PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caco Vera has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vera
vs
Kramer

185 cm
28
168 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

175 cm
24
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera tries to land a leg kick but Kramer saw it coming and moves away.
A nice combination there by Vera.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer throws a poor cross that misses
and Vera counters with a left and a right that stings Kramer.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Vera ducks under a wild hook from Kramer.
Vera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kramer looks to land a right hand but Vera moved out of range.
Kramer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vera is just out of range.
Kramer has a takedown stuffed.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kramer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
Vera is looking to land body kicks.
Vera looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kramer checks it well.
Kramer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kramer tests Vera's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera dodges the punch combination from Kramer.
Kramer throws a leg kick but Vera sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kramer connects with a crisp jab.

Vera gets caught napping as Kramer dives in and scores a takedown. Vera manages to retain guard.
Kramer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vera wants to stand and escape but Kramer is having none of it.
Vera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kramer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Damian Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vera throws the left hand but Kramer avoids the punch easily.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer moves out of range easily.
Vera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kramer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kramer staying out of range there.
Caco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Vera misses with a head kick.
Caco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kramer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vera lands a jab to the head.
Kramer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vera.
Vera misses with a double jab.
Kramer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kramer cracks Vera with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kramer is able to avoid easily.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vera misses the jab.
Vera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kramer blocks a head kick by Vera.
Vera slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vera defending well as Kramer loads up on a big left hand.
Kramer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kramer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kramer takes a swing at Vera's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Vera.
Vera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Kramer tenderised Vera's leg. Vera is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Kramer as he connects with a hook.
Vera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kramer works over Vera's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Kramer misses the target.
Kramer misses with a low kick as Vera jumps back.

Vera gets caught napping as Kramer dives in and scores a takedown. Vera manages to retain guard.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kramer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vera wants to sweep here but Kramer controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Kramer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kramer.
Kramer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vera bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera lands a nice looking body kick.
Kramer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kramer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vera throws a leg kick which misses Kramer's front leg but catches the back leg as Kramer tries to avoid it.
Vera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Vera throws a head kick but Kramer moves out of range.
Vera checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera throws a body kick that misses.
Kramer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kramer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kramer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kramer is looking to chop away at Vera's legs.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vera misses with a head kick.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vera throws a leg kick that misses.

Kramer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vera quickly recovers to half guard.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kramer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera trying to control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vera wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caco Vera.
Vera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Vera.

Kramer scores with a takedown into Vera's guard.
Kramer stops Vera from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vera working a defensive guard but Kramer passes into half guard.
Kramer controlling the action here.
Kramer trying to mount his opponent but Vera defends it.
Kramer content to control rather than advance.
Vera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vera.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kramer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vera wants to stand up but Kramer is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damian Kramer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kramer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Vera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kramer scores with a jab to the body.
Kramer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kramer throws a leg kick but Vera moved away.
Kramer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Vera there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vera looks to throw a body kick
and Kramer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kramer misses with a hook
and Vera counters with a solid body kick.
Vera throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Vera moves out of range.
Vera slips a straight right by Kramer.
Kramer looks to land a combination but Vera avoids it well.
Vera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kramer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vera's guard.
Kramer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vera is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea.
Kramer won't allow Vera to sweep him here.
Kramer stays in close to Vera's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vera is looking to stand up but Kramer isn't so interested in that idea.
Damian Kramer has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Damian Kramer was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Vera counters with a straight right hand.
Vera staying out of range there.
Kramer moves out of range of the body kick from Vera.
Kramer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vera manages to avoid it.
Vera lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer moves out of range of the strikes.
Vera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vera catches Kramer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kramer throws out the jab.
Vera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kramer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Kramer misses.
Kramer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vera. Vera obviously looking to wear him down.
Kramer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vera sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Damian Kramer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vera throws a head kick that half lands.
Vera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kramer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vera.
Damian Kramer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vera walks into a stiff left hand from Kramer.
Kramer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kramer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kramer avoids the head kick by Vera.
Kramer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kramer somewhat.
Kramer looks to land a combination. Vera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vera is looking to chop away at Kramer's legs.
Kramer connects with a nice looking jab.
Kramer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vera tries to avoid it but Kramer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vera to the ground. Vera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vera.
Kramer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kramer cracks Vera with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kramer slips under a jab.
Caco Vera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vera checks a leg kick.
Vera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kramer moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vera.
Vera throws a hook to the side of Kramer's head but Kramer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Kramer gets the takedown into side control.
Vera manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer is trying to maintain the position but Vera is very close to passing his half guard.
Vera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Kramer.
Well Kramer 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Damian Kramer!