PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eriek De Vrijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reesalo Cherubim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eriek De Vrijs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reesalo Cherubim's chin.

De Vrijs
vs
Cherubim

169 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
162 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eriek De Vrijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reesalo Cherubim!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cherubim with a poor takedown
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
Cherubim darts in trying to clinch
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
Cherubim misses with a shot to the body
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
Cherubim throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Vrijs counters with a series of strikes. Cherubim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cherubim closes the distance but De Vrijs moves to the side
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Cherubim with that takedown attempt.
De Vrijs is looking for a counter combo.

Cherubim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Vrijs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cherubim is in De Vrijs's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Vrijs keeping full guard, as Cherubim tries to pass.
Cherubim is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherubim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cherubim trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vrijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherubim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Vrijs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Vrijs keeping moving, preventing Cherubim from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cherubim 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Vrijs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cherubim goes for a double leg but De Vrijs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Vrijs continues to drive forward.
Eriek De Vrijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reesalo Cherubim.
Cherubim shoots and misses
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cherubim shoots in but no luck this time.
Cherubim fails with the takedown
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cherubim throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Cherubim
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Vrijs circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Vrijs counters with a two punch combo.
De Vrijs circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Vrijs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cherubim.
Cherubim throws a looping overhand right but De Vrijs ducks down to avoid it.
De Vrijs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cherubim wants to clinch.
De Vrijs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Cherubim is predictable there
and De Vrijs counters with a series of strikes. Cherubim will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Vrijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherubim shoots and misses
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
Reesalo Cherubim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cherubim doesn't manage to clinch there - De Vrijs circles away.
Cherubim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Cherubim misses with the body kick
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
Cherubim scores with a spinning back kick!
De Vrijs staying out of range there.
Cherubim doesn't manage to clinch there - De Vrijs circles away.
Cherubim misses with a hook to the body
and De Vrijs counters with a series of strikes. Cherubim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cherubim fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Vrijs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cherubim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eriek De Vrijs dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cherubim wants to clinch
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combo that has Cherubim backing up. Cherubim nods at De Vrijs to acknowledge the strikes.
Eriek De Vrijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Cherubim shoots in and bounces De Vrijs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
De Vrijs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Vrijs tries to get out of the position.
Cherubim trying to control the position from guard on top but De Vrijs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cherubim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cherubim throwing strikes from guard but De Vrijs blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherubim slips nicely into half guard.
Cherubim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherubim moves into full mount! De Vrijs won't be happy about that!
Cherubim controlling his opponent.
De Vrijs avoids a series of strikes thrown by Cherubim.

Cherubim working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Cherubim has hold of De Vrijs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De Vrijs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
De Vrijs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cherubim on the ground.
Cherubim thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cherubim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cherubim lands with some strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Cherubim there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Cherubim goes for an armbar but De Vrijs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from De Vrijs.
De Vrijs postures up.

Cherubim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Vrijs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cherubim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherubim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cherubim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Vrijs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Cherubim is sneakily working for an arm triangle but De Vrijs sees it coming and defends easily.
Cherubim passes to side control.
Cherubim prevents De Vrijs from escaping the position.
De Vrijs defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cherubim is looking to take a break and control but De Vrijs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Vrijs stops Cherubim from passing to mount.
Cherubim is chipping away with strikes.
Cherubim trying to control the action but De Vrijs is working from the bottom.
Cherubim in side control, throwing shots but De Vrijs defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reesalo Cherubim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cherubim misses with a body shot.
Cherubim shoots in and drives through. De Vrijs sprawls well.
Cherubim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Vrijs as he avoids it easily.
As Cherubim looks to move away, De Vrijs throws a big counter combo bu Cherubim just gets out of the way.
Eriek De Vrijs is winning the standup battle so far.
Cherubim shoots in for a takedown but De Vrijs shows good takedown defense.
Eriek De Vrijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reesalo Cherubim.
Cherubim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Vrijs moves away.
It looked like De Vrijs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cherubim tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Vrijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherubim somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherubim tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Vrijs swivels and escapes.
Cherubim misses with a body punch
and De Vrijs counters with a one-two to the body.
Cherubim misses with a body punch
and De Vrijs counters with a series of strikes. Cherubim will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherubim throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and De Vrijs counters with a one-two to the body.
Cherubim throws a leg kick but De Vrijs checks it.
Cherubim throws a head kick that misses.
Cherubim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cherubim tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Vrijs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cherubim throws a head kick but De Vrijs moves out of range.
It looked like De Vrijs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cherubim misses with a looping right.
Cherubim looks for a takedown but De Vrijs sprawls well.
Cherubim throws a lazy uppercut
and De Vrijs counters with a left and a right that stings Cherubim.
De Vrijs is working the combinations to good effect here.
Cherubim throws the kick towards the body but De Vrijs avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vrijs checks a leg kick.
Cherubim tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vrijs throws a big counter combination but Cherubim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cherubim misses with a combination
and De Vrijs counters with a two punch combo.
Cherubim fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Vrijs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Vrijs wants it to stay on the feet.
De Vrijs throws a big counter combination but Cherubim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cherubim closes the distance and clinches up with De Vrijs, looking for a takedown. Cherubim pushes De Vrijs against the cage but De Vrijs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Vrijs stuffs the takedown attempt from Cherubim. Cherubim gets slowly back to his feet.
De Vrijs throws a big counter combination but Cherubim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherubim tries to clinch up.
Cherubim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combo that has Cherubim backing up. Cherubim nods at De Vrijs to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Cherubim misses.
Cherubim shoots in for a takedown but De Vrijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Vrijs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cherubim tries to clinch up.
As Cherubim looks to move away, De Vrijs throws a big counter combo bu Cherubim just gets out of the way.
Cherubim misses with a hook to the body
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cherubim tries to clinch up.
Cherubim closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Vrijs circles away.
It looked like De Vrijs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cherubim wants to clinch but De Vrijs slips to the side
and De Vrijs counters with a one-two to the body.
Cherubim misses with a takedown attempt
and De Vrijs counters with a three punch combo that has Cherubim backing up. Cherubim nods at De Vrijs to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cherubim throws a hook but De Vrijs avoids it easily.
Cherubim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Vrijs sprawls well. De Vrijs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cherubim gets slowly back to his feet.
De Vrijs appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Vrijs circles away from the clinch attempt
and De Vrijs counters with a two punch combo.
Cherubim throws a right and a left that De Vrijs avoids nicely.
De Vrijs is looking for a counter combo.
Cherubim wants to clinch
and De Vrijs counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eriek De Vrijs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Vrijs 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eriek De Vrijs!