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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Van Der Gof (ranked 6840 p4p, 5024 weight class) and Desmond Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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250
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edgar Van Der Gof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Desmond Smith!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Gof pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Der Gof is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith decides to pull guard.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Der Gof manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith stops Van Der Gof from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Van Der Gof is working from the bottom.
Van Der Gof being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Gof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Gof looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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.
Smith wants to control but Van Der Gof is keeping him busy.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Van Der Gof rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by Van Der Gof!
Van Der Gof postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Gof's guard.
Van Der Gof pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gof working a defensive guard here.
Van Der Gof is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith gets to his feet - Van Der Gof follows without any prompting.
Van Der Gof scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Desmond Smith has been cut.
Van Der Gof throws a head kick that misses.
Van Der Gof throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Van Der Gof throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Van Der Gof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Gof moves out of range easily.
Van Der Gof scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Der Gof is breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Van Der Gof, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Van Der Gof against the cage but Van Der Gof circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Van Der Gof can't break the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Der Gof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Gof got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Der Gof has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Gof has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Der Gof is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Desmond Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Smith's cut.
That's time! Van Der Gof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Der Gof throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints the counter takedown.
Van Der Gof throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith blocks a head kick by Van Der Gof.
Van Der Gof throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith rushes Van Der Gof and presses him up against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Van Der Gof keeps him there for the moment.
Smith keeps control of Van Der Gof as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Der Gof has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Van Der Gof tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Gof prevents a takedown attempt there.
Van Der Gof is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Gof down to the mat. Van Der Gof avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Der Gof defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Edgar Van Der Gof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Smith.
Smith avoids the head kick by Van Der Gof.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Der Gof circles away.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Van Der Gof feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Der Gof.
Van Der Gof tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Van Der Gof sprawls well.
Edgar Van Der Gof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Der Gof lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith lands a jab to Van Der Gof's midsection.
Smith throws a series of punches but Van Der Gof moves out of range.
Van Der Gof throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgar Van Der Gof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Gof moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gof lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith blocks a head kick by Van Der Gof.
Van Der Gof tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Edgar Van Der Gof is winning the standup battle so far.
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 Gof lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Der Gof knocks Smith to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Smith is rocked!
Van Der Gof wants to stand but Smith is controlling his arm.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Van Der Gof finish him?
Smith is trying to control Van Der Gof's posture but Van Der Gof avoids it.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Van Der Gof tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Der Gof wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Smith uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Van Der Gof throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gof controlling the position.
Van Der Gof trying to control the position.
Van Der Gof wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Van Der Gof being controlled here, momentarily.
Van Der Gof is trying to keep Smith in close.
That's four 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.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith stands up from Van Der Gof's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Van Der Gof thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Der Gof doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
As Van Der Gof backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Van Der Gof manages to avoid it all.
Van Der Gof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Gof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edgar Van Der Gof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Gof misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Van Der Gof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Desmond Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van Der Gof throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Der Gof swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Der Gof tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Gof tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Der Gof moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Van Der Gof scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Der Gof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Van Der Gof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Gof stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Der Gof attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Edgar Van Der Gof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Smith.
Van Der Gof misses with the combination.
Van Der Gof connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets a clinch.
Van Der Gof is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Der Gof down to the mat. Van Der Gof avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Der Gof misses the target.
Smith fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Der Gof.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Van Der Gof's knee but Van Der Gof avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Van Der Gof on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle, before Van Der Gof throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Smith's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Van Der Gof lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Edgar Van Der Gof!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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