PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ophas Iamsaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Thuan Dang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamsaard comes to the ring accompanied by Orono Wor Petchpun Highlight. Van Thuan Dang will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Iamsaard
vs
Thuan Dang

175 cm
19
142 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

160 cm
26
135 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ophas Iamsaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Thuan Dang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iamsaard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Iamsaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang wants to clinch up but Iamsaard keeps it at a distance.
Iamsaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iamsaard wants to clinch.
Thuan Dang takes a swing at Iamsaard's ribcage but misses.
Thuan Dang digs a good body shot into Iamsaard's ribs.
Iamsaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iamsaard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thuan Dang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Iamsaard closes the distance and pushes Thuan Dang back into the ropes.
Thuan Dang has Iamsaard pushed against the ropes.
Iamsaard working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Thuan Dang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iamsaard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Iamsaard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iamsaard is looking to break free of the clinch but Thuan Dang has double underhooks.
Iamsaard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thuan Dang has him pressed against the ropes.
Thuan Dang tries a body shot but Iamsaard blocks it.
Thuan Dang keeps control of Iamsaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thuan Dang scores a nice knee to the body.
Iamsaard stalls.
Thuan Dang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iamsaard blocks it with crossed arms.
Thuan Dang pushes Iamsaard back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thuan Dang.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iamsaard being controlled against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Thuan Dang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard is trying to break the clinch but Thuan Dang has him pressed against the ropes.
Thuan Dang taking a breather.
Thuan Dang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thuan Dang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Iamsaard is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Thuan Dang fails to land.
Iamsaard managing to block the knees to the body from Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang misses with a body punch.
Iamsaard slowing the pace effectively.
Iamsaard managing to block the knees to the body from Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard managing to block the knees to the body from Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard blocks a body shot from Thuan Dang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang lands a knee to the body.
Thuan Dang misses with a knee strike.
Thuan Dang looks gassed!
Thuan Dang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Iamsaard has had enough of the clinch but Thuan Dang keeps him there for the moment.
Thuan Dang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iamsaard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thuan Dang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iamsaard avoids it.
Thuan Dang leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iamsaard takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Thuan Dang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Iamsaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iamsaard throws a series of punches but Thuan Dang moves out of range.
Iamsaard throws a right hand that Thuan Dang ducks under and follows up with a left that Thuan Dang also avoids with ease.
Iamsaard misses the shot to the body.
Iamsaard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thuan Dang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thuan Dang fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thuan Dang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thuan Dang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Thuan Dang misses with a wild combination.
Thuan Dang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iamsaard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Iamsaard does no damage.
Thuan Dang is breathing heavily.
Iamsaard throws a series of punches but Thuan Dang avoids them all with ease.
Thuan Dang is looking to clinch.
Iamsaard tries to bum rush Thuan Dang with a series of wild strikes but Thuan Dang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iamsaard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thuan Dang counters with a two punch combo.
Thuan Dang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iamsaard moves away.
Thuan Dang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iamsaard.
No joy there for Iamsaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iamsaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang connects with a body shot that sends Iamsaard's belly button to the back.
Thuan Dang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iamsaard back to the ropes. Thuan Dang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A left and a right from Thuan Dang both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang motions for Iamsaard to come forward. Thuan Dang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thuan Dang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iamsaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iamsaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iamsaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iamsaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thuan Dang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iamsaard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thuan Dang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thuan Dang dodges the punch combination from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang digs a good body shot into Iamsaard's ribs.
Thuan Dang cracks Iamsaard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Thuan Dang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thuan Dang throws a combination. Iamsaard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thuan Dang scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Thuan Dang jabs Iamsaard right on the nose. Iamsaard blinks but takes it well.
Iamsaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thuan Dang.

Thuan Dang drives through and clinches with Iamsaard against the ropes.
Iamsaard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thuan Dang just leaning against Iamsaard, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thuan Dang unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iamsaard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Iamsaard breaks the clinch.
Iamsaard moves out of range of the body kick.
Iamsaard throws a chopping leg kick but Thuan Dang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Iamsaard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thuan Dang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iamsaard misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iamsaard moves out of range as Thuan Dang throws a body kick.
A punch combination from Thuan Dang misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Van Thuan Dang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thuan Dang thows a body shot but no joy.
Iamsaard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thuan Dang is looking to clinch but Iamsaard is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thuan Dang.
Thuan Dang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Iamsaard rather than just go for the knockout.
Thuan Dang throws a series of punches but Iamsaard avoids them all with ease.
Iamsaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iamsaard dodges the punch combination from Thuan Dang.
Iamsaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iamsaard fails to land with a series of punches.
Thuan Dang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thuan Dang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamsaard misses with a few strikes there.
Thuan Dang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iamsaard at a distance.
Iamsaard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iamsaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ophas Iamsaard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thuan Dang works over Iamsaard's head and body with a nice combination.
Iamsaard misses with a few strikes there.
Thuan Dang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iamsaard circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Iamsaard.
Thuan Dang throws an overhand right that lands on Iamsaard's shoulder, as Iamsaard tries to avoid the shot.
Thuan Dang misses with a double jab.
Van Thuan Dang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iamsaard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iamsaard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iamsaard keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thuan Dang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Iamsaard at a distance.
Thuan Dang throws a nice looking combination but Iamsaard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iamsaard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iamsaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thuan Dang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thuan Dang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some wild striking there from Iamsaard.
Iamsaard takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iamsaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thuan Dang lands with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Thuan Dang scores with a four punch combination!
Iamsaard looks to clinch
and Thuan Dang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Thuan Dang looks to land a combination but Iamsaard avoids it well.
No joy there for Thuan Dang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Iamsaard does no damage.
Thuan Dang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Thuan Dang scores with a four punch combination!
Thuan Dang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thuan Dang misses with a wild combination.
Iamsaard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Thuan Dang pushes Iamsaard up against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iamsaard is trying to force a seperation but Thuan Dang has the dominant position.
Thuan Dang lands a nice shot to the body.
Thuan Dang lands with a left to the head.
Thuan Dang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Iamsaard.
Thuan Dang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ophas Iamsaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thuan Dang trying to land knees to the body.
Iamsaard avoiding damage as Thuan Dang throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Iamsaard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thuan Dang keeps control of Iamsaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Iamsaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thuan Dang throws a series of strikes that have Iamsaard backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Van Thuan Dang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thuan Dang 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Van Thuan Dang!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Van Thuan Dang!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Van Thuan Dang!

Van Thuan Dang wins by unanimous decision!