PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Van Ironfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikael Van Ironfist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Van Ironfist
vs
Head

195 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Head!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head tries to clinch up but Van Ironfist circles away and keeps his distance.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Ironfist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Van Ironfist shows good takedown defense.
Van Ironfist misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Ironfist throws a solid leg kick but Head takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Ironfist.

Head rushes Van Ironfist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Head tries to pull guard but Van Ironfist won't allow it.
Mikael Van Ironfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Head.

Head lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Van Ironfist has his hands clasped together around Head's back. He's all about the action.
Van Ironfist is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Ironfist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Van Ironfist wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.
Head has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Ironfist is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head wants to take a breather but Van Ironfist is having none of it.

Head 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Head shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Ironfist pinned against the cage. Van Ironfist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Van Ironfist.
Nice shot by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Ironfist scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head tries for a takedown but Van Ironfist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A cross from Van Ironfist lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Ironfist works over Head's head and body with a nice combination.
Head tries to clinch up.
Head has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Ironfist lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist blocks a head kick by Head.
Van Ironfist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Ironfist lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into rage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Ironfist lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Van Ironfist.
Head avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Ironfist is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Van Ironfist pushes him off.
Van Ironfist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Ironfist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Head at a distance.
Van Ironfist stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Van Ironfist does it's job there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Head looks gassed!
Van Ironfist scores with a three punch combo!
Van Ironfist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Van Ironfist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Ironfist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Head pinned against the cage. Head gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mikael Van Ironfist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Ironfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Ironfist stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Ironfist throws a series of punches but Head avoids them all with ease.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Ironfist tries to sprawl out of it but Head keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Ironfist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Head closes the distance and clinches up with Van Ironfist, looking for a takedown. Head pushes Van Ironfist against the cage but Van Ironfist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Ironfist lands a slapping body shot.
Van Ironfist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Ironfist throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Ironfist shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Ironfist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Ironfist connects with the punch.
Van Ironfist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Head.
Van Ironfist stalks Head and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Head's face. Head staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Ironfist connects with a looping right hand.
Van Ironfist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Ironfist shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Ironfist tries to clinch up.
Head has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head moves in looking to clinch but Van Ironfist pushes him off.
Van Ironfist works over Head's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Ironfist thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Ironfist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Ironfist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Head walks into a stiff left hand from Van Ironfist.
A right-left combo lands from Van Ironfist.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Ironfist scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Van Ironfist dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Van Ironfist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Ironfist's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Van Ironfist duly obliges.
Van Ironfist avoids the head kick by Head.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Head avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikael Van Ironfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Ironfist keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Ironfist throws a right and a left that Head avoids nicely.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van Ironfist working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Ironfist pulls Head in to control the position.
Head trying to control but Van Ironfist is working from the bottom.
Head is working Van Ironfist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Ironfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Ironfist is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Head is controlling him.

Head drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Head jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Head is breathing heavily.
Van Ironfist wants to stand up but Head is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Head with that takedown attempt.
Van Ironfist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Van Ironfist is working the combinations to good effect here.

Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Ironfist, pushing him back against the cage.

Head lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Van Ironfist kicks off Head and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Ironfist is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Van Ironfist circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikael Van Ironfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Head.
Van Ironfist lands a jab to the nose.
Van Ironfist lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Head.
Van Ironfist scores with a nice strike.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Ironfist motions for Head to come forward. Van Ironfist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Ironfist lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Ironfist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Head counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Ironfist won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head is looking to take a break and control but Van Ironfist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Head scoring with punches from side control.
Van Ironfist prevents Head from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Van Ironfist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Head slows the pace down.
Van Ironfist is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Head has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Van Ironfist struggling a bit here.

Head stands up.
Head changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Ironfist tries to avoid it but Head manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Ironfist to the ground. Van Ironfist escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Ironfist's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Ironfist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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.
Nice uppercut there from Van Ironfist.
Van Ironfist lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Ironfist tries to bum rush Head with a series of wild strikes but Head uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Head looks for a takedown but Van Ironfist sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Ironfist scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Head shoots in but Van Ironfist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Ironfist but Van Ironfist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Ironfist throws a series of strikes that have Head backpedaling.
Jab by Van Ironfist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Head will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Van Ironfist throws a one two combo.
Van Ironfist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Head backs up against the cage.
Van Ironfist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Head shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Ironfist manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Van Ironfist manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Head looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Van Ironfist on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Ironfist tries to get out of the position.
Van Ironfist is looking for a sweep. Head is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Head thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Ironfist's head.

Head seems to be working for a kimura but Van Ironfist defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Ironfist trying to control here.
Van Ironfist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ironfist has his hands clasped together around Head's back. He's all about the action.
Van Ironfist pushes Head off looking to stand but Head dives back in and keeps control.
Van Ironfist wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Head shoots for a takedown but Van Ironfist saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Ironfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Ironfist is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Van Ironfist circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Ironfist throws a half hearted mid kick.

Head rushes Van Ironfist and presses him up against the cage.

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.
Van Ironfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Ironfist gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mikael Van Ironfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Head.
Van Ironfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Head can't get the takedown.
Van Ironfist wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Head.
Head changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Ironfist fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Ironfist lands a jab-cross combination.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
Head has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Ironfist finds it's way round the side to connect with Head's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Ironfist fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Van Ironfist persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Ironfist lands strikes from half guard.
Head trying to control but Van Ironfist postures up.
Van Ironfist not doing much here.
Van Ironfist trying to pass the guard but Head defending well.
Head slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Head trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Ironfist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Head loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Ironfist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Head stopping the sweep attempt from Van Ironfist.
Head wants to control from the top but Van Ironfist keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mikael Van Ironfist.
I think Van Ironfist has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

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