PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between David Vangaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vangaard
vs
Sagat

177 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Vangaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edwin Sagat!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vangaard shoots in for a double leg but Sagat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Vangaard tries to sprawl but Sagat drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sagat controlling the action here.
Vangaard is looking to control Sagat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vangaard avoid being mounted?
Vangaard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat moves into full mount! Vangaard won't be happy about that!

Vangaard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sagat.
Vangaard wants to control but Sagat is having none of it.
Sagat sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vangaard tries to hold on but Sagat pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vangaard is looking to improve his position but Sagat isn't that keen on the idea.
Sagat sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Vangaard can't escape the position.
Sagat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vangaard tries to hold on but Sagat pushes him away.
Vangaard working to try and regain half guard.
Sagat controlling the pace for now.
Vangaard is squirming around, avoiding Sagat's attempts to control the action.
Vangaard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vangaard tries to hold on but Sagat postures up.
Sagat is landing with some decent strikes but Vangaard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vangaard tries to hold on but Sagat postures up.
Vangaard has given up his back here.
Sagat is not going to allow Vangaard to sit and survive in this position.
Sagat controls the position.
Sagat scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Vangaard is looking for a way out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vangaard just trying to survive but Sagat is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Vangaard rolls, trying to escape but Sagat keeps control of the position.

Sagat working for a choke but Vangaard is defending well.
Sagat trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vangaard doesn't escape.

Sagat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sagat has the hooks in. Vangaard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sagat misses with an elbow to the head.
Sagat is not going to allow Vangaard to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vangaard trying to control but not successfully.

Sagat working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sagat lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vangaard's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sagat looking to break Vangaard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Vangaard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sagat will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vangaard trying to control the action but Sagat just sinks the hooks in.
Vangaard tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vangaard wants to control his opponent's hands but Sagat gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edwin Sagat dominated that round.
That's time! Vangaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vangaard misses with a takedown attempt

and Sagat counters with a takedown into side control.
Vangaard is looking to regain half guard here but Sagat keeps moving and retains side control.

Sagat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Edwin Sagat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vangaard is looking to regain half guard here but Sagat keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Vangaard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Sagat seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vangaard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vangaard wants to control but Sagat is keeping busy.

Sagat is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vangaard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vangaard is trying to maintain the position but Sagat is very close to passing his half guard.
Vangaard won't allow Sagat to pass to mount.
Vangaard is trying to control but can't.

Sagat is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vangaard is just riding it out for now. Sagat eventually gives up the hold.
Vangaard tries to get to full guard but Sagat has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sagat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vangaard trying to control but Sagat postures up.
Vangaard wants to improve his position but Sagat is controlling well.
Vangaard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sagat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sagat's back!

Vangaard has his arm under Sagat's chin here. Game over son! Vangaard squeezes tightly and Sagat is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Vangaard!
After the fight, David Vangaard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.