PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Van Graaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jusber Blazer (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.

Van Graaf
vs
Blazer

194 cm
26
257 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Van Graaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jusber Blazer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Graaf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blazer circles away.
Van Graaf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blazer will feel that in the morning.
Van Graaf shoots for a takedown but Blazer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Graaf lands a head kick. Blazer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Horrible takedown by Van Graaf or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Van Graaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Van Graaf closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Van Graaf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blazer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Van Graaf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Van Graaf is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blazer has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer tries to bench press Van Graaf off him but Van Graaf keeps the position.
Blazer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blazer parries the strikes from Van Graaf easily there. Van Graaf is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Blazer to escape.
Van Graaf throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Van Graaf is trying to get an arm triangle but Blazer is defending well.

Van Graaf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blazer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Graaf decides to stand back up.

Van Graaf rushes Blazer and presses him up against the cage.
Van Graaf misses with a knee to the head.
Van Graaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blazer smiles and moves away.
Van Graaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blazer blocks a head kick by Van Graaf.
Blazer stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Graaf. Van Graaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Graaf is breathing heavily.
Van Graaf just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf throws a body kick that misses.
Van Graaf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Graaf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blazer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blazer tries to bum rush Van Graaf with a series of wild strikes but Van Graaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Graaf tries to clinch but Blazer moves away
and Blazer counters with a straight right hand.
Blazer throws a right and a left that Van Graaf avoids nicely.
Van Graaf misses with a head kick.
Blazer misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Graaf shoots for a double leg takedown but Blazer sprawls well. He's pushed Van Graaf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blazer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Graaf.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazer blocks a head kick by Van Graaf.
Nice shot lands for Blazer.
Van Graaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Graaf shoots in looking for a takedown. Blazer tries to sprawl out of it but Van Graaf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blazer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Blazer does no damage.
Blazer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Graaf wants to slow Blazer down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Blazer misses.
Van Graaf tries for a takedown but Blazer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
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 Ruud Van Graaf will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Blazer. Those never looked like landing.
Van Graaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Blazer circles away.
Van Graaf closes the distance but Blazer moves to the side
and Blazer counters with a left and a right that stings Van Graaf.
Van Graaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Van Graaf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blazer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Graaf fails with the takedown.
Van Graaf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blazer swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruud Van Graaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blazer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazer wants it to stay on the feet.
Jusber Blazer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Blazer throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Van Graaf tumbling to the canvas!

Van Graaf is rocked!

It looks like Ruud Van Graaf has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blazer throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Van Graaf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blazer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Graaf seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blazer throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Graaf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Blazer tries to stand but Van Graaf is controlling from the bottom.

Blazer gets to his feet. Van Graaf looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Graaf is defended easily by Blazer.
Blazer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Oooh a lovely combination from Blazer sends Van Graaf down but not out. Blazer dives into side control looking to finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blazer working the ground and pound but Van Graaf is defending the strikes.

Blazer stands up and beckons Van Graaf to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blazer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blazer wants it to stay on the feet.
Blazer misses with a two punch combination.
Van Graaf throws a head kick that misses.
Blazer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blazer misses with a double jab.
Nice takedown defense from Blazer. No joy for Van Graaf on that attempt.
Van Graaf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blazer throws a series of punches but Van Graaf avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Graaf looks for a takedown but Blazer sprawls well.
Blazer tries to bum rush Van Graaf with a series of wild strikes but Van Graaf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Graaf fails with the takedown
and Blazer counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Graaf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blazer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Graaf shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blazer but Blazer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruud Van Graaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blazer fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Graaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blazer avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blazer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Blazer. Those never looked like landing.
Blazer lands with a nice combination. Van Graaf backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Graaf looks for a takedown but Blazer sprawls well.
Blazer Rushes Van Graaf and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Van Graaf is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Blazer Piles on the pressure and Van Graaf crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jusber Blazer!
A less than humble Jusber Blazer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.