PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Lacroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by The Satanic Darkness. Daarstknasset Oystenteller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Lacroix's chin.

Oystenteller
vs
Lacroix

178 cm
29
175 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

186 cm
26
176 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Lacroix!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacroix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Oystenteller.
A left lands for Oystenteller.

Oystenteller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oystenteller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lacroix is not content to let Oystenteller control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but Lacroix defending well.
Oystenteller keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oystenteller trying to mount his opponent but Lacroix defends it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oystenteller throws the left hand but Lacroix avoids the punch easily.
Oystenteller backing away here, and Lacroix unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oystenteller misses with a body shot.
As Oystenteller backs off Lacroix throws a huge counter combo but Oystenteller manages to avoid it all.
Lacroix cracks Oystenteller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oystenteller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller misses with the combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Lacroix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Oystenteller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oystenteller showed some decent athleticism there.

Oystenteller seems to be looking for submissions.
Oystenteller working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lacroix's thigh. Lacroix counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Oystenteller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix working a defensive guard here.
Oystenteller slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oystenteller controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oystenteller misses the jab.

Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oystenteller passes Lacroix's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oystenteller prevents Lacroix from improving his position.
Oystenteller wants to free his trapped foot but Lacroix is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oystenteller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacroix works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Oystenteller.
Lacroix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oystenteller moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lacroix.
Oystenteller walks into a straight right hand from Lacroix.
Oystenteller looks to land a right hand but Lacroix moved out of range.
Lacroix doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacroix throws a leg kick
and Oystenteller counters with a left to the body.
Oystenteller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacroix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lacroix.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oystenteller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown but Lacroix shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daarstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacroix moves away from the strike by Oystenteller.
Lacroix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lacroix. No joy for Oystenteller on that attempt.
Lacroix just misses with a punch to the body.
Max Lacroix seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oystenteller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacroix.
Lacroix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oystenteller misses with a right hand
enabling Lacroix to counter with a crisp jab.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut
and Lacroix counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oystenteller thinking.
Oystenteller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacroix misses with a low kick.
Oystenteller attempts a counter takedown but Lacroix avoids it well and moves away.
Lacroix is looking to slow Oystenteller down with leg kicks.
Lacroix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oystenteller misses with a looping right.
Oystenteller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacroix defends well and Oystenteller ends up having to push Lacroix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Oystenteller shoots in and gets a takedown into Lacroix's guard.
Oystenteller stands and throws Lacroix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oystenteller moves into full mount!
Lacroix tries to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Oystenteller tries to control but Lacroix wriggling away.
Lacroix tries to lock up and control but Oystenteller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Oystenteller looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oystenteller misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Oystenteller throwing strikes here but Lacroix is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lacroix tries to hold on but Oystenteller pushes him away.
Oystenteller looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oystenteller breaks from Lacroix's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oystenteller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lacroix can do to turn this around?
Oystenteller landing shots from mount.
Lacroix is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daarstknasset Oystenteller dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Oystenteller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lacroix defends it nicely.
Lacroix tries a quick counter leg kick but Oystenteller is wise to it.
Lacroix misses with a wild body shot.
Oystenteller just misses with a punch to the body.

Oystenteller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lacroix lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from Oystenteller.

Lacroix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oystenteller digs a good body shot into Lacroix's ribs.
Oystenteller swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacroix blocks a low kick nicely.
Oystenteller misses with a body shot.
Oystenteller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lacroix counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oystenteller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lacroix lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oystenteller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lacroix sprawls well. Lacroix wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oystenteller gets slowly back to his feet.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daarstknasset Oystenteller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oystenteller dives in and scores a takedown into Lacroix's guard.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Lacroix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lacroix is trying to control the position but Oystenteller postures up.
Lacroix being controlled here, momentarily.
Lacroix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oystenteller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lacroix controlling the position.
Oystenteller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oystenteller cracks Lacroix with an open hand slap.
Oystenteller tries to clinch up.
Oystenteller looks to throw the jab but Lacroix is out of range.
Lacroix pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oystenteller is out of range and Lacroix settles back down.
Oystenteller feinted with a counter takedown.
Max Lacroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lacroix avoids the body shot from Oystenteller.
Sloppy strikes from Oystenteller. Those never looked like landing.
Oystenteller dips to his left and cracks Lacroix with an uppercut!
Oystenteller moves away from the strike by Lacroix.
Oystenteller tries to score with a low kick but Lacroix moves his leg out of the way.
Lacroix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oystenteller checks a leg kick.
Oystenteller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lacroix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oystenteller dives in and grabs Lacroix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lacroix pushes down on Oystenteller's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lacroix connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oystenteller. Oystenteller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacroix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oystenteller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daarstknasset Oystenteller.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oystenteller, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
In his post fight interview, Daarstknasset Oystenteller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.