PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rarek Oijeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gong Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rarek Oijeer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Oijeer
vs
Hanson

193 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rarek Oijeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gong Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oijeer leaves Hanson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanson scores with the left hand. Oijeer knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Oijeer closes the distance and pushes Hanson back into the cage.
Hanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oijeer scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oijeer obliges.
Hanson looks winded!
Oijeer lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Gong Hanson has been cut.
Oijeer connects with a knee to the head.
Oijeer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oijeer lands a knee to the body.
Oijeer lands a knee to the head.
Oijeer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Oijeer obliges.
Oijeer with a knee to the head.
Oijeer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oijeer with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Oijeer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oijeer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oijeer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Oijeer.
Oijeer lands a nice elbow.
Oijeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oijeer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oijeer lands an elbow just above Hanson 's eye.
Oijeer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanson's defenses.
Oijeer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oijeer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oijeer.
Oijeer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oijeer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oijeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanson avoids it.
Oijeer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Oijeer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oijeer smiles and moves away.
Rarek Oijeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gong Hanson.
Oijeer fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanson in the body.
Oijeer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Oijeer instigates a clinch.
Oijeer lands a damaging elbow.
Hanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oijeer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oijeer lands a good knee to the midsection. Hanson won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oijeer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oijeer lands a knee to the head.
Oijeer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oijeer lands a knee to the head.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Oijeer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oijeer scores with a knee to the head.
Oijeer lands a nice knee to the body.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Oijeer.
Oijeer with a knee to the head.
Hanson can't break the clinch.
Hanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oijeer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hanson.
Oijeer missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oijeer tries a knee to the head but Hanson blocks it.

Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanson is pulling down on Oijeer's head. It's preventing any offense from Oijeer, at least for the moment.
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oijeer wants to stand but Hanson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rarek Oijeer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gong Hanson'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.

Oijeer is looking to clinch but Hanson is avoiding it.
Oijeer wants to clinch.

Hanson closes the distance and clinches.
Oijeer lands an elbow inside.
Oijeer lands a damaging elbow.
Hanson is trying to force a seperation but Oijeer has the dominant position.
Hanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Rarek Oijeer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Oijeer lands a nice elbow.

That has opened up Gong Hanson's cut even more.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
Oijeer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Oijeer lands a knee to the head.
Oijeer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oijeer working Hanson over with knees to the body.
Oijeer lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oijeer landing knees to the head.
Hanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oijeer.
Oijeer connects with a knee to the head.
Oijeer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oijeer landing knees to the head.
Hanson is trying to force a seperation but Oijeer has the dominant position.
Oijeer working Hanson over with knees to the body.
Oijeer lands a knee to the body.
Oijeer crunches a lovely knee into Hanson's ribcage.
Oijeer lands a knee to the body.
Hanson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Oijeer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oijeer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oijeer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanson blocks an elbow strike.
Hanson taking a breather.
Oijeer lands a nice knee to the body.
Oijeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?
Oijeer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanson blocks an elbow strike.
Oijeer misses with a knee strike.
Oijeer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanson is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oijeer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanson's brow.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Oijeer is controlling the position.
Hanson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A knee to the head by Oijeer.
Oijeer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanson tries to break the clinch but Oijeer is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oijeer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanson's defenses.
Oijeer tries a knee to the head but Hanson blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Hanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oijeer gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
Rarek Oijeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gong Hanson.
Hanson is trying to stall.
Hanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oijeer lands a nice elbow.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Oijeer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oijeer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oijeer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oijeer lands a knee to the head.
Oijeer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanson is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Oijeer.
Oijeer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oijeer missing with knees to the body.
Oijeer misses with an elbow over the top.
Hanson tries to break free but Oijeer pushes him back against the cage.
Hanson jumps guard but Oijeer stands there with Hanson around his waist. Hanson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oijeer scores a nice knee to the body.
Hanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanson goes for a takedown attempt but Oijeer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rarek Oijeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oijeer has Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.
Oijeer crunches a lovely knee into Hanson's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rarek Oijeer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gong Hanson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Oijeer misses with a head kick.
Oijeer misses with the combination.
Oijeer wants to clinch up but Hanson keeps it at a distance.
Hanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oijeer defends well and Hanson ends up having to push Oijeer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanson working hard to break the clinch.
Oijeer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Oijeer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oijeer misses with a knee to the head.
Hanson blocks the elbow strike.
Hanson stalling in the clinch but Oijeer improves position.
Oijeer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanson avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oijeer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oijeer avoids it really well and circles away.
Rarek Oijeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gong Hanson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oijeer scores with a head kick.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Oijeer throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Hanson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Oijeer drives through and clinches with Hanson against the cage.
Hanson tries to break free but Oijeer pushes him back against the cage.
Hanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Oijeer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hanson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oijeer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson takes an elbow to the temple.
Oijeer trying to land knees to the body.
Oijeer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanson'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.
Oijeer misses with an elbow strike.
Hanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Oijeer has double underhooks.
Hanson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oijeer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oijeer lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oijeer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oijeer walks away with a smile on his face. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Oijeer clinches.
Oijeer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hanson avoiding damage as Oijeer throws knees to the body.
Oijeer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oijeer trying to land knees to the body.
Oijeer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hanson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oijeer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Oijeer.
Hanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oijeer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hanson is defending well for now.
Hanson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oijeer keeps control of Hanson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oijeer tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanson avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to push Oijeer away but Oijeer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oijeer lands a knee to the body.
Oijeer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oijeer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oijeer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oijeer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oijeer lands an elbow inside that Hanson shrugs off.
Hanson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oijeer smiles and moves away.
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!

Oijeer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanson, pushing him back against the cage.
Gong Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rarek Oijeer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oijeer scores with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rarek Oijeer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oijeer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rarek Oijeer!
A less than humble Rarek Oijeer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.