PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. 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?

Jackman
vs
Kluivert

180 cm
21
185 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
183 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)
AnonymouS

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Kluivert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jackman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kluivert looking to sit in guard and control but Jackman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluivert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kluivert trying to keep a closed guard but Jackman is proving a slippery customer.

Kluivert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackman wanted to stand there but Kluivert had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Jackman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Kluivert looking for a guillotine here but Jackman defends easily.
Jackman is looking to stand up but Kluivert won't let him.

Kluivert working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackman has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

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.

Jackman is trying to work for a kimura but Kluivert is defending well.
Kluivert trying to control from the bottom.

Kluivert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kluivert flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kluivert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackman defends well and Kluivert ends up having to push Jackman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert goes for a takedown attempt but Jackman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harvey Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kluivert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackman misses the target.
Kluivert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kluivert shoots in for a double leg but Jackman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kluivert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackman misses the shot to the body.
Jackman scores with a jab to the head.
Jackman throws a shot to the body.

Jackman takes the fight into the clinch.

Kluivert breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kluivert.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackman as he jumps to the side.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackman tries to sprawl out of it but Kluivert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kluivert takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Kluivert with that takedown attempt.
Kluivert shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackman sprawls well. He's pushed Kluivert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kluivert looks winded!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kluivert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kluivert fails with the takedown
enabling Jackman to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Jackman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jackman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluivert. Kluivert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kluivert with a poor takedown
and Jackman counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackman missing with a left hand there. Kluivert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackman as he avoids it easily.
Jackman moves into range and connects with a jab.

Kluivert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kluivert lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kluivert throws an elbow that misses. Jackman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kluivert's guard. Nice move by Jackman!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control the position.

Kluivert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackman preventing the sweep.
Kluivert keeps trying to improve his position.
Kluivert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackman's guard.

Jackman controlling Kluivert's posture.
Kluivert looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackman being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is pushing down on Jackman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kluivert has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kluivert is looking to stall here but Jackman recovers full guard.
Jackman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kluivert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kluivert.
Kluivert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kluivert defends it nicely.
Jackman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackman sprawls well. Jackman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kluivert gets slowly back to his feet.
Harvey Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Kluivert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackman circles away.
Jackman is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackman stuffs the takedown attempt from Kluivert. Kluivert gets slowly back to his feet.
Kluivert shoots and misses
and Jackman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Jackman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kluivert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kluivert avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kluivert.
Jackman connects with a nice looking jab.

Jackman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kluivert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kluivert pulls Jackman in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert has a closed guard, preventing Jackman from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackman is stalling in the full guard.
Jackman wants to stand but Kluivert has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kluivert fails with the takedown
letting Jackman counter with a right hand.

Jackman clinches with his opponent.
Jackman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kluivert can do to turn this around?
Kluivert drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harvey Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robin Kluivert.
Jackman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kluivert won't allow it.
Kluivert tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kluivert is looking for a takedown.
Kluivert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kluivert is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackman pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Jackman jumps into guard, dragging Kluivert to the mat.
Kluivert trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackman manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Jackman trying to control but Kluivert is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kluivert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harvey Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackman wants to stand but Kluivert is controlling his posture from full guard.

Jackman gets to his feet. Kluivert looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jackman scores with a one two! Kluivert had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kluivert tries for a takedown but Jackman circles away easily
and Jackman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman throws a good cross that connects.
Jackman wants to clinch.
Robin Kluivert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluivert takes one to the chin there.
Jackman connects with a body shot.
Kluivert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jackman.
Kluivert dives in and grabs Jackman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackman pushes down on Kluivert's head and hops out.
Kluivert with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Kluivert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluivert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluivert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jackman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kluivert doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Jackman to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackman 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Jackman!
During a confident post fight interview, Harvey Jackman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.