PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs comes to the cage accompanied by Redundant by Green Day. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Van Der Sluijs
vs
Zombo

182 cm
22
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
183 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicholas Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Zombo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Der Sluijs backs up against the cage.
Zombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zombo throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zombo slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Sluijs.
Zombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sluijs is just out of range.
Van Der Sluijs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zombo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vinny Zombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick as Zombo jumps back.
Zombo misses with an uppercut. Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Zombo checks a leg kick nicely.
Zombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombo just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Sluijs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zombo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Van Der Sluijs throws a push kick but Zombo slaps the foot to one side.
Zombo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombo. Van Der Sluijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zombo misses with a straight right.
Zombo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zombo is looking to score with low kicks.
Zombo misses with a hook. Van Der Sluijs ducked under it nicely.
Zombo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs checks a low kick from Zombo.
Zombo throws a one two combo.
Zombo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zombo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Der Sluijs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Van Der Sluijs is predictable there
letting Zombo counter with a right hand.
Van Der Sluijs wants to land a leg kick but Zombo is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zombo.
Van Der Sluijs throws a low kick but Zombo moves out of range easily.
Van Der Sluijs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zombo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombo chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a poor cross that misses
and Zombo counters with a big head kick but Van Der Sluijs shrugs it off.
Good work by Van Der Sluijs as he checks the leg kick.
Zombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Sluijs.
Zombo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zombo misses with a body shot
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick
and Zombo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zombo moves forwards but Van Der Sluijs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zombo checks a leg kick.
Zombo blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Zombo. Beautiful body shot.
Zombo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Zombo thuds his shin into the meat of Van Der Sluijs's side.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a kick to the body.
Zombo tries to land a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs saw it coming and moves away.
Van Der Sluijs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zombo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick nicely.
Zombo scores with a spinning back kick!
Zombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Sluijs moves away.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Zombo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zombo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Der Sluijs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs blocks the body kick.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick but Zombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Zombo blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Zombo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Der Sluijs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zombo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zombo throws a wild body kick that Van Der Sluijs sees coming a mile off.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zombo checks it well.
Zombo looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sluijs is just out of range.
Zombo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zombo lands a jab to Van Der Sluijs's midsection.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick which misses Zombo's front leg but catches the back leg as Zombo tries to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs moves away from the strike by Zombo.
Van Der Sluijs wants to land a leg kick but Zombo is out of range.
Van Der Sluijs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zombo's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zombo throws a body kick that misses.
Van Der Sluijs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zombo.
Zombo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook to the side of Zombo's head but Zombo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Zombo 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.

Van Der Sluijs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zombo throws an overhand right that lands on Van Der Sluijs's shoulder, as Van Der Sluijs tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Van Der Sluijs tenderised Zombo's leg. Zombo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zombo misses with a kick to the body
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Sluijs tries a low kick but Zombo avoids it.
Zombo throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Zombo tried to score with a low kick but Van Der Sluijs checks it.
Zombo misses with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Van Der Sluijs.
A clash of legs there as Van Der Sluijs blocks the low kick.
Zombo staying out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombo.
Van Der Sluijs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zombo misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the body shot from Zombo.
Zombo throws a leg kick
letting Van Der Sluijs counter with a right hand.
A jab from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Zombo thows a body shot but no joy.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Der Sluijs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Der Sluijs tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombo is able to avoid easily.
Zombo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Der Sluijs rather than just go for the knockout.
Zombo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zombo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zombo ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zombo thows a body shot but no joy.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a hook.
Zombo throws a looping overhand right but Van Der Sluijs ducks down to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a nice head shot.
Zombo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zombo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Sluijs manages to avoid it.
Zombo lands a nice hook to Van Der Sluijs's body. Van Der Sluijs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Zombo moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs throws a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick but Zombo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs motions for Zombo to come forward. Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a leg kick.
Zombo throws a front kick aimed at Van Der Sluijs's knee but Van Der Sluijs avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Der Sluijs. That's going to slow Zombo down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Zombo checks a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zombo.
Zombo misses with a wild body shot.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.
Zombo takes one on the button.
Zombo throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Der Sluijs.
Zombo tries a low kick but Van Der Sluijs avoids it.
Van Der Sluijs throws a series of strikes that have Zombo backpedaling.
Zombo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Der Sluijs fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body kick.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zombo lands with a good body shot.
Zombo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zombo missing with a left hand there. Van Der Sluijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Sluijs throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zombo is looking to land body kicks.
Zombo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Der Sluijs throws out the jab.
Zombo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zombo connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zombo lands a head shot.
Zombo lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zombo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

It looks like Nicholas Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
Van Der Sluijs throws a low kick but Zombo moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Zombo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Der Sluijs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zombo.
Zombo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Der Sluijs. That did some damage!
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick.
Zombo takes a swing at Van Der Sluijs's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Zombo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a straight left.
Van Der Sluijs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zombo.
Van Der Sluijs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zombo is out of range and Van Der Sluijs settles back down.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a jab to the head.
Zombo connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a kick to the temple. Zombo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Der Sluijs doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zombo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zombo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zombo tries a head kick but it misses.
Zombo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zombo cracks a nice hook into Van Der Sluijs's ribs.
A combination from Zombo does no damage.
Van Der Sluijs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Zombo with a good jab.
Zombo tries to score with a low kick but Van Der Sluijs moves his leg out of the way.
Zombo tries a low kick but Van Der Sluijs avoids it.
Vinny Zombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zombo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zombo tries to score with a low kick but Van Der Sluijs moves his leg out of the way.
Zombo checks a low kick from Van Der Sluijs.
A good leg kick by Zombo.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zombo counters with a nice body shot.
Zombo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Der Sluijs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zombo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Sluijs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zombo. That's going to slow Van Der Sluijs down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Van Der Sluijs
and Zombo counters with an outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
Zombo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Der Sluijs throws a looping overhand right but Zombo ducks down to avoid it.
Zombo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zombo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Der Sluijs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Der Sluijs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zombo counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zombo!
Zombo thumps Van Der Sluijs with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Der Sluijs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
An inside leg kick from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Van Der Sluijs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zombo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs clobbers Zombo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Van Der Sluijs is predictable there
enabling Zombo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombo tries to bum rush Van Der Sluijs with a series of wild strikes but Van Der Sluijs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Sluijs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zombo looks to land a body kick but Van Der Sluijs moved away.
Van Der Sluijs lands a glancing blow to the side of Zombo's head.
Zombo lands a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zombo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Der Sluijs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Der Sluijs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Zombo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zombo 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Zombo!
Vinny Zombo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.