PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leslie Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Blume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fox
vs
Blume

163 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leslie Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Blume!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blume shoots in and drives through. Fox sprawls well.
Fox tries to counter with a takedown but Blume is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Fox. No joy for Blume on that attempt.
Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blume.
Leslie Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Blume.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blume - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Blume manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox stopping the sweep attempt from Blume.
Fox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blume doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Blume 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 one minute gone in the round.
Fox missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blume's head.
Blume looking for a sweep. Not yet Blume, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fox really is a fat lump.
Blume avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fox throws a big elbow that misses.
Blume has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Fox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blume looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blume looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blume!

Blume has knee on belly momentarily but Fox bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fox regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Blume.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Blume gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blume tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blume somewhat.
Felix Blume seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Blume shows good takedown defense.

Blume closes the distance and pushes Fox back into the cage.
Blume is struggling to control the position.
Blume tries to break the clinch but Fox is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blume tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Blume jumps guard and drags Fox to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Blume is looking for a triangle but Fox pushes his legs off easily.
Blume trying to keep a closed guard but Fox is proving a slippery customer.
Blume looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blume avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blume is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blume throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blume postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blume, into his guard.

Blume tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blume trying to control the position.
Fox with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blume working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fox.
Fox postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Blume dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fox tries for a takedown but Blume circles away easily
and Blume counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blume throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fox wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blume counters with a stiff right hand.
Blume fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Fox is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blume.
Fox shoots in for a double leg but Blume sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leslie Fox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Blume clinches.
Fox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blume controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox blocks a body shot from Blume.
The referee calls for Blume to work.
Blume is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.

Blume manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Blume is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Blume is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fox is aware though and is defending well.
Felix Blume has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blume not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Blume might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fox haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blume preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Fox postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blume is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fox, into his guard.

Blume is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fox is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fox has escaped and now he's on top!

Fox loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blume working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fox.

An elbow from Blume crashes against the mat.

Blume decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fox to his feet.
Blume shoots for a takedown but Fox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blume tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fox swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blume or perhaps it was just good defense by Fox, which made it look bad.
Blume is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox shoots for a double leg takedown but Blume sprawls well. He's pushed Fox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Fox backs off Blume throws a huge counter combo but Fox manages to avoid it all.
Fox dives in and grabs Blume's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blume pushes down on Fox's head and hops out.
Blume changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Blume manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fox closes the distance and clinches.
Fox tries to pull guard but Blume forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blume looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fox jumps guard but Blume stands there with Fox around his waist. Fox gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blume just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fox's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Blume showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Blume gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blume has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Blume drags the fight down to the ground.
Fox throws an elbow that misses. Blume uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fox's guard. Nice move by Blume!

Blume trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blume throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blume won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Blume wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Fox wants to stand and escape but Blume is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blume stands up and waves to Fox to follow him.
Fox fails with a takedown attempt.
Leslie Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Blume.
Fox shoots in looking for a takedown. Blume tries to sprawl out of it but Fox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blume manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox blocks the body kick.

Blume rushes Fox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fox prevents Blume from breaking the clinch.

Blume pulls guard effortlessly.

Fox drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Blume dives on top into guard.

Fox throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blume wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.
Blume controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blume stays in close to Fox's body and controls the position.
Blume won't allow Fox to sweep him here.
Blume not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fox looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blume is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blume slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blume wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blume lands with a cross.
Leslie Fox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Felix Blume is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blume.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Blume comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blume has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Blume!