PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Veenhof (ranked 4623 p4p, 5156 weight class) and Alexander Igor (ranked 511 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Igor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Veenhof
vs
Igor

183 cm
22
168
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
175
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derek Veenhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Igor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veenhof looks to score with a jab to the body but Igor is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Igor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Igor swings for the body but Veenhof moves out of range.

Igor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Veenhof wants to get back to his feet but Igor passes into half guard.

Veenhof is positioning himself well to prevent Igor advancing to mount.
Igor trying to control the action but Veenhof is working from the bottom.
Veenhof manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veenhof is looking to stand up but Igor isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor is looking to pass into half guard but Veenhof pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Veenhof is in guard.

Igor working for a triangle but Veenhof defends it easily.
Veenhof trying to control the position from guard on top but Igor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Igor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Igor is trying to hold Veenhof in close to prevent damage but Veenhof has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Igor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Veenhof pulls his head out easily.
Igor wants to control but Veenhof is keeping busy.

Veenhof decides to stand and escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Igor clinches.
Igor tries to pull guard but Veenhof forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Veenhof manages to break the clinch.
Veenhof connects with a nice looking jab.
Veenhof lands with a cross.
Derek Veenhof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Igor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Veenhof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Igor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Veenhof defends it nicely.
Igor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veenhof scores with a crisp jab that stopped Igor in his tracks.
Igor misses with a takedown attempt - Veenhof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Derek Veenhof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Igor.
Veenhof punishes Igor's body with a nice straight punch.
Igor looks winded!
Veenhof bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veenhof with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Igor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veenhof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igor somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Veenhof as Igor shoots in.
Veenhof moves into range and connects with a jab.
Igor has his takedown stuffed
and Veenhof counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Veenhof uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Igor has time to react.

It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Veenhof scores with a one two! Igor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Veenhof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Igor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Veenhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veenhof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igor can do to turn this around?
Veenhof connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Igor's hands.
Derek Veenhof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Igor moves into the clinch successfully.
Igor has Veenhof pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Veenhof manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor is looking for a takedown.

Igor manages to break the clinch.
Veenhof scores with a jab. Igor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Veenhof leaves Igor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Derek Veenhof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Igor.
Igor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veenhof lands a right hook to the body.
Igor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Igor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veenhof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igor somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenhof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Veenhof bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Igor's head.
Derek Veenhof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veenhof lands a body shot.
Veenhof scores with a nice head shot.
Igor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Veenhof lands a jab to Igor's midsection.
Veenhof looks to land a combination but Igor avoids it well.
Veenhof scores with a hook to the body. Igor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veenhof lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Igor backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veenhof connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Veenhof lands a right hook to the body.
Veenhof digs a good hook to Igor's body.
A jab from Veenhof finds it's way through Igor's defenses.
Veenhof feints a jab promting Igor to slip. Veenhof then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Igor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Igor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Igor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Igor with that takedown attempt.
Veenhof scores with a hook to the body. Igor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Veenhof lands with a nice combination. Igor backs away looking to recover.
Igor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Veenhof works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Derek Veenhof is winning the standup battle so far.
Veenhof lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof cracks Igor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Igor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Veenhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veenhof lands a slapping body shot.
Veenhof lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veenhof lands a slapping body shot.
Veenhof lands a slapping body shot.
Veenhof throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veenhof bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Veenhof. Beautiful body shot.
Veenhof tries to bum rush Igor with a series of wild strikes but Igor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Veenhof both land. Nice combination.
Veenhof fails to land with a series of punches.

Igor darts in and clinches Veenhof up against the cage.

Igor breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Veenhof displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Igor.
Veenhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Igor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Veenhof but Veenhof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Veenhof throws a one two combo.
Veenhof connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igor goes for a double leg but Veenhof avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Veenhof continues to drive forward.
Igor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veenhof jabs at Igor's body.
Veenhof is working the combinations to good effect here.
Veenhof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Veenhof dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Veenhof throws a shot to the body.
Veenhof keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Veenhof as Igor shoots in.
Veenhof throwing a counter right hand but Igor manages to avoid it.
Veenhof throws out a powerful jab.
Igor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veenhof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Veenhof. That snapped Igor's head back.
Veenhof slips a jab and a cross from Igor.
Veenhof fails to land with a series of punches.
Veenhof cracks Igor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Veenhof throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veenhof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veenhof moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Veenhof is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Veenhof scores with a shot to the body.
Igor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Igor or perhaps it was just good defense by Veenhof, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Veenhof throws a one two combo.
Veenhof closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Veenhof scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Igor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Veenhof lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veenhof scores with a jab to the body.
Veenhof lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veenhof lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veenhof getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Veenhof connects with a crisp jab.
Igor shoots for a double leg takedown but Veenhof sprawls well. He's pushed Igor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Derek Veenhof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Igor.
Veenhof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Igor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veenhof as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Igor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veenhof with a jab.
Veenhof thuds his right hand into Igor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Veenhof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veenhof is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veenhof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Igor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice body punch from Veenhof.
Igor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Veenhof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veenhof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Igor avoids the body shot from Veenhof.
Igor throws a counter combo.
Igor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Veenhof lands with a nice body punch.
Veenhof misses with a series of wild punches.
Igor avoids the body shot from Veenhof.
Igor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veenhof sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Igor somewhat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Veenhof.
Igor lands with a shot to the body.
Veenhof lands with a good body shot.
Igor fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veenhof throws a one two combo.
Veenhof jabs at Igor's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veenhof looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Igor counters with a body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Igor or perhaps it was just good defense by Veenhof, which made it look bad.
Igor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Veenhof.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Igor.
Derek Veenhof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veenhof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexander Igor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veenhof lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Veenhof cracks a nice hook into Igor's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Veenhof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veenhof, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Veenhof!
A very excited looking Derek Veenhof made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.