PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Wrestler Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Vanhoijdonk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wrestler Ii
vs
Vanhoijdonk

180 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
224 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Very confident

Spartan Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Wrestler Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Vanhoijdonk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrestler Ii bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vanhoijdonk tries to buck Wrestler Ii off but Wrestler Ii is having none of it.
Vanhoijdonk keeps trying to improve his position.
Vanhoijdonk is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler Ii taking a breather here.
Wrestler Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhoijdonk wants to control but Wrestler Ii postures up.
Vanhoijdonk tries to bench press Wrestler Ii off him but Wrestler Ii keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Wrestler Ii stalls from top position.
Vanhoijdonk is trying to control Wrestler Ii's posture but Wrestler Ii avoids it.
Vanhoijdonk is looking to reverse the position.
Wrestler Ii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Vanhoijdonk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vanhoijdonk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vanhoijdonk tries to get to full guard but Wrestler Ii has control of the leg.
Wrestler Ii content to control rather than advance.

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.
Vanhoijdonk trying to hold on to Wrestler Ii's head to control him but Wrestler Ii postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wrestler Ii lands with a right hand.
Wrestler Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Wrestler Ii misses.
Vanhoijdonk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrestler Ii.
Vanhoijdonk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestler Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanhoijdonk tries to clinch but Wrestler Ii is having none of it.

Vanhoijdonk moves into range and clinches up with Wrestler Ii.
Vanhoijdonk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wrestler Ii lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vanhoijdonk misses with a punch on the inside.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanhoijdonk is looking to clinch but Wrestler Ii is avoiding it.
Vanhoijdonk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrestler Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vanhoijdonk is looking to clinch but Wrestler Ii is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrestler Ii.
Vanhoijdonk is looking to clinch but Wrestler Ii is avoiding it.

Vanhoijdonk has Wrestler Ii up against the cage in a clinch.
Wrestler Ii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanhoijdonk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vanhoijdonk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wrestler Ii is breathing heavily.
Vanhoijdonk lands a shot to the body.
Vanhoijdonk lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vanhoijdonk.

Vanhoijdonk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Wrestler Ii gets tackled into the cage by Vanhoijdonk. Vanhoijdonk maintains the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vanhoijdonk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wrestler Ii's defenses.

It looks like The Wrestler Ii has been cut.
Vanhoijdonk lands a good knee to the midsection. Wrestler Ii won't want to take too many of those.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wrestler Ii clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk gets through Wrestler Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vanhoijdonk landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vanhoijdonk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrestler Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vanhoijdonk clinches with his opponent.
Wrestler Ii working aggressively here.
Vanhoijdonk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanhoijdonk crunches a lovely knee into Wrestler Ii's ribcage.
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body.
Vanhoijdonk working Wrestler Ii over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wrestler Ii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christopher Vanhoijdonk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vanhoijdonk doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestler Ii circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Vanhoijdonk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Wrestler Ii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vanhoijdonk tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrestler Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wrestler Ii changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vanhoijdonk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestler Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Vanhoijdonk clinches up against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vanhoijdonk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wrestler Ii takes an elbow to the temple.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vanhoijdonk has closed the distance and engaged Wrestler Ii in a clinch.
Christopher Vanhoijdonk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk scores with a hook to the body.
Vanhoijdonk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vanhoijdonk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Vanhoijdonk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vanhoijdonk rushes Wrestler Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vanhoijdonk breaks from the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk forces Wrestler Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wrestler Ii is working for takedown but Vanhoijdonk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk lands an elbow just above Wrestler Ii 's eye.

Vanhoijdonk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk moves into the clinch.
Vanhoijdonk lands a nice knee to the body.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk darts in and clinches Wrestler Ii up against the cage.

