PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Julstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Yorke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Julstrom
vs
Yorke

175 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kristian Julstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Yorke!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yorke is defended easily by Julstrom.

Yorke gets a double leg takedown into Julstrom's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Julstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Julstrom is looking for a triangle but Yorke pushes his legs off easily.

Yorke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Julstrom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yorke to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Yorke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Julstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Julstrom is looking for a triangle but Yorke pushes his legs off easily.

Yorke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Julstrom looking for a guillotine here but Yorke defends easily.

Julstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Julstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Julstrom has his foot on Yorke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yorke works his way back into a safe position though.
Julstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yorke stops Julstrom from standing up.

Julstrom escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yorke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yorke won't allow Julstrom to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yorke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Julstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yorke tries to free his leg and advance position but Julstrom is retaining full guard.
Yorke is pushing down on Julstrom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Julstrom is fighting to maintain full guard but Yorke has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yorke prevents Julstrom from standing back up.

Julstrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Yorke.

Julstrom looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yorke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Julstrom is just riding it out for now. Yorke eventually gives up the hold.
Julstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yorke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Julstrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwight Yorke will probably get the nod.
That's time! Julstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yorke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Yorke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Julstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Julstrom is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Yorke has taken his back!
Julstrom has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Julstrom covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Julstrom has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Yorke looking for the choke from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yorke lands with a hammerfist to the side of Julstrom's head.

Julstrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yorke's arms.

Yorke looking to break Julstrom's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Julstrom remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yorke will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Julstrom controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Julstrom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Yorke's arms.
Julstrom is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Julstrom defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dwight Yorke has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!

Yorke looking for the choke but no joy.
Julstrom trying to control the action but Yorke just sinks the hooks in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yorke is looking for a rear naked choke here but Julstrom reverses the position brilliantly into Yorke's guard!

Yorke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Julstrom is aware though and is defending well.

Yorke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Julstrom wants to control from the top but Yorke keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yorke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yorke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Julstrom wants to control from the top but Yorke keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kristian Julstrom just wasn't active enough.

Yorke scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwight Yorke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Yorke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Julstrom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yorke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julstrom misses with a hook.
Julstrom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yorke shoots in for a takedown but Julstrom shows good takedown defense.
Yorke throws a big shot that misses.

Yorke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Julstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yorke trying to control the position from guard on top but Julstrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Julstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yorke won't allow Julstrom to get back to his feet.
Julstrom wants to get back to his feet but Yorke passes into half guard.
Yorke wants to take a breather but Julstrom is having none of it.
Yorke working Julstrom over with strikes.

Yorke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Julstrom is just riding it out for now. Yorke eventually gives up the hold.
Julstrom tries to kick Yorke off but Yorke keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dwight Yorke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yorke controlling the action here.
Julstrom is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yorke in particular looking to stall.

Julstrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Julstrom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yorke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yorke stands up and beckons Julstrom to join him on the feet.

Yorke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Julstrom manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yorke trying to control but Julstrom is working from the bottom.
Yorke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Julstrom is looking to stand back up but Yorke counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Julstrom.

Yorke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Julstrom sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yorke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yorke passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Julstrom!
Julstrom tries to lock up and control but Yorke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Yorke is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Julstrom has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Julstrom!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Julstrom wants to get up but he can't break Yorke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Yorke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yorke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwight Yorke!