a knee strike.
Van Kopstote is trying to force a seperation but Van Meerwegen has the dominant position.
Van Kopstote wants to break the clinch but can't.

Van Kopstote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kopstote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Meerwegen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joop Van Kopstote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Van Meerwegen has Van Kopstote up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Meerwegen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Kopstote lands a knee to the body.

Van Kopstote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Kopstote throws a series of punches but Van Meerwegen moves out of range.
Van Meerwegen keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Meerwegen looks to land a combination but Van Kopstote avoids it well.
Van Kopstote misses with a low kick.
Van Kopstote is looking to clinch but Van Meerwegen is avoiding it.
Van Kopstote throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Meerwegen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Meerwegen misses with a two punch combination.
Van Meerwegen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Kopstote.
Van Kopstote throws a head kick that Van Meerwegen semi-blocks.

Van Meerwegen closes the distance and pushes Van Kopstote back into the cage.

Van Meerwegen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Kopstote throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Meerwegen checks a low kick from Van Kopstote.
Van Kopstote goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Kopstote throws a right and a left that Van Meerwegen avoids nicely.
Van Meerwegen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Meerwegen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Kopstote looks gassed!

Van Meerwegen moves into range and clinches up with Van Kopstote.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Meerwegen prevents Van Kopstote from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Meerwegen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Kopstote pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Meerwegen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Kopstote lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Van Meerwegen decides to pull guard.
Van Meerwegen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Van Meerwegen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Van Meerwegen.
Van Meerwegen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Meerwegen counters with a nice body shot.
Van Kopstote has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Meerwegen.
Van Kopstote pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kopstote stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Meerwegen. Van Meerwegen gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Meerwegen misses with a head kick.
Van Meerwegen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Meerwegen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Van Meerwegen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knut Van Meerwegen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Meerwegen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Meerwegen checks a leg kick.
Van Kopstote tried to score with a low kick but Van Meerwegen checks it.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Kopstote ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Meerwegen moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kopstote misses with a two punch combination.
Van Kopstote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Meerwegen was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Kopstote.
Van Meerwegen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Kopstote looks to throw the jab but Van Meerwegen is out of range.
Van Kopstote thumps Van Meerwegen with a low kick.

Van Meerwegen clinches up with Van Kopstote and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Kopstote throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Meerwegen blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Meerwegen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Van Meerwegen breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch there but Van Meerwegen circles away.

Van Kopstote gets tackled into the cage by Van Meerwegen. Van Meerwegen maintains the clinch.

Van Meerwegen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Meerwegen keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knut Van Meerwegen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Van Meerwegen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Kopstote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Meerwegen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Meerwegen scores with a one two! Van Kopstote had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Joop Van Kopstote has been cut.
Van Meerwegen shoots in for a double leg but Van Kopstote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Meerwegen digs a good body shot into Van Kopstote's ribs.
Van Kopstote is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Meerwegen.
Van Kopstote fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Meerwegen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kopstote shoots for a takedown but Van Meerwegen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Meerwegen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Meerwegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Kopstote is breathing heavily.
Van Meerwegen lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Meerwegen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Kopstote is trying to pull guard but Van Meerwegen has him pressed against the cage.
Van Kopstote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Van Meerwegen breaks the clinch.
Knut Van Meerwegen is winning the standup battle so far.

Van Meerwegen moves into the clinch.

Van Meerwegen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Meerwegen looks to land a combination but Van Kopstote avoids it well.
Knut Van Meerwegen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Van Kopstote.
Van Kopstote scores with a leg kick.
Van Meerwegen thuds a left hand into Van Kopstote's body.
Van Meerwegen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Van Kopstote misses its intended target.
Van Meerwegen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Kopstote.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Meerwegen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Kopstote.
Knut Van Meerwegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joop Van Kopstote.

Van Meerwegen moves into the clinch.

Van Meerwegen manages to break the clinch.
Van Meerwegen is looking to wear down Van Kopstote with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Meerwegen scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Van Meerwegen.
Van Meerwegen fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Kopstote closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Kopstote with a hook.
Van Meerwegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Kopstote throws out the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Meerwegen drives through and clinches with Van Kopstote against the cage.

Van Meerwegen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Kopstote is looking to clinch.
Van Meerwegen lands with a nice combination. Van Kopstote backs away looking to recover.
Van Meerwegen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Kopstote.
Van Kopstote throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kopstote scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Van Kopstote closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Kopstote lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Van Kopstote decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Meerwegen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Kopstote throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Meerwegen's waist but Van Meerwegen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Kopstote off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Van Kopstote tries to keep at a distance but Van Meerwegen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Kopstote on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Kopstote keeps control of Van Meerwegen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Van Kopstote.
Van Meerwegen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Kopstote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Kopstote fails to pull guard.
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 Knut Van Meerwegen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joop Van Kopstote's cut.
That's time! Van Meerwegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Van Meerwegen pushes Van Kopstote up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Meerwegen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Meerwegen is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Kopstote has double underhooks.

Van Kopstote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Meerwegen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kopstote looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Meerwegen is just out of range.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch but Van Meerwegen is having none of it.
Van Meerwegen swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Kopstote.
Van Meerwegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Meerwegen shoots in but Van Kopstote avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Kopstote blocks a head kick by Van Meerwegen.
Van Meerwegen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Kopstote sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kopstote misses with a takedown attempt - Van Meerwegen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Meerwegen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Kopstote - the referee stops the clock and Van Meerwegen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Kopstote. Van Meerwegen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Van Kopstote.
Van Kopstote tries to land a front kick but Van Meerwegen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Kopstote misses with a two punch combination.

Van Meerwegen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Kopstote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Meerwegen avoids it.
Van Meerwegen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Knut Van Meerwegen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Kopstote tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Meerwegen just stands there and leans against the cage.

Van Meerwegen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Meerwegen throws a series of punches but Van Kopstote avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Van Kopstote coming out on top.
Van Kopstote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kopstote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Kopstote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Meerwegen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Kopstote blocks a head kick by Van Meerwegen.
Van Kopstote throws a leg kick but Van Meerwegen checks it.
Van Meerwegen jabs at Van Kopstote's body.
Van Kopstote on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Kopstote moves in looking to clinch but Van Meerwegen pushes him off.
Van Meerwegen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Meerwegen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Kopstote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Meerwegen counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kopstote moves to clinch but Van Meerwegen breaks away
and Van Meerwegen counters with a left to the body.
Van Kopstote takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Van Meerwegen gets a clinch.
Van Kopstote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Meerwegen prevents it.
Knut Van Meerwegen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joop Van Kopstote.

Van Meerwegen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Van Meerwegen clinches with his opponent.

Van Meerwegen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Van Meerwegen tries to keep at a distance but Van Kopstote has taken the fight into the clinch.

Van Meerwegen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Van Meerwegen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Meerwegen is working an open guard so Van Kopstote takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Kopstote throws a jab when Van Meerwegen was well out of range.
Van Kopstote throws out a leg kick but Van Meerwegen moves out of range and Van Kopstote only half commits.
Van Kopstote blocks a head kick by Van Meerwegen.
Joop Van Kopstote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Kopstote fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Meerwegen manages to avoid it.
Van Kopstote tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Meerwegen is able to avoid easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Meerwegen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kopstote's calf.
Van Kopstote rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Meerwegen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van Meerwegen rushes Van Kopstote and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knut Van Meerwegen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Van Kopstote manages to break the clinch.

Van Meerwegen instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Knut Van Meerwegen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Meerwegen, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knut Van Meerwegen!