PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between First Soul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gi Tammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gi Tammer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Soul
vs
Tammer

170 cm
28
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
172 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, First Soul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gi Tammer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tammer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tammer fails with the takedown.
Soul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Soul throws a right and a left that Tammer avoids nicely.
Soul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tammer.

Tammer has Soul up against the cage in a clinch.
Tammer fails to pull guard.
Soul jumps guard but Tammer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soul walks away with a smile on his face. Tammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
First Soul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gi Tammer.
Tammer tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soul. Tammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soul throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tammer.
Soul looks to land a body kick but Tammer moved away.
Tammer misses with a double jab.
Soul wants to clinch.
Soul connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul misses with a wild combination.
Tammer throws a sloppy head kick and Soul moves out of range easily.

Tammer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tammer showed some decent athleticism there.
Soul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tammer is trying to control the action in half guard but Soul is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soul is looking to control Tammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soul avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Soul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Soul pulls Tammer in close to prevent any damage.
Soul preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Gi Tammer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Soul swings for the body but Tammer moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Soul is defended easily by Tammer.
Soul slips a jab and a cross from Tammer.
Soul throws a hook but Tammer avoids it easily.
Soul feints and then cracks Tammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tammer down.
Tammer leaves Soul with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soul throws a body kick that misses.

Tammer gets the takedown into side control.
Tammer working away.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tammer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Tammer trying to control the position but Soul is working away.
Soul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tammer decides to stand back up.

Tammer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Tammer stands and steps away. Soul gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soul shoots in looking for a takedown but Tammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gi Tammer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tammer is defended easily by Soul.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tammer throws a right hand that Soul ducks under and follows up with a left that Soul also avoids with ease.
Tammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tammer is looking to clinch.
Soul circles away from the clinch attempt
and Soul counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Soul connects with a solid leg kick.
Tammer lands a head kick!
A big left from Tammer misses.
A head kick misses from Soul.
Soul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tammer.
Tammer scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul keeps the fight on the outside.
Soul fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soul is looking to wear down Tammer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tammer tries to clinch up.
Soul throws a nice looking combination but Tammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soul tries to clinch but Tammer moves out of range.
Soul throws a jab when Tammer was well out of range.
Tammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soul circles away quickly and effectively.
Tammer lunges at Soul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soul's hand.
Soul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Soul throws a push kick but Tammer slaps the foot to one side.
Soul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tammer defends it nicely.

Tammer closes the distance and clinches.

Soul has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tammer is trying to keep an underhook but Soul manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tammer regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Soul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Soul dives in for a single leg takedown but Tammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Soul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tammer.
Tammer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soul just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tammer is struggling to control the position.
Soul gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Gi Tammer has been cut.
Tammer tries to pull guard but Soul won't allow it.
First Soul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gi Tammer.
Tammer letting Soul take a breather here.

Tammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soul throws a body kick that misses.
Soul lands a front kick.
Soul loads up on a big right hand but Tammer slips the punch.

Tammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Soul misses with a body punch.
Tammer'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.
Soul is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tammer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soul lands an elbow that stopped Tammer in his tracks for a moment.
Soul has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tammer has Soul pressed against the cage, preventing Soul from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soul has had enough of the clinch but Tammer keeps him there for the moment.

Tammer manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tammer is looking to clinch.
Tammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soul misses with a series of wild punches.
First Soul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soul throws out the jab.
Tammer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soul.
Tammer throws a sloppy head kick and Soul moves out of range easily.
Tammer misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tammer throws a head kick but Soul moves out of range.
Tammer is looking to clinch.
Soul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tammer is looking to clinch but Soul is avoiding it.
Soul leaves Tammer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tammer looks for a takedown but Soul sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that First Soul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gi Tammer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tammer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tammer is working an open guard so Soul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Soul throws a right and a left that Tammer avoids nicely.
First Soul is winning the standup battle so far.
Tammer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soul's waist but Soul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tammer off to one side.

Soul tries to keep at a distance but Tammer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tammer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Soul's efforts to push away.
Soul is looking to break free of the clinch but Tammer has double underhooks.
Soul is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Soul looking to throw knees to the head but Tammer is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soul landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soul misses with a knee strike.
Knees to the body from Tammer.
Soul throws a punch but it's blocked by Tammer.

Soul pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tammer wants to stand but Soul is controlling his posture from full guard.
Soul keeping moving, preventing Tammer from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soul looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Tammer drives through and clinches with Soul against the cage.
Soul is trying to stall.
Tammer jumps guard but Soul turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soul is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tammer is defending well.
Tammer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soul creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soul throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tammer fails to pull guard.
First Soul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gi Tammer.
Tammer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Tammer gets control of Soul's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tammer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tammer keeping moving, preventing Soul from controlling successfully.
Tammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soul controls the pace.

Soul stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Soul throws a low kick but Tammer moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
First Soul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Soul is just out of range.
No joy there for Tammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tammer wants to clinch.

Tammer drives through and clinches with Soul against the cage.
Tammer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tammer stalling in the clinch.

Soul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tammer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soul punishes Tammer's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tammer moves out of range of the body kick from Soul.

And that's the end of the fight!
First Soul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Soul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... First Soul!