PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Lehua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Van Der Hoorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lehua
vs
Van Der Hoorn

175 cm
25
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akamu Lehua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Van Der Hoorn!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehua looks for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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.
Lehua scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Der Hoorn should have avoided that one.

Lehua instigates a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lehua throws an elbow but misses.
Lehua has Van Der Hoorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Der Hoorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Lehua. 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.
Lehua misses with an elbow over the top.
Lehua stalling against the cage.
Lehua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehua throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Van Der Hoorn.
Lehua striking off his back but it's not causing Van Der Hoorn any problems.
Van Der Hoorn is stalling in the full guard.
Lehua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lehua tries to get out of 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.
It looks like Van Der Hoorn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehua looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehua looks to land a body kick but Van Der Hoorn moved away.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Lehua

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a takedown into side control.
Lehua is trying to control Van Der Hoorn's posture but Van Der Hoorn avoids it.
Van Der Hoorn remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lehua is trying to control Van Der Hoorn's posture but Van Der Hoorn avoids it.
Lehua seems a little lost for a moment, as Van Der Hoorn dominates the positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehua is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Lehua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn slows the pace down.
Lehua tries to improve position but can't.

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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lehua is being controlled here.
Lehua is trying to control Van Der Hoorn's posture but Van Der Hoorn avoids it.
Van Der Hoorn takes a little break here. Lehua wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lehua is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Van Der Hoorn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lehua fails with a takedown attempt.
Lehua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lehua defends it well.
Lehua throws a head kick that misses.
And Van Der Hoorn tries to counter it with a takedown but Lehua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lehua throws a head kick but Van Der Hoorn moves out of range.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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 Akamu Lehua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lehua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Der Hoorn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lehua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lehua defends it well.
Lehua throws a head kick that misses

and Van Der Hoorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lehua's guard.
Lehua controls Van Der Hoorn momentarily but Van Der Hoorn frees himself.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Lehua's body and controls the position.
Van Der Hoorn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lehua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Hoorn stays in close to Lehua's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Van Der Hoorn.

Lehua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Der Hoorn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehua trying to control the position.
Lehua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Hoorn controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lehua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Hoorn swivels and escapes.
Lehua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Der Hoorn's waist but Van Der Hoorn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lehua off to one side.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lehua with a lazy takedown attempt

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Van Der Hoorn passes Lehua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Van Der Hoorn seems content to control.
Lehua misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Van Der Hoorn is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lehua is trying to maintain the position but Van Der Hoorn is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Der Hoorn slows the pace down in half guard.
Lehua tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Der Hoorn controlling the pace.
Van Der Hoorn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lehua is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Der Hoorn is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Van Der Hoorn as Lehua shoots in.
Van Der Hoorn with the counter takedown but Lehua avoids it easily.
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 the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lehua shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn shows good takedown defense.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Lehua looks for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lehua throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Hoorn feints the counter takedown.
Van Der Hoorn avoids the head kick by Lehua.
Van Der Hoorn tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Lehua clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehua has Van Der Hoorn pressed against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lehua is defending well.
The referee calls for Lehua to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehua wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akamu Lehua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Hoorn has Lehua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lehua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Der Hoorn tries for a takedown but Lehua manages to get underhooks.

Lehua breaks from the clinch.

Lehua clinches.
Lehua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Lehua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Lehua.

Van Der Hoorn tries to keep at a distance but Lehua has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lehua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lehua changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Der Hoorn tries to avoid it but Lehua manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Der Hoorn to the ground. Van Der Hoorn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lehua shoots for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lehua shoots in and drives through. Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lehua defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Lehua closes the distance and pushes Van Der Hoorn back into the cage.
Lehua trying to land knees to the body.

Lehua manages to break the clinch.
Lehua closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lehua takes the fight into the clinch.
Lehua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Der Hoorn can't get the takedown.
Lehua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Hoorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lehua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Der Hoorn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Akamu Lehua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lehua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehua throws a body kick that misses

and Van Der Hoorn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lehua pushes Van Der Hoorn off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lehua has his takedown stuffed

and Van Der Hoorn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lehua's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Nick Van Der Hoorn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lehua trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

And that's the end of the fight!
Akamu Lehua showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Van Der Hoorn!