PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Steinkopf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakeem the beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Steinkopf
vs
the beast

184 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Rutger Steinkopf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakeem the beast!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the beast moves out of range of the body kick.
the beast shoots for a double leg takedown but Steinkopf sprawls well. He's pushed the beast's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
the beast keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steinkopf.
the beast takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steinkopf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steinkopf lands a slapping body shot.
the beast checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Steinkopf.
the beast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
the beast looks for a takedown but Steinkopf sprawls well.
Steinkopf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
the beast takes one on the button.
the beast looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steinkopf is fending him off so far but the beast persists. Nope, Steinkopf circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutger Steinkopf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rakeem the beast.
the beast tries to bum rush Steinkopf with a series of wild strikes but Steinkopf uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rutger Steinkopf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steinkopf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
the beast misses the body punch
and Steinkopf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steinkopf keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
the beast shoots in and drives through. Steinkopf sprawls well.
Steinkopf wants to slow the beast down by chopping away at his legs.

Steinkopf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
the beast won't allow Steinkopf to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the beast is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Steinkopf is looking to stand up but the beast isn't so interested in that idea.
the beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steinkopf wants to stand up but the beast is controlling him.
Steinkopf keeping moving, preventing the beast from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

the beast stands and steps away. Steinkopf gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Steinkopf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed the beast momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Steinkopf scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Rakeem the beast has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from the beast.
the beast looks gassed!
Steinkopf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
the beast moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
the beast walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
the beast takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

the beast is rocked!
Steinkopf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
the beast with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steinkopf to score with a decent uppercut.
the beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Steinkopf finish him?
Rutger Steinkopf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinkopf connects with a stiff jab that staggers the beast - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rutger Steinkopf!