PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Van Der Sluijs
vs
Xystorophoroi Ii

178 cm
20
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.

Van Der Sluijs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xystorophoroi Ii manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Xystorophoroi Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Van Der Sluijs is now in Xystorophoroi Ii's guard. A big mistake from Xystorophoroi Ii there, giving up the dominant position!

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Der Sluijs defends well.
Van Der Sluijs won't allow Xystorophoroi Ii to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Xystorophoroi Ii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xystorophoroi Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Der Sluijs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Van Der Sluijs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Van Der Sluijs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xystorophoroi Ii for as long as he can get away with.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Sluijs is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Laurens Van Der Sluijs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Xystorophoroi Ii shoots for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Xystorophoroi Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Der Sluijs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a looping right.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a wild body shot.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls well.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii.
Van Der Sluijs just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii is defended easily by Van Der Sluijs.
Xystorophoroi Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sluijs is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xystorophoroi Ii circles away.
Jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a body punch but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Xystorophoroi Ii with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xystorophoroi Ii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Sluijs.
Xystorophoroi Ii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Der Sluijs throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Laurens Van Der Sluijs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Van Der Sluijs bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xystorophoroi Ii's head backwards.
Van Der Sluijs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xystorophoroi Ii misses with a low kick.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a jab.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws a leg kick that misses.

Xystorophoroi Ii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Van Der Sluijs to the mat! Van Der Sluijs manages to get full guard.
Van Der Sluijs keeping moving, preventing Xystorophoroi Ii from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xystorophoroi Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Sluijs is keeping the position for now.

Xystorophoroi Ii has gone for a leg lock! Van Der Sluijs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xystorophoroi Ii's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Van Der Sluijs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Xystorophoroi Ii trying to control the position.

Van Der Sluijs stands and steps away. Xystorophoroi Ii gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Van Der Sluijs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xystorophoroi Ii lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii is working for a submission of some sort.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs is trying is best to control the position here.
Van Der Sluijs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Van Der Sluijs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Der Sluijs tries to get out of the position.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Sluijs keeps working.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for a kimura but Van Der Sluijs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xystorophoroi Ii to get the leverage.
Van Der Sluijs trying to hold on to Xystorophoroi Ii's head to control him but Xystorophoroi Ii postures up.

Xystorophoroi Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Der Sluijs doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xystorophoroi Ii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Der Sluijs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Xystorophoroi Ii is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sluijs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xystorophoroi Ii wants to advance to full mount but Van Der Sluijs doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big right hand but Xystorophoroi Ii slips the punch.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to chop away at Van Der Sluijs's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xystorophoroi Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Xystorophoroi Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Van Der Sluijs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xystorophoroi Ii to score with a decent uppercut.

Van Der Sluijs closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Sluijs lands in his opponent's guard.

Xystorophoroi Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Xystorophoroi Ii working for a triangle but Van Der Sluijs defends it easily.
Van Der Sluijs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Der Sluijs pushes down on Xystorophoroi Ii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xystorophoroi Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Der Sluijs controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Der Sluijs stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Van Der Sluijs dips to his left and cracks Xystorophoroi Ii with an uppercut!
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook
and Van Der Sluijs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Xystorophoroi Ii moves out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xystorophoroi Ii has his takedown stuffed
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xystorophoroi Ii defending well as Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big left hand.
Xystorophoroi Ii connects with the punch.
Xystorophoroi Ii scores with a hook to the body. Van Der Sluijs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xystorophoroi Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs is looking to wear down Xystorophoroi Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xystorophoroi Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Der Sluijs tries to move into range but Xystorophoroi Ii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Der Sluijs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xystorophoroi Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Van Der Sluijs somewhat.
No luck for Van Der Sluijs with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xystorophoroi Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Der Sluijs moves away.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab when Xystorophoroi Ii was well out of range.
Xystorophoroi Ii moves away from the strike by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut. Xystorophoroi Ii saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xystorophoroi Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Sluijs thows a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Der Sluijs 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
Laurens Van Der Sluijs seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.