PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willem De Vries (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Bean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

De Vries
vs
Bean

198 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
223 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willem De Vries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Bean!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
Bean looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
De Vries thumps Bean with a low kick.
De Vries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Vries. De Vries obviously looking to wear him down.
Bean shoots for a takedown but De Vries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Vries's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bean under the eye.

It looks like Dean Bean has been cut.
De Vries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bean shoots in and drives through. De Vries sprawls well.
Bean moves away from the strike by De Vries.
Bean takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries lands the left hand.

Bean ducks straight into an uppercut from De Vries and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Bean manages to regain guard straight away.

Bean is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bean is still in real trouble! Can De Vries finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vries has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bean seems to have recovered his senses.
De Vries's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De Vries tries to stand but Bean is controlling from the bottom.
Bean wants to sweep here but De Vries controlling him for the moment.
De Vries engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Vries is looking to land body kicks.

De Vries gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Vries lands an uppercut.
De Vries is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Vries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
De Vries working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean takes an elbow to the temple.
De Vries lands on the inside with an uppercut.
De Vries lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by De Vries.
De Vries tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bean takes a shot to the head.
De Vries throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Vries lands a good knee to the midsection. Bean won't want to take too many of those.
De Vries dips a shoulder and cracks Bean with a mighty uppercut! Bean falls back against the cage and De Vries unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bean is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - De Vries screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem De Vries!