PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andres Mcfadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Opjetronie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Mcfadden
vs
Opjetronie

197 cm
21
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andres Mcfadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tony Opjetronie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Opjetronie tries to keep at a distance but Mcfadden has taken the fight into the clinch.

Mcfadden decides to pull guard.
Mcfadden wants to sweep here but Opjetronie controlling him for the moment.
Opjetronie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcfadden throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Opjetronie wants to control from the top but Mcfadden keeps moving.
Mcfadden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opjetronie wants to pass the guard but Mcfadden is keeping the position.
Mcfadden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Opjetronie controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfadden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Opjetronie throwing strikes from guard but Mcfadden blocks nicely.
Mcfadden is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Opjetronie avoids the head kick by Mcfadden.
Tony Opjetronie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcfadden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Opjetronie swivels and escapes.
Opjetronie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mcfadden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Opjetronie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Opjetronie tried to score with a low kick but Mcfadden checks it.
Opjetronie misses with a leg kick
and Mcfadden counters with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Opjetronie is defended easily by Mcfadden.
Opjetronie dives in for a single leg takedown but Mcfadden sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcfadden lands a glancing blow to the side of Opjetronie's head.
Opjetronie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcfadden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Opjetronie somewhat.
Andres Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Opjetronie.
Opjetronie misses with a takedown attempt - Mcfadden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Mcfadden looking to score a takedown here. Opjetronie is defending well but Mcfadden drives through and ends up in Opjetronie's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfadden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcfadden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcfadden is looking to work some ground and pound but Opjetronie has wrist control.
Mcfadden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcfadden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Mcfadden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mcfadden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Opjetronie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Opjetronie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Opjetronie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcfadden defends it easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Opjetronie looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mcfadden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Opjetronie sprawls well initially but Mcfadden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Opjetronie tries to kick Mcfadden off in order to stand up. Mcfadden Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Mcfadden thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfadden moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Mcfadden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Opjetronie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mcfadden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Opjetronie with a poor takedown
and Mcfadden counters with a two punch combo.

Mcfadden rushes Opjetronie and presses him up against the cage.
Opjetronie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcfadden gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Opjetronie is pressed up against the cage. Mcfadden has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Opjetronie down to the mat. Opjetronie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mcfadden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Opjetronie circles away.
Opjetronie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcfadden defends well and Opjetronie ends up having to push Mcfadden into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andres Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Opjetronie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opjetronie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Opjetronie leaves Mcfadden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Opjetronie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Opjetronie wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcfadden won't allow it.
Mcfadden tries for a takedown but Opjetronie manages to get underhooks.
Opjetronie is trying to pull guard but Mcfadden has him pressed against the cage.

Mcfadden pulls Opjetronie into guard.
Opjetronie won't allow Mcfadden to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mcfadden is on top in guard.

Opjetronie is looking to stand back up but Mcfadden counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Opjetronie.
Opjetronie tries to kick Mcfadden off but Mcfadden keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mcfadden seems to be looking for submissions.

Mcfadden wants to work for an arm triangle but Opjetronie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcfadden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Opjetronie can do to turn this around?
Mcfadden prevents Opjetronie from improving his position.
Mcfadden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mcfadden is thwarting Opjetronie's attempts to control the position.
Mcfadden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opjetronie is looking to control Mcfadden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Opjetronie avoid being mounted?
Opjetronie wants to improve his position but Mcfadden is controlling well.

Mcfadden seems to be looking for submissions.
Opjetronie taking some punishment here, with Mcfadden in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Opjetronie wants to control but Mcfadden passes into side.
Opjetronie is looking for a sweep.
Opjetronie is trying to work for a sweep but Mcfadden has mounted him!
Opjetronie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Opjetronie is breathing heavily.
Opjetronie is trying to reverse the position but instead Mcfadden has taken his back - oops!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Opjetronie just trying to survive but Mcfadden is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Opjetronie tries to escape but Mcfadden has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Mcfadden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Opjetronie is defended easily by Mcfadden.
Opjetronie shoots for a takedown but Mcfadden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcfadden is looking to counter with head kicks.
Opjetronie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Andres Mcfadden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Opjetronie.
Opjetronie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcfadden misses with an attempted mid kick.
Opjetronie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Opjetronie is looking to clinch but Mcfadden is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opjetronie shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcfadden sprawls well. He's pushed Opjetronie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcfadden appears to be looking for a big counter.

Mcfadden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Opjetronie sprawls well initially but Mcfadden persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mcfadden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Opjetronie sees it coming and defends easily.
Opjetronie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mcfadden scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcfadden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Mcfadden.

Mcfadden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andres Mcfadden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcfadden missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Mcfadden is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Opjetronie manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Mcfadden rushes Opjetronie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Opjetronie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcfadden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mcfadden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Opjetronie shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden shows good takedown defense.
Andres Mcfadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Opjetronie is looking to score with low kicks.

Mcfadden rushes Opjetronie and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opjetronie wants to break free but Mcfadden has control.
Mcfadden is looking for a takedown.
Mcfadden looking for a takedown.
Opjetronie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mcfadden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Opjetronie is trying to control but can't.
Opjetronie wants to control the action here but instead Mcfadden manages to pass to full mount!
Mcfadden breaks from Opjetronie's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opjetronie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Opjetronie covers up after that shot from Mcfadden.
Mcfadden lands shots from the back.
Mcfadden trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Opjetronie doesn't escape.

Mcfadden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tony Opjetronie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andres Mcfadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Opjetronie is taking damage to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Mcfadden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfadden 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 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Mcfadden!