PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strong Condition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Deacon
vs
Condition

190 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Strong Condition!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condition scores with a head kick. Deacon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Joey Deacon has been cut.
Deacon throws a head kick that misses.
Condition throws a head kick but Deacon moves out of range.
Condition pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Condition.
Deacon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Condition sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deacon somewhat.

Deacon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Deacon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Condition is trying to stand up here but Deacon is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deacon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Deacon slips a nice elbow through Condition's hands, connecting with Condition's forehead.
Deacon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Condition wants to control but Deacon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deacon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Deacon stops Condition from getting back to his feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joey Deacon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Condition circles away from the clinch attempt
and Condition finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon shoots in and drives through. Condition sprawls well.
Condition tries a head kick but it misses.
Deacon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Condition defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Deacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condition misses with a head kick.
Condition throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Condition thuds his shin into the meat of Deacon's side.
Condition lands with a kick to the temple. Deacon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Deacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Condition lands a front kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condition lands with a thumping leg kick.
Deacon is breathing heavily.
Condition throws a lazy head kick

and Deacon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Condition won't be happy with that.
Condition is trying to get back to his feet.
Deacon trying to control the action but Condition is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condition wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condition is being controlled here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deacon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Condition is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Condition is looking to get back to his feet here but Deacon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Condition's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Strong Condition will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joey Deacon's cut.
That's time! Deacon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Condition throws a head kick that misses.
Deacon shoots in and drives through. Condition sprawls well.
Condition keeps Deacon at a distance using the push kick.

Deacon instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Condition takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Deacon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Condition tries a knee to the head but Deacon blocks it.
Condition using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Deacon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deacon wants to take the fight to the mat but Condition manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deacon jumps into guard, dragging Condition to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Condition tries to free his leg and advance position but Deacon is retaining full guard.
Deacon wants to sweep here but Condition controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Condition wanted to stand there but Deacon had control of the position.
Deacon controlling Condition's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Condition trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deacon's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Condition throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Condition lands with a slapping head kick.
Condition throws a quick inside leg kick.
Condition throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condition connects with a solid leg kick.
Condition fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Deacon.
Condition throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Condition connects with a high kick.
Deacon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Condition. Condition obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Condition.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condition leaves Deacon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Deacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condition thumps Deacon with a low kick.
Deacon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deacon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Condition goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body kick from Condition.
Condition lands a head kick!
Deacon fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Condition connects with a high kick.
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!
Condition delivers a nice body kick.
Condition feints and then cracks Deacon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deacon down.
Condition throws a head kick that misses.
Condition stuffs the takedown attempt from Deacon. Deacon gets slowly back to his feet.
Joey Deacon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deacon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Condition finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strong Condition showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joey Deacon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Condition pushes Deacon away with a front kick.
Condition tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Condition fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Condition throws a head kick but Deacon moves out of range.
Condition slaps away a takedown attempt from Deacon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deacon moves in looking to clinch but Condition pushes him off.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown but Condition shows good takedown defense.
Condition moves out of range of the body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Condition keeps Deacon at a distance using the push kick.
Condition circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Condition scores with a push kick.
Deacon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Condition.
Condition connects with a high kick.
Deacon blocks a head kick by Condition.
Condition throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deacon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deacon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Condition.
Condition lands a head kick. Deacon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Condition thows a body kick. Deacon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Condition thuds his shin into the meat of Deacon's side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deacon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Deacon avoids the head kick by Condition.
Condition lands with a kick to the temple. Deacon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Deacon cracks Condition with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Condition.
Deacon misses with a low kick as Condition jumps back.
Condition throws a head kick that misses.
Strong Condition is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Condition throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deacon shoots in for a takedown but Condition shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Deacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Deacon closes the distance and pushes Condition back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condition looking to throw knees to the head but Deacon is blocking nicely.
Condition tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Condition stops a takedown attempt from Deacon.
Condition utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Condition landing knees to the head.
Condition misses with a knee to the head.

Deacon decides to pull guard.
Deacon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Condition tries to kick Deacon off but Deacon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Deacon decides to return to a standing position.
Deacon looks to land a body kick but Condition moved away.
Strong Condition is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Condition throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deacon's head.
Condition lands with a nice body kick.
Deacon fails with a takedown attempt.
Condition pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condition leaves Deacon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joey Deacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Condition scores with a head kick. Deacon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Strong Condition comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Condition winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Strong Condition!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Strong Condition waved his t-shirt featuring Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# 's logo in front of the cameras.