PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick van Greeven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). van Greeven's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tom Waits - Telephone call from Istanbul. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

van Greeven
vs
Manhoef

205 cm
22
299 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

202 cm
22
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Organic Peak Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick van Greeven!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everaldo Manhoef!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
van Greeven misses with a hook.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef connects with a high kick.
Manhoef throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef misses with a wild combination.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by van Greeven.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
van Greeven misses with a takedown attempt - Manhoef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Manhoef lands but van Greeven takes it in his stride.
Manhoef tries to clinch there but van Greeven circles away.
van Greeven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef tries to clinch but van Greeven is having none of it.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
van Greeven takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manhoef throws a nice head kick!
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by van Greeven.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a high kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from van Greeven.
Manhoef lands a head kick. van Greeven smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by van Greeven.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef lands a head kick!
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
van Greeven avoids the head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manhoef scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a series of punches but van Greeven avoids them all with ease.
Manhoef throws a head kick that van Greeven semi-blocks.

van Greeven shoots in and bounces Manhoef off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Manhoef working for a triangle but van Greeven defends it easily.
van Greeven is stalling in the full guard.

van Greeven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
van Greeven knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhoef on the ground.

Manhoef had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. van Greeven is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Manhoef Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take van Greeven's back instead.
Manhoef looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Manhoef is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
van Greeven tries to get to full guard but Manhoef has control of the leg.
van Greeven trying to control here.
van Greeven tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
van Greeven tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
van Greeven is looking to improve his position.
van Greeven is working hard here to advance position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
van Greeven scores with a takedown into Manhoef's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Everaldo Manhoef dominated that round.
That's time! van Greeven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Manhoef as van Greeven shoots in.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Dick van Greeven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Manhoef.
Manhoef connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

van Greeven drives through with a takedown into guard.
van Greeven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Manhoef throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Manhoef is breathing heavily.

Manhoef goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. van Greeven escapes and is now in half guard on top.
van Greeven trying to control from half guard but Manhoef is working away.

Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van Greeven lands a nice short elbow.
Manhoef is staying active underneath van Greeven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
van Greeven working Manhoef over with strikes.
van Greeven wants to pass to mount but Manhoef is defending the position.
van Greeven slips a nice elbow through Manhoef's hands, connecting with Manhoef's forehead.
Manhoef has hold of van Greeven's hands but van Greeven slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
van Greeven is nestled in close to Manhoef, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

van Greeven is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Manhoef doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time van Greeven.
van Greeven lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven is pressing down on Manhoef's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manhoef is holding on for now.

Manhoef looking for submissions off his back.
Manhoef is trying to defend against the ground and pound but van Greeven scores with a couple of nice shots.
van Greeven lands strikes from half guard.

Manhoef actively working from the bottom here.
Manhoef is refusing to be controlled, as van Greeven sits in half guard.

Manhoef is defending against the submission attempts here by van Greeven.
van Greeven drops an elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven winds up and cracks Manhoef with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
van Greeven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working.

Manhoef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. van Greeven lands a nice short elbow.
van Greeven is pressing down on Manhoef's thigh, looking to free his foot. Manhoef is holding on for now.
van Greeven moves nicely into side control.

van Greeven thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
van Greeven throws an elbow but Manhoef slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick van Greeven dominated that second round.
That's time! van Greeven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Manhoef lands a high kick!
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
van Greeven swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
van Greeven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Manhoef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manhoef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
No joy there for Manhoef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef throws a head kick that van Greeven semi-blocks.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
van Greeven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manhoef tries to avoid it but van Greeven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manhoef to the ground. Manhoef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manhoef lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Manhoef lands but van Greeven takes it in his stride.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Manhoef does no damage.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manhoef goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Manhoef misses with a head kick.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and van Greeven moves out of range easily.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for van Greeven with that takedown attempt.
Everaldo Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef moves in looking to clinch but van Greeven pushes him off.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
Manhoef throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by van Greeven or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef scores with a head kick.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by van Greeven.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but van Greeven paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by van Greeven or perhaps it was just good defense by Manhoef which made him look bad.
Manhoef lands a high kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manhoef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef lands a high kick!
Manhoef is looking to clinch.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and van Greeven moves out of range easily.

van Greeven bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef parries the strikes from van Greeven easily there. van Greeven is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Manhoef to escape.
Manhoef manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Manhoef is looking for a kimura but van Greeven is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Manhoef to get the leverage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Manhoef is trying to work for a kimura but van Greeven is defending well.

Manhoef is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, van Greeven has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Everaldo Manhoef really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

van Greeven scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
van Greeven wants to free his trapped foot but Manhoef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
van Greeven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manhoef tries to roll over but van Greeven keeps him under control.
van Greeven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manhoef's head.
Manhoef wants to get back to full guard.
van Greeven working Manhoef over with strikes.
van Greeven drops an elbow to the side of Manhoef's head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
van Greeven is tying to control. Manhoef wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
van Greeven winds up and cracks Manhoef with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manhoef actively working from the bottom here.

Manhoef actively working from the bottom here.
van Greeven scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
van Greeven looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manhoef with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
van Greeven lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
van Greeven is nestled in close to Manhoef, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
van Greeven prevents Manhoef from improving his position.

van Greeven is trying to work for a kimura but Manhoef is defending well.
Manhoef makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manhoef.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef keeping full guard, as van Greeven tries to pass.
van Greeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoef is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manhoef working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. van Greeven doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. van Greeven manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
van Greeven passes Manhoef's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Manhoef actively working from the bottom here.
van Greeven trying to pass the guard but Manhoef defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from van Greeven.
Manhoef is pressing down on van Greeven's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
van Greeven lands a couple of decent looking shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manhoef is on top in guard.
van Greeven can't keep his opponent in guard - Manhoef advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
van Greeven striking from the bottom.
Manhoef is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. van Greeven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

van Greeven working for submissions but it's allowed Manhoef to get to half guard.

Manhoef is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. van Greeven doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Manhoef.
van Greeven on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if van Greeven tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Manhoef wants to work for an arm triangle but van Greeven is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
van Greeven striking from the bottom.

Manhoef is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and van Greeven defends it well.
van Greeven is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
van Greeven wants to improve his position but Manhoef is controlling well.

van Greeven looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dick van Greeven will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and van Greeven moves out of range easily.
Everaldo Manhoef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manhoef but Manhoef pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
van Greeven takes a kick to the side of the head.
Manhoef throws a series of strikes that have van Greeven backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manhoef fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef lands a head kick!
Manhoef throws a quick head kick that skims the top of van Greeven's head.
Manhoef tries to clinch but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
van Greeven throws a low kick but Manhoef avoids it.
Manhoef pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Everaldo Manhoef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
van Greeven looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the temple. van Greeven shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick from Manhoef lands but van Greeven takes it in his stride.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
van Greeven misses with a body shot.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
van Greeven fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick van Greeven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
van Greeven avoids the head kick by Manhoef.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a head kick.
van Greeven tries for a takedown but Manhoef sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Manhoef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as van Greeven backs up against the cage.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
van Greeven shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
Manhoef tries a head kick but it misses.
Manhoef lands with a slapping head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by van Greeven.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef throws a head kick but van Greeven moves out of range.
Manhoef misses with a few strikes there.
Manhoef plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
van Greeven blocks a head kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhoef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manhoef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Everaldo Manhoef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manhoef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everaldo Manhoef!
Everaldo Manhoef is the new super heavyweight champion!