PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaap Van Der Merwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernard Krakowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Der Merwe
vs
Krakowski

205 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaap Van Der Merwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bernard Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Merwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Krakowski as he avoids it easily.
Van Der Merwe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krakowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Merwe somewhat.
Van Der Merwe connects with a crisp jab.
Van Der Merwe tries to clinch but Krakowski moves away
and Krakowski counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Van Der Merwe is predictable there
and Krakowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Merwe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krakowski defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaap Van Der Merwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krakowski lands with a nice combination. Van Der Merwe backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Jaap Van Der Merwe has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe thows a leg kick but Krakowski checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Der Merwe wants to clinch but Krakowski slips to the side
and Krakowski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krakowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Krakowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Merwe throws a leg kick
and Krakowski counters with a nice body kick.
No luck for Van Der Merwe with that takedown attempt.
Krakowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Der Merwe is breathing heavily.
Van Der Merwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Der Merwe fails with the takedown.
Krakowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski digs a good body shot into Van Der Merwe's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakowski misses with a head kick.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense.
Krakowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krakowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krakowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krakowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Krakowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krakowski lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Der Merwe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Krakowski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Der Merwe rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Der Merwe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Krakowski delivers a nice body kick.
Krakowski throws a head kick that Van Der Merwe semi-blocks.
Bernard Krakowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krakowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Van Der Merwe. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Der Merwe misses with a takedown attempt
and Krakowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Der Merwe takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Krakowski sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Van Der Merwe to the ground! Krakowski dives into full mount looking to finish!

Van Der Merwe is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski throws some wild stikes that Van Der Merwe manages to avoid easily.
Van Der Merwe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Krakowski.
Van Der Merwe throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Krakowski throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Van Der Merwe is looking to get to half guard.
Krakowski looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Merwe is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Krakowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaap Van Der Merwe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krakowski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bernard Krakowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Krakowski misses
and Van Der Merwe counters with a body kick.
Krakowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Merwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a takedown but Krakowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Van Der Merwe with that takedown attempt.
Van Der Merwe darts in trying to clinch
and Krakowski counters with a nice body shot.
Krakowski thows a body kick. Van Der Merwe tries to catch it but that hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Der Merwe shoots in and drives through. Krakowski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaap Van Der Merwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Merwe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krakowski's waist but Krakowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Der Merwe off to one side.
A head kick by Van Der Merwe misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaap Van Der Merwe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Merwe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Krakowski.
Van Der Merwe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krakowski. That one must have hurt.
Van Der Merwe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Der Merwe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krakowski finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Der Merwe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krakowski. Van Der Merwe shrugs it off though.
Van Der Merwe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krakowski.
Van Der Merwe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Der Merwe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Krakowski throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Merwe avoids the head kick by Krakowski.
A cross from Krakowski lands.
Krakowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Der Merwe.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a double leg but Krakowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krakowski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Der Merwe's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski lands with a hook. Van Der Merwe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krakowski dips to his left and cracks Van Der Merwe with an uppercut!
Van Der Merwe closes the distance but Krakowski moves to the side
and Krakowski counters with a low kick, right behind Van Der Merwe 's knee.
Van Der Merwe walks into a left hand.
Krakowski connects with a right hand. Van Der Merwe shakes it off.
No joy there for Krakowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krakowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Der Merwe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krakowski counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krakowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krakowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Der Merwe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krakowski lands a jab to the nose.
Krakowski lands a right hook to the body.
Krakowski connects with a crisp jab.
Van Der Merwe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Merwe dodges the punch combination from Krakowski.
Krakowski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernard Krakowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaap Van Der Merwe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body kick there by Krakowski.
Van Der Merwe moves to clinch but Krakowski breaks away
and Krakowski counters with a three punch combo that has Van Der Merwe backing up. Van Der Merwe nods at Krakowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Jaap Van Der Merwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Merwe shoots in for a double leg but Krakowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krakowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Merwe circles away quickly and effectively.
Krakowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Krakowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Der Merwe eats them both and turns towards Krakowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Der Merwe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Merwe moves to clinch but Krakowski breaks away
and Krakowski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krakowski thuds a left hand into Van Der Merwe's body.
Krakowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Der Merwe.
Krakowski lands a nice hook to Van Der Merwe's body. Van Der Merwe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krakowski throws a nice looking combination but Van Der Merwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krakowski scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Van Der Merwe misses.
Krakowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Merwe fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Der Merwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krakowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krakowski counters with a leg kick.
Jab from Krakowski.
Van Der Merwe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Der Merwe misses with a jab to the body
and Krakowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Merwe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krakowski throws a series of punches but Van Der Merwe moves out of range.
Krakowski throws a body punch but Van Der Merwe moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Merwe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaap Van Der Merwe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Merwe has his takedown stuffed
and Krakowski counters with a good low kick that Van Der Merwe was not able to check.
Van Der Merwe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Der Merwe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krakowski counters with a good low kick that Van Der Merwe was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krakowski throws a front kick that sends Van Der Merwe stumbling back into the cage.
Krakowski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Der Merwe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Van Der Merwe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakowski clobbers Van Der Merwe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Der Merwe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krakowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krakowski.
Krakowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Krakowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krakowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Krakowski!