PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piet Karel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Ryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryder has chosen Country Boy by Aaron Lewis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Karel
vs
Ryder

175 cm
21
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

174 cm
21
142 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Piet Karel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Ryder!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karel moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karel.
Karel lands a nice elbow.
Ryder is looking to take this one to the mat.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karel stops a takedown attempt from Ryder.
Ryder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Piet Karel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ryder.
Ryder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karel is keeping busy.

Ryder tightens his grip and picks Karel up, before dumping him to the ground. Karel manages to land in guard.

Karel is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karel lands an elbow that stopped Ryder in his tracks for a moment.

Ryder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karel throws a series of punches but Ryder avoids them all with ease.
Ryder is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ryder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karel.
Karel cracks Ryder with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Karel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Ryder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karel lands an elbow just above Ryder 's eye.

Ryder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ryder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karel works over Ryder's head and body with a nice combination.
Karel jabs at Ryder's body.
Karel feints a jab promting Ryder to slip. Karel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ryder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Karel gets a clinch.
Ryder looking for a takedown.
Karel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karel lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryder takes an elbow to the temple.
Karel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karel lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryder is working for takedown but Karel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryder takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryder tries to score a body lock takedown but Karel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karel lands an elbow that stopped Ryder in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ryder takes an elbow to the temple.
Karel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karel lands an elbow that stopped Ryder in his tracks for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryder manages to break the clinch.
Karel scores with a one two! Ryder had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karel lands a high kick!

Karel darts in and clinches Ryder up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karel.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karel.

It looks like William Ryder has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Karel lands an elbow just above Ryder 's eye.
Karel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryder tries for a takedown but Karel manages to get underhooks.
Ryder is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karel is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karel lands an elbow inside.
Karel lands an elbow inside that Ryder shrugs off.
Ryder is looking for a takedown.
Karel avoiding damage.
Karel lands an elbow inside.
Karel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryder's defenses.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Karel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ryder's defenses.
Karel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karel is pressed up against the cage. Ryder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karel down to the mat. Karel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Karel instigates a clinch.

Ryder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karel swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Karel lands with a shot to the body.
Ryder avoids the head kick by Karel.
Karel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ryder doesn't seem bothered though.
Karel stalks Ryder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryder's face. Ryder staggers backwards, shaken.
Karel scores with a head kick.
Jab from Karel.
Karel throws a head kick that half lands.
Karel works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karel connects with a looping right hand.
Karel connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karel has closed the distance and engaged Ryder in a clinch.
Ryder wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karel.
Karel lands an elbow inside.

Ryder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Karel has managed to clinch.
Karel pushes Ryder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ryder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karel slows down the pace here.
Karel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryder can do to turn this around?
Karel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karel as Ryder tries to tie him up.
Karel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Piet Karel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ryder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryder wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karel tries to stall but Ryder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karel is working Ryder over against the cage.
Karel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ryder.

Ryder breaks the clinch.
Karel scores with a hook.
Ryder shoots in but Karel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from Karel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel lands with a kick to the temple. Ryder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ryder wants a takedown.

Ryder breaks the clinch.
Ryder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karel throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ryder.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karel, as that shot connected.
Karel cracks Ryder with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karel throws a one two combo.
Karel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karel rushes Ryder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karel lands a nice elbow.
Ryder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Karel lands a damaging elbow.
Ryder can't get the takedown.
Ryder wants a takedown but no success here.
Karel lands an elbow just above Ryder 's eye.
Karel lands a nice elbow.

Ryder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karel lands an overhand right.
Karel connects with a jab.

Ryder is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryder is still on wobbly legs! Can Karel finish him?
Karel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ryder momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piet Karel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Ryder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick by Karel misses

and Ryder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Karel pushes Ryder off and gets back to his feet.
Ryder seems to have recovered his senses.
Ryder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karel.
Piet Karel is winning the standup battle so far.
Karel throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karel cracks Ryder with a good jab.
Karel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karel.
Piet Karel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryder takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Karel.
Karel lands with a good body shot.

Karel has Ryder up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Ryder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karel thuds a left hand into Ryder's body.
Karel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Karel duly obliges.
Karel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karel sizes up Ryder with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Piet Karel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ryder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot lands for Karel.
Karel cracks Ryder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Karel darts in and clinches Ryder up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryder as Karel tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Karel.

Ryder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Karel rushes Ryder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Karel lands an elbow inside.

Ryder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karel stuns Ryder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Karel moves into range and clinches up with Ryder.
Karel slowing the pace effectively.

Ryder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karel throws a head kick that misses.
Ryder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Karel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ryder wants to stall.
Karel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Karel lands a nice elbow.
Ryder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryder tries for a takedown but Karel manages to get underhooks.
Piet Karel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Ryder.
Karel is pressed up against the cage. Ryder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karel down to the mat. Karel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ryder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Karel rushes Ryder and presses him up against the cage.
Karel lands an elbow that stopped Ryder in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karel lands an elbow inside.
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!
Karel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karel.
Karel just leaning against Ryder, taking a breather.
Karel lands an elbow inside that Ryder shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karel.
Karel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karel taking a breather.
Karel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ryder takes a shot to the head.
Karel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karel lands a shoulder strike.

Ryder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
William Ryder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karel scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piet Karel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karel 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piet Karel!
In defeat, William Ryder stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am sorry next time I will break his arm'.