PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramdin Bolsdeep (ranked 1003 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Cayden Abner (ranked 136 p4p, 180 weight class). Bolsdeep comes to the cage accompanied by Sir Psycho Sexy, Red Hot Chilli Peppers. . Abner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bulls On Parade. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bolsdeep
vs
Abner

184 cm
22
198
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
186
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramdin Bolsdeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abner scores with a hook.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolsdeep is just out of range.
Bolsdeep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Bolsdeep seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolsdeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Abner moves into the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Cayden Abner has been cut.

Abner drags the fight down to the ground.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolsdeep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolsdeep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground.
Bolsdeep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bolsdeep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abner.
Abner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Bolsdeep is keeping the position.
Abner wants to control from the top but Bolsdeep keeps moving.
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but Bolsdeep gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep scoring with some ground and pound.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolsdeep preventing the sweep.
Abner is trying to control the position but Bolsdeep postures up.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolsdeep manages to get himself to full guard.

Abner trying to control but Bolsdeep is working from the bottom.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolsdeep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Bolsdeep definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolsdeep on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolsdeep tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abner stopping the sweep attempt from Bolsdeep.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abner wants to control from the top but Bolsdeep keeps moving.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Bolsdeep is keeping the position.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bolsdeep tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
Bolsdeep attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abner sizes up Bolsdeep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bolsdeep moves forwards but Abner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abner scores with a nice strike.

Bolsdeep rushes Abner and presses him up against the cage.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Bolsdeep working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
Bolsdeep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolsdeep's elbow.
Abner lands a shoulder strike.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsdeep is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolsdeep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bolsdeep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolsdeep pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abner takes a swing at Bolsdeep's ribcage but misses.
Abner with the inside leg kick.

Abner darts in and clinches Bolsdeep up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep.

Abner pulls guard successfully.
Abner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Abner looking for a guillotine here but Bolsdeep defends easily.

Abner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolsdeep is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abner has an active guard here but Bolsdeep has managed to pass into half guard.
Bolsdeep content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner taking some punishment here, with Bolsdeep in his half guard.
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Abner manages to get to full guard.
Bolsdeep throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Bolsdeep connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolsdeep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolsdeep being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolsdeep is one step ahead there.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Bolsdeep throws a strike but Abner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abner advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolsdeep sees it coming and defends easily.
Cayden Abner has got the better of the ground game so far.

Abner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abner moves into full mount! Bolsdeep won't be happy about that!
Bolsdeep is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolsdeep is working hard here to advance position.
Abner content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner can't control as he wanted to and Bolsdeep manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Abner stalling away here and it's allowed Bolsdeep to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Abner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolsdeep looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolsdeep looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolsdeep!

Bolsdeep throws an elbow but Abner slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner'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.

Bolsdeep on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolsdeep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolsdeep doesn't seem bothered though.

Abner pushes Bolsdeep up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abner is pulling down on Bolsdeep's head to control his posture.
Bolsdeep working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep scoring with some ground and pound.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Bolsdeep is proving a slippery customer.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolsdeep's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner advances to half guard.
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Bolsdeep is working away.
Abner throwing shots but Bolsdeep is blocking nicely.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Bolsdeep is working away.
Bolsdeep misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Abner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Abner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bolsdeep is trying to control but can't.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolsdeep defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolsdeep is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold.

Abner wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolsdeep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolsdeep is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bolsdeep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolsdeep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner.
Bolsdeep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Bolsdeep wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bolsdeep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner throws out a powerful jab.
Abner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bolsdeep tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolsdeep connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Abner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolsdeep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolsdeep throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abner lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Abner.
A head kick misses from Abner.
A quick step to the side and Bolsdeep tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Abner.
Bolsdeep misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolsdeep tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolsdeep takes one on the button.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Abner jabs Bolsdeep to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolsdeep misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Bolsdeep down.
Abner connects with a body shot that sends Bolsdeep's belly button to the back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolsdeep just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abner's brow.
Abner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolsdeep lands with a light punch inside.
Bolsdeep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolsdeep gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Abner pulls Bolsdeep into guard.
Bolsdeep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner controls Bolsdeep momentarily but Bolsdeep frees himself.

Abner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolsdeep defends it easily.
Bolsdeep trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolsdeep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolsdeep postures up.
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolsdeep can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.

Abner is looking for a triangle but Bolsdeep pushes his legs off easily.

Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolsdeep stands up over Abner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abner is trying to keep Bolsdeep in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard.

Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abner throws a big elbow that misses.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolsdeep is retaining full guard.

Abner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolsdeep is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abner, into his guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Abner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolsdeep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abner can pounce on him.
Bolsdeep is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolsdeep lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Abner. Beautiful body shot.
Bolsdeep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bolsdeep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolsdeep.
Abner scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Abner swings for the body but Bolsdeep moves out of range.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolsdeep misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Bolsdeep checks the leg kick.

Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abner throws a head punch that misses.
Abner tries to pull guard but Bolsdeep holds him up against the cage and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner misses with some punches.
Abner jumps guard but Bolsdeep stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that Abner shrugs off.
Bolsdeep trying to land knees to the body.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
Abner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow just above Abner 's eye.

Abner pulls guard effortlessly.
Abner looking to control.

Abner working for a triangle but Bolsdeep defends it easily.
Abner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolsdeep manages to get himself to full guard.

Abner trying to control but Bolsdeep is working from the bottom.
Abner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner 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.
Abner stopping the sweep attempt from Bolsdeep.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramdin Bolsdeep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner wants to control from the top but Bolsdeep keeps moving.
Cayden Abner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abner lands with a slapping head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Abner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner thanked the fans post fight for their support.