PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hellio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Van De Kamp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellio comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Boys. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hellio
vs
Van De Kamp

215 cm
26
140 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

162 cm
20
133 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Bad Mojo

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hellio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Van De Kamp!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van De Kamp feints and as Hellio raises his hands in defense, Van De Kamp changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van De Kamp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hellio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van De Kamp is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Van De Kamp drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hellio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Van De Kamp has Hellio in his guard.
Van De Kamp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hellio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hellio trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Van De Kamp looking for a guillotine here but Hellio defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Van De Kamp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hellio defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellio throwing strikes from guard but Van De Kamp blocks nicely.

Van De Kamp has his foot on Hellio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hellio works his way back into a safe position though.

Van De Kamp working for a triangle but Hellio defends it easily.
Hellio tries to stand but Van De Kamp is controlling from the bottom.
Van De Kamp pulls Hellio in to control the position.
Hellio stopping the sweep attempt from Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp keeping moving, preventing Hellio from controlling successfully.
Hellio postures up in Van De Kamp's guard and throws a big left but Van De Kamp blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van De Kamp takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hellio lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hellio there.
Van De Kamp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hellio swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hellio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van De Kamp on his heels. He'll look to pass Van De Kamp's guard now, I'm sure.
Van De Kamp controlling Hellio's posture.
Hellio trying to control but Van De Kamp is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hellio manages to get himself to full guard.
Hellio controls Van De Kamp momentarily but Van De Kamp frees himself.
Van De Kamp slips nicely into half guard.

Hellio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hellio is breathing heavily.

Van De Kamp looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Van De Kamp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Van De Kamp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hellio wants to control but Van De Kamp is keeping busy.
Van De Kamp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hellio!

Van De Kamp has control of Hellio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hellio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Van De Kamp looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Van De Kamp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hellio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van De Kamp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellio's waist but Hellio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van De Kamp off to one side.
A jab from Hellio finds it's way through Van De Kamp's defenses.
Dan Hellio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Van De Kamp shoots in and gets a takedown into Hellio's guard.
Van De Kamp works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van De Kamp moves into full mount! Hellio won't be happy about that!

Hellio defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van De Kamp.
Van De Kamp trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hellio wants to hold on but Van De Kamp pushes him away.

Van De Kamp swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hellio is now in Van De Kamp's guard. A big mistake from Van De Kamp there, giving up the dominant position!
Hellio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellio lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellio trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Kamp wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hellio trying to control the position from guard on top but Van De Kamp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van De Kamp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chris Van De Kamp has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hellio postures up in Van De Kamp's guard and throws a big left but Van De Kamp blocks it.
Van De Kamp looking for a sweep. Not yet Van De Kamp, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Van De Kamp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van De Kamp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hellio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van De Kamp to the ground. Hellio is now in Van De Kamp's guard.
Van De Kamp pulls Hellio in close to prevent any damage.

Van De Kamp is looking for a triangle but Hellio pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellio preventing the sweep.

Hellio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van De Kamp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hellio has managed to get both his arms back between Van De Kamp's legs - danger averted.
Hellio wants to control from the top but Van De Kamp keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van De Kamp is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Dan Hellio wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hellio lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van De Kamp.
Hellio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Van De Kamp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van De Kamp trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van De Kamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellio looking for a sweep. Not yet Hellio, not yet.
Van De Kamp wants to control from the top but Hellio keeps moving.
Van De Kamp pushing down on Hellio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van De Kamp trying to control from half guard but Hellio is working away.
Van De Kamp passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Kamp controlling from the full mount.
Van De Kamp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van De Kamp tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Van De Kamp working for a submission but Hellio is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Van De Kamp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Van De Kamp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hellio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Van De Kamp tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Van De Kamp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hellio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hellio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van De Kamp has his hands on Hellio's head, controlling the position.
Van De Kamp keeping moving, preventing Hellio from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hellio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Van De Kamp manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hellio has Van De Kamp in his guard.
Van De Kamp lands a couple of elbows.

Van De Kamp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Van De Kamp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van De Kamp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Kamp passes into half guard.
Van De Kamp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Van De Kamp is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hellio is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Van De Kamp!