PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hayes
vs
Van Der Sluijs

179 cm
29
175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

182 cm
31
182 lbs
18 - 17 - 0

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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Sin City Allstars

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayes misses with a hook. Van Der Sluijs ducked under it nicely.
Good work by Van Der Sluijs as he checks the leg kick.
Hayes backing away here, and Van Der Sluijs unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Hayes catches Van Der Sluijs right on the button with a cross.
Hayes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Sluijs throws a fast counter high kick but Hayes manages to duck under it in time.
Hayes connects with a single shot there.
Michael Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Van Der Sluijs's head back.
Hayes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it well.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a counter right but Hayes avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes throws a series of punches but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Hayes lands a nice shot that snaps Van Der Sluijs's head back.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Van Der Sluijs thinks about the counter body kick.
Hayes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Sluijs defends it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Hayes shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice shot by Hayes.
Hayes lands an overhand right.
It looks like Hayes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hayes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hayes throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs ducks under a wild hook from Hayes.
Hayes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a left and a right that stings Hayes.
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!
Hayes throws out a loose jab but Van Der Sluijs uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes looks to land a combination but Van Der Sluijs avoids it well.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hayes misses with a hook
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hayes misses with a jab to the body
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayes throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Hayes is rocked!
Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Hayes badly! Van Der Sluijs follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Hayes out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Van Der Sluijs finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Van Der Sluijs!
After the big win, James Van Der Sluijs made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.