PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafeu Maudonat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maudonat comes to the cage accompanied by La Talvera - Mon Paìs. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maudonat
vs
Dyer

175 cm
24
137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafeu Maudonat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maudonat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maudonat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maudonat stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Maudonat wants it to stay on the feet.
Dyer tries for a takedown but Maudonat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dyer shoots in for a takedown but Maudonat shows good takedown defense.
Rafeu Maudonat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Dyer.
Maudonat closes the distance and clinches up with Dyer, looking for a takedown. Maudonat pushes Dyer against the cage but Dyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maudonat swivels and escapes.
Maudonat avoids a kick to the body.
Charles Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Maudonat has managed to clinch.
Maudonat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dyer fails to pull guard.
Dyer looking for a takedown.

Maudonat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dyer has a takedown stuffed.
Maudonat shoots in but no luck this time.
Maudonat lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer throws a body kick that misses.
Dyer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maudonat sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maudonat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Dyer counters with a single leg into guard. Maudonat didn't expect that.
Dyer looks gassed!

Maudonat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maudonat is trying to control the position but Dyer postures up.
Dyer throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Maudonat has wrist control.
Dyer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maudonat manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dyer is trying to escape the mount.
Maudonat lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Maudonat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dyer can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer tries to reverse the position but Maudonat maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dyer is trying to escape the mount.
Maudonat unloading with bombs!
Dyer is working to get back to half guard.

Maudonat has hold of Dyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dyer is desperately trying to improve his position but Maudonat has a good base and remains in mount.

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.
Maudonat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dyer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maudonat 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.
Dyer avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maudonat.
Maudonat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dyer looks a forlorn figure.
Dyer can't escape the position.
Dyer really wants to buck Maudonat off and get back to his feet.
Maudonat looking to ground and pound but Dyer is blocking nicely.
Maudonat misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dyer is squirming around, avoiding Maudonat's attempts to control the action.

Maudonat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dyer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafeu Maudonat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick by Dyer misses
and Maudonat counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dyer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Maudonat tries to sprawl out of it but Dyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maudonat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dyer looks for a takedown but Maudonat sprawls well.
Maudonat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Maudonat tries to sprawl out of it but Dyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maudonat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rafeu Maudonat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Dyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maudonat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maudonat has Dyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maudonat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maudonat moves out of range of the body kick from Dyer.
Maudonat shoots in and drives through. Dyer sprawls well.
Maudonat shoots in and drives through. Dyer sprawls well.
Dyer with a poor takedown

so Maudonat counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Maudonat preventing the sweep.
Maudonat wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
Maudonat is fighting to break Dyer's control of his arms but Dyer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maudonat stopping the sweep attempt from Dyer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Maudonat preventing the sweep.
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyer, not yet.
Dyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maudonat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Maudonat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maudonat shoots in but Dyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Maudonat counters with a single leg into guard. Dyer didn't expect that.
Maudonat won't allow Dyer to sweep him here.
Dyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maudonat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maudonat is one step ahead there.
Maudonat trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Dyer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maudonat napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafeu Maudonat dominated that second round.
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.

Maudonat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dyer instigates a clinch.
Maudonat tries for a takedown but Dyer manages to get underhooks.
Dyer fails to pull guard.
Maudonat can't break the clinch.
Maudonat trying to stall but Dyer improves his position.
Maudonat seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dyer is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyer.
Maudonat has Dyer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dyer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maudonat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Dyer decides to pull guard.
Dyer pulls Maudonat in close to his closed guard and prevents Maudonat from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maudonat trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
Dyer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maudonat scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maudonat wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
Dyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maudonat.
Dyer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maudonat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dyer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dyer scores with a one two! Maudonat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dyer tries for a takedown but Maudonat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rafeu Maudonat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Dyer.
Maudonat dives in and grabs Dyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyer pushes down on Maudonat's head and hops out.
Dyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maudonat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dyer gets a clinch.
Dyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maudonat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maudonat is looking to break free of the clinch but Dyer has double underhooks.
Dyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dyer prevents the takedown attempt.
Maudonat is trying to break free.
Dyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Dyer breaks the clinch.
Dyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maudonat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dyer throws a nice looking combination but Maudonat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Maudonat slips the punch.

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.
Dyer closes the distance and clinches up with Maudonat, looking for a takedown. Dyer pushes Maudonat against the cage but Maudonat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Maudonat fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maudonat is fending him off so far but Dyer persists. Nope, Maudonat circles away and we're back to standing.
Maudonat displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dyer.
Maudonat scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Charles Dyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafeu Maudonat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maudonat 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rafeu Maudonat!