PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Dark Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Boy
vs
Dark Chocolate

150 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
253 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Dark Chocolate!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Dark Chocolate misses.
Big Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dark Chocolate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dark Chocolate is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throws a series of punches but Dark Chocolate avoids them all with ease.
Dark Chocolate looks for a takedown but Boy sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to bum rush Dark Chocolate with a series of wild strikes but Dark Chocolate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Dark Chocolate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boy misses with a few strikes there.

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.
Nice sprawl there from Boy as Dark Chocolate shoots in.
Big Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Dark Chocolate.
Dark Chocolate closes the distance and clinches up with Boy, looking for a takedown. Dark Chocolate pushes Boy against the cage but Boy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy fails to land with a series of punches.
Boy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dark Chocolate fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark Chocolate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dark Chocolate.
Dark Chocolate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dark Chocolate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boy wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Boy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dark Chocolate shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boy as he jumps to the side.
Dark Chocolate avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dark Chocolate shoots in looking for a takedown. Boy tries to sprawl out of it but Dark Chocolate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dark Chocolate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dark Chocolate.
Dark Chocolate wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
Boy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dark Chocolate is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Dark Chocolate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Boy really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Dark Chocolate is proving a slippery customer.
Dark Chocolate wants to get up but he can't break Boy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dark Chocolate is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy 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.
Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dark Chocolate stands and steps away. Boy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boy throws a combination that misses

and Dark Chocolate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark Chocolate stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Boy has Dark Chocolate pulled in close to control his posture.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dark Chocolate manages to get himself to full guard.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Dark Chocolate is retaining full guard.

Dark Chocolate had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Boy is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dark Chocolate Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Boy's back instead.
Dark Chocolate is breathing heavily.

Dark Chocolate is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boy for a finish.

That's four 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.
Dark Chocolate throwing sloppy strikes.

Dark Chocolate working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boy breaks Dark Chocolate's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dark Chocolate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy advances to half guard.

Boy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dark Chocolate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Dark Chocolate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Boy misses.
No luck for Dark Chocolate with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dark Chocolate is defended easily by Boy.
Dark Chocolate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dark Chocolate counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dark Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dark Chocolate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy trying to control the position.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dark Chocolate wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dark Chocolate is one step ahead there.

Dark Chocolate has gone for a leg lock! Boy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dark Chocolate's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dark Chocolate throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy postures up in Dark Chocolate's guard and throws a big left but Dark Chocolate blocks it.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dark Chocolate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dark Chocolate keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.

Dark Chocolate looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boy passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy is pressing down on Dark Chocolate's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dark Chocolate is holding on for now.
Boy working Dark Chocolate over with strikes.
Boy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dark Chocolate has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

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 Big Boy.
I think Boy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!