PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elias Van Basten (ranked 4355 p4p, 24460 weight class) and Sss Sss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Basten
vs
Sss

166 cm
25
132
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
143
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Elias Van Basten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sss Sss!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Basten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sss circles away.
Sss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Sss feints and as Van Basten raises his hands in defense, Sss changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Basten wants to get back to his feet but Sss passes into half guard.

It looks like Sss is going to stand back up.
Van Basten is trying to stand up here but Sss is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Basten controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Basten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Basten is trying to maintain the position but Sss is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Basten is trying to escape back to his feet but Sss uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sss working away.
Sss wants to control but Van Basten is keeping him busy.
Van Basten can't do much from the bottom here.
Van Basten is positioning himself to get back to 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.
Sss trying to control the action but Van Basten is working from the bottom.
Van Basten is trying to improve his position.
Van Basten is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sss off and has taken his back!
Sss covering up well under a series of strikes from Van Basten.
Van Basten throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Basten looking for the choke but no joy.

Van Basten has got his arm under Sss's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sss has spun round into Van Basten's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

Van Basten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sss is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Basten tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Van Basten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sss is aware though and is defending well.

Van Basten is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Basten has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sss has passed into side control.
Sss tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sss takes a little break here. Van Basten wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Basten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sss avoids it really well and circles away.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Basten fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sss avoids it really well and circles away.

Van Basten has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Basten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sss is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Van Basten. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sss is trying to push Van Basten away but Van Basten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Basten goes for a takedown attempt but Sss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Basten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sss's waist but Sss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Basten off to one side.
Sss is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Basten closes the distance and clinches up with Sss, looking for a takedown. Van Basten pushes Sss against the cage but Sss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Basten shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sss sprawls well. Sss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van Basten gets slowly back to his feet.
Sss thinks about the counter body kick.
Sss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Basten as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Basten is looking to clinch.
Sss steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Basten fails with the takedown.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Basten swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sss is trying to counter with his kicks.

Van Basten fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sss sprawls well initially but Van Basten persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Sss pushes Van Basten off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Basten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Basten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sss as he jumps to the side.
Sss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Basten sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sss somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Basten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sss is defended easily by Van Basten.

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.
Sss circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Basten goes for a double leg but Sss avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sss continues to drive forward.
Van Basten fails to pull guard.
Sss gets underhooks to prevent Van Basten's takedown attempt.
Van Basten is looking for a takedown.

Sss breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Basten feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ssss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Basten scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sss Sss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sss darts in looking for a takedown but Van Basten gets double underhooks and turns Sss into the cage.
Van Basten lands with a nice body kick.
Sss stuffs the takedown attempt from Van Basten. Van Basten gets slowly back to his feet.
Sss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

Van Basten moves into range and clinches up with Sss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Basten is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Van Basten manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Basten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sss walks away with a smile on his face. Van Basten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Basten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sss counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Van Basten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Basten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sss is able to avoid easily.
Sss Sss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Basten or perhaps it was just good defense by Sss, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Basten tries to clinch up.
Van Basten wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sss misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Basten misses the body punch
and Sss finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

Van Basten has closed the distance and engaged Sss in a clinch.
Van Basten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sss can't break the clinch.

Van Basten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Basten is looking to clinch.
Van Basten misses with a double jab.
Elias Van Basten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Basten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sss as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Basten avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Basten tries to clinch but Sss is having none of it.
Sss replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Basten blocks it well.
Van Basten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Basten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sss.
Van Basten is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Basten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sss checks it well.
Sss follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

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

Van Basten rushes Sss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Basten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sss is defending well.
Sss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Basten has him pressed against the cage.
Van Basten prevents Sss from breaking the clinch.
Van Basten prevents Sss from breaking the clinch.
Van Basten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sss Sss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Basten pushes Sss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sss gets underhooks to prevent Van Basten's takedown attempt.
Elias Van Basten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sss manages to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elias Van Basten showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sss 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sss Sss!