PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Reefer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Van Dam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reefer comes to the cage accompanied by smoke 2 joints. Van Dam has chosen Beatdown - Gunman Joe as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kid Reefer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reefer
vs
Van Dam

188 cm
29
216 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

186 cm
26
212 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kid Reefer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Van Dam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reefer misses with a right hand
and Reefer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Kid Reefer has been cut.
Van Dam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Reefer misses the target.
Van Dam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reefer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axel Van Dam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
Reefer jabs Van Dam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reefer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Dam throws a big shot that misses.
Reefer throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dam moves out of range easily.
Van Dam scores with a jab to the body.
Reefer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Dam misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Reefer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dam wants to sweep here but Reefer controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reefer connects with a couple of short punches.

Van Dam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reefer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reefer forces his way into half guard.
Reefer 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reefer is working away from the top position though.
Van Dam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Dam is not content to let Reefer control the position.
Van Dam manages to get to full guard.
Van Dam keeping moving, preventing Reefer from controlling successfully.
Reefer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Dam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Dam working a defensive guard here.
Reefer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Van Dam's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reefer stopping the sweep attempt from Van Dam.
Reefer throws a big right hand that misses.

Reefer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van Dam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reefer has Van Dam in his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Dam won't allow Reefer to sweep him here.
Reefer keeping moving, preventing Van Dam from controlling successfully.
Van Dam postures up.
Van Dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reefer is keeping the position for now.
Reefer wants to sweep here but Van Dam controlling him for the moment.

Reefer has his foot on Van Dam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Dam works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam wants to control from the top but Reefer keeps moving.
Reefer trying to keep a closed guard but Van Dam is proving a slippery customer.
Reefer throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Van Dam chips away with some ground and pound.
Van Dam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reefer is keeping the position for now.
Van Dam passes Reefer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reefer is pressing down on Van Dam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Dam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reefer's head.
Van Dam with a nice head shot there.
Reefer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dam is one step ahead there.
Van Dam looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Van Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but Reefer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reefer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reefer is on top in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reefer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reefer thows a big elbow that misses.
Van Dam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reefer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reefer throws and elbow that misses. Van Dam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reefer's guard. Nice move by Van Dam!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reefer wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Dam postures up and lands a big shot to Reefer's brow.

Reefer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kid Reefer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kid Reefer's cut.
That's time! Reefer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Dam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reefer on the side of the head.
Van Dam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Dam connects with a jab.
Reefer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Dam backs up against the cage.
Van Dam connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Dam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dam.

Van Dam feints and as Reefer raises his hands in defense, Van Dam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but Reefer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dam advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reefer tries to improve position but can't.

Van Dam is trying to get an arm triangle but Reefer is defending well.
Reefer is trying to control Van Dam's posture but Van Dam avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dam trying to control the action but Reefer is working from the bottom.
Van Dam scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reefer to see if he's OK.
Reefer is looking for a sweep.
Reefer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Dam scoring with punches and elbows.

Van Dam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Dam wants to control but Reefer is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam scoring with punches and elbows.
Reefer is looking for a sweep.
Axel Van Dam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reefer sneaks back into half guard.
Van Dam prevents Reefer from improving his position.

Reefer looking for submissions off his back.
Reefer missing with punches from the bottom.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
Van Dam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reefer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Reefer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Dam pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam moves into full mount! Reefer won't be happy about that!

Van Dam looking to secure an arm triangle but Reefer defends it well.
Reefer working to try and regain half guard.
Reefer is working hard here to advance position.
Van Dam controlling the pace for now.
Van Dam lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Van Dam working for a submission but Reefer is keeping him at bay.
Reefer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam prevents Reefer from improving his position.
Van Dam throwing shots but Reefer is blocking nicely.
Reefer wants to get back to full guard.
Van Dam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Van Dam prevents Reefer from getting the reversal.
Van Dam trying to control but Reefer is having none of it.
Reefer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Dam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Van Dam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kid Reefer's cut.
That's time! Reefer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Van Dam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reefer on the side of the head.
Reefer misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Reefer.
Van Dam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Dam misses with an uppercut.
Van Dam tries to bum rush Reefer with a series of wild strikes but Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Dam throws a big shot that misses.
Van Dam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Reefer with that takedown attempt.
Reefer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Dam swinging wildly here.
Van Dam throws an overhand right that lands on Reefer's shoulder, as Reefer tries to avoid the shot.
Reefer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Dam.

Reefer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Van Dam sprawls well initially but Reefer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Van Dam is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reefer wants to control but Van Dam is keeping him busy.
Reefer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Dam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reefer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reefer's back!
Van Dam lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Reefer hold on?!

Van Dam is persistently looking for the submission but Reefer is defending it well.
Reefer tries to escape but Van Dam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reefer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Van Dam.
Reefer can't escape the position.

Van Dam wants to finish this one by submission but Reefer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Van Dam.

Van Dam is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reefer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reefer shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dam landing shots from mount.
Van Dam punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dam lands with some strikes.
Reefer tries to reverse the position but Van Dam maintains control.
BOOM! Van Dam connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van Dam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reefer is looking to escape.
Reefer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reefer is squirming around, avoiding Van Dam's attempts to control the action.
Reefer throwing hammer fists to the chest of Van Dam. What's that going to do exactly?
Van Dam working the ground and pound effectively.
Reefer is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Dam has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Dam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Dam landing strikes from the mount and Reefer is in trouble!

Kid Reefer's cut is getting worse.
Reefer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Dam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reefer is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Dam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Reefer is rocked!

Kid Reefer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kid Reefer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Axel Van Dam!