PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Regnar Regnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick Minard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regnar Regnarson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Regnarson
vs
Minard

195 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Regnar Regnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slick Minard!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regnarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Minard as he avoids it easily.

Regnarson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Minard's half guard.
Minard tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Regnarson manages to move to mount!
Regnarson content just to control the position here.
Regnarson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minard wants to control but Regnarson is having none of it.
Regnarson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minard wants to control but Regnarson is having none of it.
Minard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minard is bucking up trying to escape but Regnarson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Regnarson content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Regnarson content just to control the position here.
Minard is looking to get to half guard.
Regnarson controlling from mount.
Minard is trying desperately to improve position.
Regnarson controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard taking shots to the head.
Regnarson controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Regnarson.
Regnarson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Regnarson content just to control the position here.
Minard is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regnarson controlling his opponent.
Minard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Regnarson landing punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minard is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Regnarson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Regnarson counters with a three punch combo that has Minard backing up. Minard nods at Regnarson to acknowledge the strikes.
Minard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Regnarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Minard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Minard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Regnarson sprawls well initially but Minard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Regnarson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Regnarson moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minard tries to free his leg and advance position but Regnarson is retaining full guard.
Regnarson keeping moving, preventing Minard from controlling successfully.
Regnarson seems keen to control Minard's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regnarson keeping full guard, as Minard tries to pass.
Minard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Regnarson holds on and takes a little breather.
Regnarson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Regnarson stopping the sweep attempt from Minard.
Regnarson is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minard is trying to keep Regnarson in close.
Minard wants to get back to his feet but Regnarson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Regnar Regnarson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Regnarson content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Minard trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minard missing with a left hand there. Regnarson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minard doesn't manage to clinch there - Regnarson circles away.

Regnarson shoots in and gets a takedown into Minard's guard.
Minard wants to get back to his feet but Regnarson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Regnarson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minard can do to turn this around?
Minard controls Regnarson momentarily but Regnarson frees himself.
Regnarson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minard is keeping the position for now.
Regnarson lands a couple of digs.
Regnarson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Regnarson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Minard for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Minard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Regnarson to the mat! Regnarson manages to get full guard.

Regnarson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Regnarson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Regnarson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Regnar Regnarson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Regnarson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Minard's guard.
Minard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Regnarson manages to pass to side control.

Minard tries to roll over but Regnarson keeps him under control.
Minard manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Regnarson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Regnarson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Minard is looking to sweep but instead, Regnarson has passed into half guard.

That's two 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.
Minard is looking to control Regnarson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Minard avoid being mounted?
Regnarson working the head and body with strikes.
Regnarson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Slick Minard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minard wants to get back to his feet.
Regnarson not doing much here.
Minard wants to improve his position but Regnarson is controlling well.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Regnarson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Minard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Minard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Regnarson regains guard.

Regnarson pushes Minard off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Regnarson counters with a series of strikes. Minard will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minard tries to clinch
and Regnarson counters with a three punch combo that has Minard backing up. Minard nods at Regnarson to acknowledge the strikes.
Regnarson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Minard tries to sprawl but Regnarson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Minard is trying is best to control the position here.
Minard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Regnarson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Minard wants to hold on but Regnarson pushes him away.
Regnarson working the ground and pound effectively.
Regnarson content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Regnar Regnarson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Regnarson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Regnar Regnarson!