PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between randy black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luras Vart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). randy black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

black
vs
Vart

200 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 15 - 0

170 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, randy black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luras Vart!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
black looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
black shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vart swinging wildly here.
black fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vart's waist but Vart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing black off to one side.
black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
black has a takedown stuffed.
black shoots for a double leg takedown but Vart sprawls well. He's pushed black's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
black is breathing heavily.
Vart lands a nice hook to black's body. black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vart lands with a shot to the body.
A cross from Vart lands.

Vart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Vart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vart controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vart is standing up, even though he is in mount.
black shoots and misses
and Vart counters with a two punch combo.
Vart looks to land a combination. black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice body punch from Vart.
Vart is looking to score with low kicks.
A right-left combo lands from Vart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as black backs up against the cage.
black has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

black gets caught flat footed, as Vart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

black is working an open guard so Vart takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Vart bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vart decides to stand back up.
Vart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vart is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vart works over black's head and body with a nice combination.
Vart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as black backs up against the cage.
Vart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Vart does no damage.

black tries to keep at a distance but Vart has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
black prevents the takedown attempt.

black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
black wants to stand up but Vart is controlling him.
black is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
black will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Vart gets to his feet. black looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vart counters with a three punch combo that has black backing up. black nods at Vart to acknowledge the strikes.
Vart swinging wildly here.
black shoots and misses
enabling Vart to counter with a crisp jab.
black fails with the takedown
and Vart counters with a nice body shot.
Vart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
black tries for a takedown but Vart circles away easily
and Vart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vart counters with a right hand to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vart has eaten all the pies!
Vart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luras Vart dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

black with a poor takedown
enabling Vart to counter with a crisp jab.
black misses with a takedown
and Vart counters with a series of strikes. black will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vart lands a really nice looking cross but black seems unphased.
Vart throws a one two combo.
A right-left combo lands from Vart.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for black. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

black tries to keep at a distance but Vart has taken the fight into the clinch.

Vart breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Vart.
black looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vart tries to score with a low kick but black moves his leg out of the way.
Vart with a hook.
black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vart. Vart obviously looking to wear him down.
Vart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
black misses with a takedown
and Vart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a two punch combo.
Vart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by black.
Vart lands a nice shot to the body.
black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vart lands a nice looking body shot.
Vart looks to land a combination. black sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vart moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
black dodges the punch combination from Vart.
randy black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
black has his takedown stuffed
and Vart counters with a three punch combo that has black backing up. black nods at Vart to acknowledge the strikes.
Vart thuds his right hand into black's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vart counters with a left and a right that stings black.
Vart is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down black rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vart jabs at black's body.
Luras Vart seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vart throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Vart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
black shoots and misses
and Vart counters with a left to the body.
black has his takedown stuffed
and Vart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vart scores with a shot to the body.
Vart scores with a three punch combo!
black fails with the takedown
and Vart counters with a left and a right that stings black.

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.
Vart lands with a nice combination. black backs away looking to recover.
Vart lands a two punch combo.
Vart dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vart counters with a three punch combo that has black backing up. black nods at Vart to acknowledge the strikes.
Vart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
black fails with the takedown
and Vart counters with a right hand to the body.
Vart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
black doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vart tries to clinch there but black circles away.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
black shoots and misses
and Vart counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luras Vart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

black misses with a takedown
and Vart counters with a nice body shot.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vart lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
black takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vart lands a slapping body shot.
Vart lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Vart scores with a four punch combination!
Nice sprawl there from black as Vart shoots in.
Vart throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vart tries to score a power double leg takedown but black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vart somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
black with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for randy black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
black has his takedown stuffed
and black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
black misses with a takedown
and Vart counters with a left to the body.
Vart misses with a low kick.
black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a two punch combo.
black with a poor takedown
and Vart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps black thinking.
black fails with the takedown

and Vart counters with a nice double leg into side control. black won't be happy with that.
black tries to escape but Vart is in control.
black struggling a bit here.

Vart stands up and beckons black to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
black throws a combination that misses
and Vart counters with a nice uppercut.
Vart scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
black tries for a takedown but Vart circles away easily
and Vart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
black with a poor takedown
and Vart counters with a slapping leg kick.
black has his takedown stuffed
and Vart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
black fails with the takedown
and Vart counters with a one-two to the body.
black fails with the takedown
and Vart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vart.
black misses with a takedown
and Vart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vart throws a right hand that black ducks under and follows up with a left that black also avoids with ease.
black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vart counters with a right hand to the body.
black misses with a takedown
and Vart counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a left and a right that stings black.
A left and a right from Vart both land. Nice combination.
black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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.
black with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps black thinking.
black has his takedown stuffed
and Vart counters with a nice leg kick.
black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vart counters with a right hand to the body.
black tries for a takedown but Vart circles away easily
and Vart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps black thinking.
black misses with a takedown attempt
and Vart counters with a straight right hand.
Vart jabs at black's body.
randy black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luras Vart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by black.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luras Vart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vart 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luras Vart!