PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Van Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Broeders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Van Ironfist
vs
Broeders

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikael Van Ironfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Broeders!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broeders.
Broeders throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Van Ironfist has Broeders up against the cage in a clinch.
Broeders is trying to force a seperation but Van Ironfist has the dominant position.
Van Ironfist blocks an uppercut.
Broeders working hard to break the clinch.
Van Ironfist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Van Ironfist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Van Ironfist instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broeders tries to pull guard but Van Ironfist won't allow it.
Broeders wants to break free but Van Ironfist has control.
Van Ironfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Broeders has him pressed against the cage.
Broeders changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Ironfist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mikael Van Ironfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Broeders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Broeders swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Van Ironfist counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Ironfist 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.
Broeders is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Ironfist is controlling him.

Broeders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Ironfist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Ironfist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Broeders wants to control the position but Van Ironfist says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Van Ironfist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broeders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Van Ironfist.
Broeders is looking for a sweep. Van Ironfist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Ironfist sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Broeders defending well though.
Van Ironfist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Ironfist lands strikes from half guard.
Van Ironfist lands strikes from half guard.
Van Ironfist landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van Ironfist working the head and body with strikes.
Broeders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Ironfist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Ironfist prevents Broeders from improving his position.
Van Ironfist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Van Ironfist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Ironfist is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Broeders is just riding it out for now. Van Ironfist eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Ironfist prevents Broeders from improving his position.
Van Ironfist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Van Ironfist stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Broeders to get to his feet.
Van Ironfist moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Broeders misses with a takedown
and Van Ironfist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Ironfist keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Broeders looks gassed!
Van Ironfist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Broeders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wesley Broeders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broeders avoids a punch combination nicely.
Broeders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Ironfist backs up against the cage.
Broeders tries to clinch

and Van Ironfist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Broeders tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Van Ironfist not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Ironfist shoots for a takedown but Broeders saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Broeders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Ironfist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Ironfist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Broeders throws a combination that misses
and Van Ironfist counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Ironfist.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Van Ironfist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Broeders has his takedown stuffed
and Van Ironfist counters with a one-two to the body.
Broeders throws a leg kick but Van Ironfist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Broeders tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Van Ironfist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broeders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Ironfist scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Van Ironfist.
Broeders is looking for a sweep. Van Ironfist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broeders is breathing heavily.
Van Ironfist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Ironfist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broeders missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Van Ironfist stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broeders tries to clinch
and Van Ironfist counters with a three punch combo that has Broeders backing up. Broeders nods at Van Ironfist to acknowledge the strikes.
Broeders looks for a takedown but Van Ironfist sprawls well.
Broeders looks to clinch

and Van Ironfist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mikael Van Ironfist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Van Ironfist is looking for a kimura here.
Van Ironfist frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Broeders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Broeders really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Van Ironfist controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist landing shots from mount.
Van Ironfist is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Broeders can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Broeders is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Ironfist scoring with strikes but Broeders is staying in there.
Van Ironfist putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Ironfist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Ironfist lands a big shot there that rocks Broeders but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Van Ironfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Broeders hang on?
Van Ironfist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Van Ironfist looking to finish Broeders with some ground and pound. This is bad for Broeders!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Broeders is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Ironfist cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Ironfist controlling from mount.
Broeders is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Ironfist lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Broeders hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Ironfist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Broeders is in a horrible position here. Van Ironfist smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Van Ironfist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Van Ironfist dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Van Ironfist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Broeders misses with a series of wild punches.
Broeders tries for a takedown but Van Ironfist circles away easily
and Van Ironfist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Ironfist misses with a double jab.
Broeders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Van Ironfist counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broeders's guard now.
Van Ironfist lands a couple of elbows.
Van Ironfist landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Ironfist 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.

Broeders is working an open guard so Van Ironfist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist thuds his right hand into Broeders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Van Ironfist gets a takedown into half guard.
Broeders trying to control but Van Ironfist postures up.
Broeders is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Ironfist connects with a nice short shot to Broeders's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist prevents Broeders from standing back up.
Van Ironfist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Van Ironfist is thwarting Broeders's attempts to control the position.
Van Ironfist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Van Ironfist lands with a punch from half guard.
Van Ironfist looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Broeders makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broeders.
Van Ironfist working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broeders controls Van Ironfist momentarily but Van Ironfist frees himself.

Van Ironfist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Broeders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Van Ironfist slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Van Ironfist's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Van Ironfist preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Van Ironfist stands and steps away. Broeders gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Broeders wants to clinch but Van Ironfist slips to the side

and Van Ironfist counters with a shoot takedown. Broeders fights it but they end up in guard.
Van Ironfist looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Ironfist preventing the sweep.
Broeders being controlled here, momentarily.
Wesley Broeders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikael Van Ironfist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Broeders working for a triangle but Van Ironfist defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Van Ironfist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Ironfist has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Van Ironfist!