PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ismael Neto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Timmermans
vs
Neto

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismael Neto!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neto rushes Timmermans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Timmermans is working for takedown but Neto is calmly controlling the position for now.
Timmermans goes for a takedown attempt but Neto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmermans tries to clinch but Neto moves out of range.
Timmermans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neto sprawls well. Neto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Timmermans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Timmermans rushes Neto and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Timmermans's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Neto wants the takedown. Timmermans is fighting it off but Neto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Timmermans's guard against the cage.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Timmermans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neto is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto throwing strikes but missing.
Neto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neto trying to mount his opponent but Timmermans defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Neto as he avoids it easily.
Neto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Neto tries to close the distance and clinch but Timmermans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Neto drives through with a takedown into Timmermans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Neto passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Neto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Timmermans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Neto tries to move to full mount but Timmermans actually manages to regain half guard.
Neto is trying to control. Timmermans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neto is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neto is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Neto prevents Timmermans from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans keeping control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neto wants to get back to his feet.
Neto is keen to just control but Timmermans is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ismael Neto was stalling too much, according to the referee.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Timmermans fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Neto sprawls well initially but Timmermans persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neto won't allow Timmermans to pass to mount.
Timmermans tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Timmermans seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is keen to just control but Neto is a slippery customer.

Neto manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Timmermans keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Neto is looking for a takedown.
Neto looks winded!
Timmermans drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Neto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Timmermans tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neto paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timmermans's waist but Timmermans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Neto off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismael Neto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Neto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Timmermans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neto is in Timmermans's guard.
Neto wanted to stand there but Timmermans had control of the position.
Timmermans has Neto pulled in close to control his posture.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Ismael Neto has got the better of the ground game so far.

Timmermans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neto stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Neto wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Neto stays in close to Timmermans's body and controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ismael Neto.
Neto throws a head kick but Timmermans moves out of range.
Timmermans misses the shot to the body.
Timmermans shoots in for a takedown but Neto shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Timmermans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neto wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neto.
Timmermans misses with a takedown attempt - Neto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Neto tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Timmermans defends well and Neto ends up having to push Timmermans into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Timmermans tries to break free but Neto pushes him back against the cage.

Timmermans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Neto gets a takedown into half guard.
Neto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Neto controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Neto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neto stops Timmermans from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neto is keen to just control but Timmermans is a slippery customer.
Timmermans is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Neto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neto tries to pass to full mount but Timmermans defends it.
Neto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Neto in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Neto wants to control the action but instead Timmermans gets a body lock and reverses into Neto's guard! Nice work!

Neto has his foot on Timmermans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timmermans works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.

Timmermans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Neto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Timmermans has managed to get both his arms back between Neto's legs - danger averted.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Timmermans keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Neto's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Timmermans trying to control but Neto is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ismael Neto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Timmermans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Neto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmermans with a lazy takedown attempt

and Neto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Neto postures up.
Neto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Timmermans's guard.
Neto won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Neto tries to pass.
Neto trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Neto tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Neto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Timmermans darts in and clinches Neto up against the cage.

Timmermans jumps into guard, dragging Neto to the mat.
Timmermans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Neto pushing down on Timmermans's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neto trying to control from half guard but Timmermans is working away.
Timmermans trying to control but Neto postures up.
Neto is just content to waste time from the top position. Timmermans takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Neto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Timmermans has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Neto is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Timmermans wants to take the fight to the mat but Neto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Timmermans is trying to drag Neto to the mat but Neto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey Timmermans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neto tries for a takedown but Timmermans manages to get underhooks.

Timmermans jumps into guard, dragging Neto to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neto wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neto is fighting to break Timmermans's control of his arms but Timmermans is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Neto from controlling successfully.
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Neto stands up over Timmermans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Neto gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Neto checks a low kick from Timmermans.
Timmermans dives in for a single leg takedown but Neto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neto lands a damaging elbow.

Timmermans turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Timmermans manages to end up in side control.
Neto is looking to regain half guard here but Timmermans keeps moving and retains side control.
Neto is trying to control Timmermans's posture but Timmermans avoids it.

Timmermans stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timmermans scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ismael Neto.
I've got Neto 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ismael Neto!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Ismael Neto!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Ismael Neto!

Ismael Neto wins by unanimous decision!