PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MI Li (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.

Oklrehgptyr
vs
Li

188 cm
18
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, MI Li!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Li bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oklrehgptyr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Li is controlling him well.
Li tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Oklrehgptyr tries to bench press Li off him but Li keeps the position.
Li tries to move to mount but Oklrehgptyr blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Li tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Li trying to control the position but Oklrehgptyr is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Li wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oklrehgptyr, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oklrehgptyr is not content to let Li control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oklrehgptyr keeps working.
Li looking to control but instead Oklrehgptyr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Oklrehgptyr kicks off Li and gets to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oklrehgptyr slaps away a takedown attempt from Li, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li fails with a takedown attempt.
Li misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MI Li.

Li closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oklrehgptyr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Oklrehgptyr wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oklrehgptyr is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MI Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oklrehgptyr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Li throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oklrehgptyr's waist but Oklrehgptyr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Li off to one side.
Li should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Li darts in looking for a takedown but Oklrehgptyr gets double underhooks and turns Li into the cage.
Oklrehgptyr is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Oklrehgptyr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MI Li.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oklrehgptyr as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oklrehgptyr moves into range and clinches up with Li.
Oklrehgptyr leaning against his opponent.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li is looking to control Oklrehgptyr's arms but Oklrehgptyr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage.
Li fails to pull guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Li has eaten all the pies!
Li drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oklrehgptyr has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Li is trying to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr missing with knees to the body.
Oklrehgptyr prevents Li from breaking the clinch.
Oklrehgptyr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oklrehgptyr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr holds him up against the cage and eventually Li drops back down to his feet.
Oklrehgptyr taking a breather.
Oklrehgptyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oklrehgptyr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oklrehgptyr throws an elbow that misses.
Li letting Oklrehgptyr take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Oklrehgptyr for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Oklrehgptyr misses with the head strike.
Oklrehgptyr taking a breather.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li letting Oklrehgptyr take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr trying to land knees to the body.
Li has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oklrehgptyr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Li goes for a takedown in the clinch but Oklrehgptyr prevents it.
Li is trying to stall.
Li tries to break the clinch but Oklrehgptyr is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Li throws a sloppy head kick and Oklrehgptyr moves out of range easily.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.
Oklrehgptyr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Oklrehgptyr closes the distance and clinches.
Oklrehgptyr trying to land knees to the body.
Li working hard to break the clinch.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Oklrehgptyr has double underhooks.
Oklrehgptyr avoiding damage.
Li blocking some punches.
Oklrehgptyr manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li is trying to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oklrehgptyr is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oklrehgptyr throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Li tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr won't allow it.
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MI Li.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is trying to force a seperation but Oklrehgptyr has the dominant position.
Oklrehgptyr keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Oklrehgptyr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Li.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Oklrehgptyr sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Li dives in for a single leg takedown but Oklrehgptyr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oklrehgptyr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Li tries to break free but Oklrehgptyr pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Oklrehgptyr.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Oklrehgptyr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Li fails to pull guard.
Li tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oklrehgptyr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oklrehgptyr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oklrehgptyr trying to land knees to the body.
Oklrehgptyr avoiding damage.
Oklrehgptyr tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Oklrehgptyr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oklrehgptyr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Li up against the cage.
Li tries to pull guard but Oklrehgptyr won't allow it.
Oklrehgptyr blocks a body shot from Li.
Oklrehgptyr crunches a lovely knee into Li's ribcage.
A short right from Oklrehgptyr on the inside.
Oklrehgptyr pressing his opponent against the cage.
Li fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oklrehgptyr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr!

Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr wins by unanimous decision!
Yrshreilqwkdhfr Oklrehgptyr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.