PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Van Bromer (ranked 5790 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Jane (ranked 4276 p4p, 411 weight class). Van Bromer comes to the cage accompanied by Go To War - Nothing More. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Van Bromer
vs
Jane

180 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Van Bromer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Jane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane takes a swing at Van Bromer's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Van Bromer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Bromer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Bromer duly obliges.
Van Bromer lunges at Jane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jane's hand.
Van Bromer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jane.
Van Bromer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jane throws out a counter right but Van Bromer avoids it with no problem.
Van Bromer works over Jane's head and body with a nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Bromer as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jane takes the fight into the clinch.

Jane has clasped his hands together around Van Bromer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Van Bromer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jane remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jane trying to control the position but Van Bromer is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane laying and praying for a moment but Van Bromer takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jane tries to pass to full mount but Van Bromer defends it.
Jane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Van Bromer tries to roll over but Jane keeps him under control.
Jane working over Van Bromer with some ground and pound. Van Bromer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Bromer is looking for a sweep. Jane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Bromer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jane is pressing down on Van Bromer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Bromer is holding on for now.
Jane working over Van Bromer with some ground and pound. Van Bromer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Bromer trying to control but Jane postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane trying to control the action but Van Bromer is working from the bottom.
Jane slips a nice elbow through Van Bromer's hands, connecting with Van Bromer's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Van Bromer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Bromer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jane scoring with some ground and pound.
Jane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Van Bromer keeping moving, preventing Jane from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jane is controlling him.
Jane content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Bromer throws a leg kick but Jane sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've been told by Van Bromer's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jane dodges the punch combination from Van Bromer.

Jane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Bromer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Van Bromer breaks the clinch.
Van Bromer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jane circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Van Bromer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Van Bromer misses with a series of wild punches.
Jane throws a jab when Van Bromer was well out of range.
Van Bromer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Bromer counters with a three punch combo that has Jane backing up. Jane nods at Van Bromer to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Van Bromer.
Van Bromer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jane momentarily.
Van Bromer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jane eats them both and turns towards Van Bromer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Jane closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Bromer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jane can do to turn this around?
Jane tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Bromer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Bromer can't break the clinch.
We've been informed that Jane has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Bromer's efforts to push away.

Jane gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Bromer is refusing to be controlled, as Jane sits in half guard.
Van Bromer is trying to stand up here but Jane is controlling him well.
Jane tries to pass to full mount but Van Bromer defends it.
Van Bromer is looking to escape.
Jane is looking to advance position but Van Bromer won't allow it.
Van Bromer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jane is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Bromer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jane is pressing down on Van Bromer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Bromer is holding on for now.

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.
Jane trying to control the action but Van Bromer is working from the bottom.
Jane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Bromer wants to improve his position but Jane is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Van Bromer trying to control but Jane postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Van Bromer misses with a hook.
Van Bromer misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jane back to the cage. Van Bromer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No joy there for Van Bromer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Van Bromer.
Jane wants to counter with a clinch but Van Bromer pushes him away.
Jane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Bromer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Bromer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Jane counters with a single leg into guard. Van Bromer didn't expect that.
Jane passes into half guard.

Jane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Bromer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer is staying active underneath Jane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jane wants to free his trapped foot but Van Bromer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jane working Van Bromer over with strikes.
Jane wants to pass to mount but Van Bromer is defending the position.
Jane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Bromer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jane is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Van Bromer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Bromer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jane.
Van Bromer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Bromer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matt Van Bromer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Bromer connects with a high kick.
Van Bromer misses with a leg kick.

Jane closes the distance and pushes Van Bromer back into the cage.
Van Bromer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jane has him pressed against the cage.
Jane keeps control of Van Bromer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jane has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Van Bromer regains guard immediately.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Van Bromer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jane slowing the pace effectively.

Jane gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Van Bromer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane has Van Bromer pressed against the cage.
Jane is struggling to control the position.
Van Bromer tries to circle away but Jane has him pinned against the cage.
Jane can't find room to land a body shot as Van Bromer controls the action.
Jane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Bromer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matt Van Bromer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Jane.
Jane has Van Bromer pressed against the cage, preventing Van Bromer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Bromer's efforts to push away.
Jane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Bromer has had enough of the clinch but Jane keeps him there for the moment.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Bromer's efforts to push away.
Jane looking for a takedown.
Jane prevents Van Bromer from breaking the clinch.
Jane misses with some punches.
Jane misses with a punch on the inside.
Jane tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Bromer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Van Bromer prevents the takedown attempt.
Jane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Bromer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Bromer's efforts to push away.
Van Bromer working hard to break the clinch.
Van Bromer is trying to break the clinch but Jane has him pressed against the cage.
Jane is looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is trying to drag Van Bromer to the mat but Van Bromer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Jane tightens his grip and picks Van Bromer up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Bromer manages to land in guard.
Jane throws a strike but Van Bromer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Jane has a closed guard, preventing Van Bromer from standing up.
Jane keeping full guard, as Van Bromer tries to pass.
Jane working a defensive guard here.

Jane working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Van Bromer has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Bromer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Van Bromer is looking to advance position but Jane won't allow it.
Van Bromer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Bromer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Van Bromer prevents Jane from improving his position.
Matt Van Bromer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Van Bromer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jane is just riding it out for now. Van Bromer eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Van Bromer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Bromer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Van Bromer!
After winning the bout, Matt Van Bromer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.