Vanhoijdonk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanhoijdonk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk instigates a clinch.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk clinches.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vanhoijdonk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrestler Ii keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk wants to clinch.
Vanhoijdonk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestler Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhoijdonk scores a nice knee to the body.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk has managed to clinch.
Vanhoijdonk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Vanhoijdonk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vanhoijdonk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vanhoijdonk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch.
Wrestler Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vanhoijdonk as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vanhoijdonk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrestler Ii, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk takes the fight into the clinch.
Vanhoijdonk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vanhoijdonk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vanhoijdonk lands a body punch.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk digs a right hand into Wrestler Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wrestler Ii's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vanhoijdonk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanhoijdonk misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk working Wrestler Ii over with knees to the body.
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk has closed the distance and engaged Wrestler Ii in a clinch.
Vanhoijdonk scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanhoijdonk scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanhoijdonk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wrestler Ii's defenses.
Vanhoijdonk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wrestler Ii or not.
Vanhoijdonk crunches a lovely knee into Wrestler Ii's ribcage.

Vanhoijdonk manages to break the clinch.
Vanhoijdonk doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrestler Ii circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanhoijdonk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vanhoijdonk obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christopher Vanhoijdonk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Wrestler Ii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vanhoijdonk instigates a clinch.
Vanhoijdonk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wrestler Ii in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vanhoijdonk tries to land knees in the clinch but Wrestler Ii avoids the damage to the body.
Vanhoijdonk can't find room to land a body shot as Wrestler Ii controls the action.

Vanhoijdonk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vanhoijdonk instigates a clinch.
Vanhoijdonk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wrestler Ii is defending well for now.
Vanhoijdonk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vanhoijdonk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Vanhoijdonk manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vanhoijdonk drives through and clinches with Wrestler Ii against the cage.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vanhoijdonk forces Wrestler Ii back against the cage and clinches.
Vanhoijdonk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vanhoijdonk trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii trying to control the position but instead, Vanhoijdonk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wrestler Ii into the cage.

Vanhoijdonk breaks from the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk has closed the distance and engaged Wrestler Ii in a clinch.
Vanhoijdonk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wrestler Ii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vanhoijdonk can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vanhoijdonk obliges.
Vanhoijdonk lands an elbow inside that Wrestler Ii shrugs off.
Wrestler Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vanhoijdonk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vanhoijdonk obliges.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Vanhoijdonk lands a hook that snaps the head of Wrestler Ii backwards.

Vanhoijdonk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vanhoijdonk.

Vanhoijdonk breaks from the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk drives through and clinches with Wrestler Ii against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk darts in and clinches Wrestler Ii up against the cage.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vanhoijdonk has managed to clinch.
Vanhoijdonk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Vanhoijdonk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vanhoijdonk clinches up against the cage.

Vanhoijdonk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wrestler Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanhoijdonk is just out of range.
Vanhoijdonk tries to clinch but Wrestler Ii moves out of range.

Vanhoijdonk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wrestler Ii, pushing him back against the cage.

Vanhoijdonk breaks from the clinch.
Vanhoijdonk tries to clinch but Wrestler Ii moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestler Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vanhoijdonk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanhoijdonk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wrestler Ii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vanhoijdonk defends it nicely.

Vanhoijdonk closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body.
Wrestler Ii tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Wrestler Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body.
Vanhoijdonk landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vanhoijdonk obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vanhoijdonk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhoijdonk lands a good knee to the midsection. Wrestler Ii won't want to take too many of those.
Vanhoijdonk lands a knee to the body.
Vanhoijdonk crunches a lovely knee into Wrestler Ii's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Vanhoijdonk.
Wrestler Ii is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Vanhoijdonk breaks from the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk closes the distance and clinches.
Vanhoijdonk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wrestler Ii.

Vanhoijdonk manages to break the clinch.

Vanhoijdonk rushes Wrestler Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Vanhoijdonk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wrestler Ii avoids it.

Vanhoijdonk breaks the clinch.
Vanhoijdonk moves in looking to clinch but Wrestler Ii pushes him off.
Wrestler Ii attempts a counter takedown but Vanhoijdonk avoids it well and moves away.
The Wrestler Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christopher Vanhoijdonk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrestler Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanhoijdonk moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Vanhoijdonk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vanhoijdonk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Vanhoijdonk!