PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Der Hoorn (ranked 4961 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jonhson (ranked 7430 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Van Der Hoorn has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Van Der Hoorn
vs
Jonhson

192 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robin Van Der Hoorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jonhson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonhson shoots and misses
and Van Der Hoorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonhson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Van Der Hoorn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn misses with a body punch.

Van Der Hoorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Hoorn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Hoorn.

Van Der Hoorn gets a clinch.
Jonhson prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jonhson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Van Der Hoorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Hoorn gets underhooks to prevent Jonhson's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson jumps guard but Van Der Hoorn stands there with Jonhson around his waist. Jonhson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jonhson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Der Hoorn prevents it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jonhson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jonhson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Der Hoorn uses good head movement to avoid it.

Van Der Hoorn breaks the clinch.
Van Der Hoorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jonhson tries to avoid it but Van Der Hoorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jonhson to the ground. Jonhson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonhson closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Hoorn, looking for a takedown. Jonhson pushes Van Der Hoorn against the cage but Van Der Hoorn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn slaps away a takedown attempt from Jonhson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Der Hoorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Jonhson.
Van Der Hoorn is looking for a counter combo.
Van Der Hoorn throws a right and a left that Jonhson avoids nicely.
Jonhson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Der Hoorn scores with a head kick.

It looks like Brandon Jonhson has been cut.
Jonhson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Der Hoorn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jonhson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn throws a head kick that half lands.

Jonhson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Van Der Hoorn drives through and clinches with Jonhson against the cage.
Jonhson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Der Hoorn finish him?
Van Der Hoorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonhson seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn has Jonhson pushed against the cage.

Van Der Hoorn breaks the clinch.
Jonhson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Der Hoorn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jonhson wants to clinch but Van Der Hoorn slips to the side
and Van Der Hoorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonhson dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonhson looks winded!

Jonhson moves into the clinch.

Van Der Hoorn pulls guard.
Van Der Hoorn pulls Jonhson in close to prevent any damage.
Jonhson stopping the sweep attempt from Van Der Hoorn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jonhson 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonhson looking to sit in guard and control but Van Der Hoorn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Van Der Hoorn is pushing down on Jonhson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jonhson is fighting to maintain full guard but Van Der Hoorn has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Hoorn trying to pass the guard but Jonhson defending well.
Jonhson is trying to stand up here but Van Der Hoorn is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Van Der Hoorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jonhson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Van Der Hoorn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonhson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Hoorn somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Van Der Hoorn gets control of Jonhson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Van Der Hoorn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Van Der Hoorn keeping moving, preventing Jonhson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonhson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Van Der Hoorn is proving hard to escape from.

Van Der Hoorn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jonhson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jonhson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson trying to control but Van Der Hoorn is working from the bottom.
Jonhson looking to sit in guard and control but Van Der Hoorn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Van Der Hoorn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Hoorn won't allow Jonhson to sweep him here.
Jonhson managing to control the position.

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.
Jonhson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jonhson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Hoorn is controlling him.

Jonhson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Der Hoorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jonhson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Der Hoorn has passed into side control.
Van Der Hoorn throws an elbow but Jonhson slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonhson tries to escape but Van Der Hoorn is in control.
Jonhson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Der Hoorn trying to control the action but Jonhson is working from the bottom.
Jonhson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Der Hoorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

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

Van Der Hoorn has Jonhson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jonhson is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Der Hoorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jonhson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jonhson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Der Hoorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Van Der Hoorn.
Van Der Hoorn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Jonhson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jonhson is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jonhson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Van Der Hoorn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jonhson's cut.
That's time! Van Der Hoorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Jonhson checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Der Hoorn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jonhson counters by clinching up.
Jonhson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Van Der Hoorn lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Van Der Hoorn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jonhson lands a knee to the body.
Jonhson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Der Hoorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Hoorn tries to clinch up.
Van Der Hoorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Jonhson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jonhson.
Robin Van Der Hoorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jonhson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonhson moves in looking to clinch but Van Der Hoorn pushes him off.
Jonhson tries to clinch up but Van Der Hoorn circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Der Hoorn is looking to counter the offense by Jonhson and move into the clinch.
Robin Van Der Hoorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jonhson looks for a takedown but Van Der Hoorn sprawls well.
Van Der Hoorn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jonhson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Der Hoorn connects with a high kick.

Van Der Hoorn gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jonhson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jonhson.
Jonhson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jonhson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jonhson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Hoorn is defended easily by Jonhson.
Jonhson throws out a counter right but Van Der Hoorn avoids it with no problem.
Jonhson lunges at Van Der Hoorn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Der Hoorn's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Jonhson as he connects with a hook.
Van Der Hoorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Jonhson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonhson connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Hoorn throws a nice looking combination but Jonhson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonhson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robin Van Der Hoorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Hoorn. No joy for Jonhson on that attempt.
Van Der Hoorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Der Hoorn misses with a two punch combination.

Jonhson closes the distance and clinches.
Jonhson tries to circle away but Van Der Hoorn has him pinned against the cage.
Jonhson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Der Hoorn is trying to pull guard but Jonhson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robin Van Der Hoorn has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Jonhson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonhson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Der Hoorn defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Hoorn moves in looking to clinch but Jonhson pushes him off.
Van Der Hoorn fails with an attempt to clinch.

Jonhson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Van Der Hoorn manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jonhson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Van Der Hoorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonhson can do to turn this around?
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 Hoorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonhson fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon Jonhson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robin Van Der Hoorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Der Hoorn misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robin Van Der Hoorn.
Well Van Der Hoorn 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Van Der Hoorn!