PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between SamWise Gamjii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Van Der Hoorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Van Der Hoorn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gamjii
vs
Van Der Hoorn

165 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, SamWise Gamjii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Van Der Hoorn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gamjii looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Gamjii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control here.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gamjii is staying active.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn wants to get back to full guard.
Van Der Hoorn is refusing to be controlled, as Gamjii sits in half guard.
Van Der Hoorn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gamjii is looking to stand up but Van Der Hoorn won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn is adopting a defensive guard.
Gamjii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gamjii won't allow Van Der Hoorn to sweep him here.
Gamjii content to stall in guard here.

Gamjii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to keep Gamjii in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamjii goes for a double leg but Van Der Hoorn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Der Hoorn continues to drive forward.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gamjii defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gamjii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Van Der Hoorn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gamjii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Hoorn as he jumps to the side.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SamWise Gamjii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamjii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Hoorn swivels and escapes.
Gamjii is breathing heavily.
Gamjii with a lazy takedown attempt

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Gamjii's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Van Der Hoorn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Der Hoorn takes one to the chin there.
Gamjii tries to clinch but Van Der Hoorn moves out of range.
Gamjii lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gamjii fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gamjii shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gamjii showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gamjii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gamjii defends it well.
Gamjii closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Hoorn, looking for a takedown. Gamjii pushes Van Der Hoorn against the cage but Van Der Hoorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Gamjii misses

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control from half guard but Gamjii is working away.
Van Der Hoorn stalling.
SamWise Gamjii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamjii wants to improve his position but Van Der Hoorn is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Hoorn not doing much here.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Gamjii is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gamjii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Hoorn pinned against the cage. Van Der Hoorn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gamjii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gamjii misses with a leg kick

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the pace.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Gamjii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Van Der Hoorn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn is breathing heavily.
Van Der Hoorn prevents Gamjii from improving his position.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to take a break and control but Gamjii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gamjii pushes Van Der Hoorn off looking to stand but Van Der Hoorn dives back in and keeps control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to control. Gamjii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Der Hoorn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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.
Gamjii connects with a high kick.
Gamjii connects with an inside leg kick.
Gamjii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SamWise Gamjii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamjii is staying active underneath Van Der Hoorn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Der Hoorn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn wants to control but Gamjii is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamjii wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Van Der Hoorn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Der Hoorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Hoorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hoorn as Gamjii shoots in.
Gamjii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Der Hoorn as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SamWise Gamjii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gamjii throws a lazy head kick

and Van Der Hoorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gamjii's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gamjii looking for a sweep. Not yet Gamjii, not yet.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Gamjii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gamjii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Van Der Hoorn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Van Der Hoorn is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gamjii lands a head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Gamjii clinches with his opponent.
Gamjii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Der Hoorn smiles and moves away.
Van Der Hoorn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gamjii.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Gamjii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gamjii tries for a takedown. No joy.

Gamjii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Van Der Hoorn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gamjii to the mat. Gamjii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Van Der Hoorn 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.
The adventures of Van Der Hoorn the control monster continue. Boring.
Yet more stalling tactics from Van Der Hoorn.
Gamjii striking off his back but it's not causing Van Der Hoorn any problems.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four 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.

Gamjii decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Van Der Hoorn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Van Der Hoorn controls Gamjii momentarily but Gamjii frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Van Der Hoorn holds on and takes a little breather.
Gamjii wants to pass the guard but Van Der Hoorn is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gamjii is fighting to break Van Der Hoorn's control of his arms but Van Der Hoorn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gamjii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Van Der Hoorn.
I think Van Der Hoorn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... SamWise Gamjii!