PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonia Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Van Vossen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Van Vossen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Antonia Mcdonald's chin.

Mcdonald
vs
Van Vossen

188 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonia Mcdonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Van Vossen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Vossen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcdonald on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcdonald's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Vossen won't allow Mcdonald to sweep him here.
Mcdonald trying to control the position here.
Van Vossen looking to pass the guard.
Mcdonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Vossen 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.

Van Vossen stands and steps away. Mcdonald gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcdonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Vossen tries to clinch but Mcdonald moves out of range.
Van Vossen moves in looking to clinch but Mcdonald pushes him off.
Mcdonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Van Vossen looking to score a takedown here. Mcdonald is defending well but Van Vossen drives through and ends up in Mcdonald's guard.
Mcdonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Van Vossen gets to his feet. Mcdonald looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Van Vossen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mcdonald trying to hold on to Van Vossen's head to control him but Van Vossen postures up.
Van Vossen wants to pass the guard but Mcdonald is defending well.
Mcdonald blocking the ground and pound attempt from Van Vossen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcdonald is looking to stand up but Van Vossen isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcdonald keeping moving, preventing Van Vossen from controlling successfully.
Van Vossen stopping the sweep attempt from Mcdonald.
Van Vossen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mcdonald wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Van Vossen trying to control the position but Mcdonald is working away.
Mcdonald is letting Van Vossen control him for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to buck Van Vossen off but Van Vossen is having none of it.
Mcdonald struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald looking for a sweep but Van Vossen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Van Vossen controlling from the full mount.
Van Vossen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mcdonald tries to hold on but Van Vossen postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Vossen controlling from the full mount.
Van Vossen trying to control but Mcdonald is having none of it.
Van Vossen throws some wild stikes that Mcdonald manages to avoid easily.
Mcdonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Vossen controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald reaches up to try and control the position but Van Vossen seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mcdonald rolls and tries to escape and now Van Vossen has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Vossen moves into the clinch.
Van Vossen just leaning against Mcdonald, taking a breather.

Van Vossen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mcdonald regains guard.
Van Vossen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Vossen is thwarting Mcdonald's attempts to control the position.
Mcdonald tries to roll over but Van Vossen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
Van Vossen stands and throws Mcdonald's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Vossen throws a strike aimed at the side of Mcdonald's head but Mcdonald avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Mcdonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Vossen working the ground and pound but Mcdonald is defending the strikes.
Mcdonald can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Vossen in side control, throwing shots but Mcdonald defends.
Van Vossen controls the position from side control.
Van Vossen is looking to take a break and control but Mcdonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peter Van Vossen has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mcdonald tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Van Vossen easily slips into full mount!
Mcdonald blocking the ground and pound.
Van Vossen controlling his opponent.
Mcdonald tries to lock up and control but Van Vossen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcdonald is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Vossen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mcdonald is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mcdonald tries to hold on but Van Vossen pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Vossen controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcdonald is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Vossen throws some wild stikes that Mcdonald manages to avoid easily.
Van Vossen misses with a head shot.
Mcdonald tries to hold on but Van Vossen postures up.
Mcdonald really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mcdonald wants to control but Van Vossen is having none of it.
Van Vossen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mcdonald because Van Vossen loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Vossen wants to control the pace but Mcdonald is squirming around nicely.
Mcdonald keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald has given up his back here.
Even with his hooks in, Van Vossen manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Van Vossen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mcdonald has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcdonald tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Van Vossen 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Van Vossen throws a head kick that misses.
Van Vossen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Vossen tried to score with a low kick but Mcdonald checks it.

Van Vossen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
Who's going to make the next move?
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Van Vossen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcdonald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcdonald is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is trying to escape the position but Van Vossen is controlling the position.
Mcdonald tries to buck Van Vossen off but Van Vossen is having none of it.

Van Vossen decides to stand back up. Van Vossen steps back and let's Mcdonald get back to his feet.

Van Vossen gets the takedown into side control.
Van Vossen controlling from side mount.
Van Vossen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcdonald keeps working.
Mcdonald is trying to control Van Vossen's posture but Van Vossen avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries to improve position but can't.
Mcdonald is working hard here to advance position.
Van Vossen wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping him busy.

Van Vossen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mcdonald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mcdonald is not content to let Van Vossen control the position.
Mcdonald manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Vossen actively working from the bottom here.

Mcdonald wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Vossen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mcdonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Vossen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcdonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcdonald prevents Van Vossen from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Vossen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Vossen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcdonald postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Vossen 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.
Antonia Mcdonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Van Vossen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Vossen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Van Vossen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Vossen 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Van Vossen!