PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luc Van Der Vaart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Ce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Van Der Vaart
vs
Ce

182 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

168 cm
16
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luc Van Der Vaart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sun Ce!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Der Vaart scores with a takedown into Ce's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Der Vaart engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Der Vaart throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Vaart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ce on the ground.
Van Der Vaart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Der Vaart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Van Der Vaart.
Ce misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Van Der Vaart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ce on his heels. He'll look to pass Ce's guard now, I'm sure.
Van Der Vaart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ce working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Vaart lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Ce throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Der Vaart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Ce looking for a guillotine here but Van Der Vaart defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Vaart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Der Vaart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Luc Van Der Vaart has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A combination from Van Der Vaart does no damage.

Van Der Vaart has managed to clinch.

Van Der Vaart has Ce pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Van Der Vaart pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ce tumbling to the mat - Van Der Vaart dives into Ce's guard.
Van Der Vaart stopping the sweep attempt from Ce.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ce looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Der Vaart has picked Ce up and slammed him! Ce can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Der Vaart manages to pass to side control!
Van Der Vaart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Van Der Vaart is working Ce over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Vaart happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ce takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Vaart slows the pace down.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Van Der Vaart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Van Der Vaart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ce is trying to defend but Van Der Vaart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ce looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Vaart looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Van Der Vaart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Der Vaart shoots in and bounces Ce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Vaart is controlling him.
Van Der Vaart is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ce is trying to control the position but Van Der Vaart postures up.
Van Der Vaart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Vaart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Luc Van Der Vaart just wasn't active enough.
Ce tries to clinch there but Van Der Vaart circles away.

Van Der Vaart dives in and scores a takedown into Ce's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Vaart preventing the sweep.
Van Der Vaart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Vaart lands a couple of digs.
Van Der Vaart throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Der Vaart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Van Der Vaart stops Ce from standing up.
Ce is breathing heavily.
Van Der Vaart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Van Der Vaart.
Van Der Vaart swats away the attempt to clinch by Ce.
Van Der Vaart stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Vaart wants it to stay on the feet.

Van Der Vaart shoots in and gets a takedown into Ce's guard.
Van Der Vaart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Der Vaart sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Luc Van Der Vaart just wasn't active enough.

Van Der Vaart closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Vaart lands in his opponent's guard.
Van Der Vaart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Der Vaart stays in close to Ce's body and controls the position.
Van Der Vaart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ce being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luc Van Der Vaart.
Ce tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ce tries to clinch but Van Der Vaart moves away

and Van Der Vaart counters with a shoot takedown. Ce fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Vaart is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Vaart's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luc Van Der Vaart dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Van Der Vaart there.

Van Der Vaart dives in and scores a takedown into Ce's guard.
Ce wants to control but Van Der Vaart passes easily into half guard.
Van Der Vaart is taking a breather. Ce says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Van Der Vaart is pressing down on Ce's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ce is holding on for now.
Van Der Vaart not doing much here.

Van Der Vaart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ce is just riding it out for now. Van Der Vaart eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Vaart content to control rather than advance.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Luc Van Der Vaart just wasn't active enough.

Van Der Vaart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ce did well to prevent Van Der Vaart getting side control.
Ce wants to improve his position but Van Der Vaart is controlling well.
Van Der Vaart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sun Ce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Vaart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ce knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Van Der Vaart stops Ce from getting back to his feet.
Van Der Vaart performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luc Van Der Vaart wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Van Der Vaart.
Ce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ce is trying to control Van Der Vaart's posture but Van Der Vaart avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Van Der Vaart politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Van Der Vaart prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ce is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ce wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Vaart drags him back down.
Ce tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Der Vaart taking a breather here.
Van Der Vaart tries to move to mount but Ce blocks the move with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Vaart decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Vaart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Van Der Vaart shoots in and bounces Ce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Vaart passes Ce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Vaart controlling the pace.
Luc Van Der Vaart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luc Van Der Vaart showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Der Vaart has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luc Van Der Vaart!