PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerhard Kreutzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Phil Taylor looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kreutzberg
vs
Taylor

173 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Brute

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gerhard Kreutzberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kreutzberg lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kreutzberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kreutzberg stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Kreutzberg scores with a nice head shot.
Gerhard Kreutzberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kreutzberg with a nice cross.
Kreutzberg lands with a right hand.
Kreutzberg lands a jab to the head.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor looks winded!
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kreutzberg.
A combination from Kreutzberg does no damage.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kreutzberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kreutzberg lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kreutzberg. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreutzberg, as that shot connected.
Kreutzberg cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kreutzberg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Kreutzberg had a free shot at his head there.
Kreutzberg cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kreutzberg duly obliges.
Kreutzberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Kreutzberg misses.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kreutzberg is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kreutzberg throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Kreutzberg tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kreutzberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gerhard Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Taylor.
Donk. Kreutzberg catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg swinging wildly here.

Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreutzberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreutzberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kreutzberg scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreutzberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Taylor.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Kreutzberg misses.
Taylor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kreutzberg scores with a jab to the body.
Kreutzberg fails to land with a series of punches.

Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kreutzberg is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreutzberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor throws a front kick that sends Kreutzberg stumbling back into the cage.
Kreutzberg punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Kreutzberg does no damage.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Kreutzberg avoids nicely.
Kreutzberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor tries to move into range but Kreutzberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kreutzberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kreutzberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Kreutzberg keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerhard Kreutzberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kreutzberg feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Kreutzberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kreutzberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Kreutzberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kreutzberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kreutzberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kreutzberg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kreutzberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreutzberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Kreutzberg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to bum rush Kreutzberg with a series of wild strikes but Kreutzberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gerhard Kreutzberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Kreutzberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Kreutzberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kreutzberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kreutzberg defends it nicely.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kreutzberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreutzberg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Kreutzberg pushes him off.
Kreutzberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerhard Kreutzberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kreutzberg's head.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreutzberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Kreutzberg misses.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kreutzberg is having none of it.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gerhard Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kreutzberg as he avoids it easily.
Taylor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kreutzberg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Taylor.
Kreutzberg jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Kreutzberg scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor tries to move into range but Kreutzberg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kreutzberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Kreutzberg.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kreutzberg moves out of range.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreutzberg.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Kreutzberg connects with the punch.
Kreutzberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Kreutzberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kreutzberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor throws the kick towards the body but Kreutzberg avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Kreutzberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kreutzberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kreutzberg duly obliges.
A jab lands there for Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreutzberg throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Kreutzberg.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Kreutzberg avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreutzberg's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Kreutzberg lands an overhand right.
Kreutzberg leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerhard Kreutzberg dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kreutzberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kreutzberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Kreutzberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreutzberg tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreutzberg to the ground. Kreutzberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kreutzberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good shot there by Kreutzberg.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kreutzberg throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Kreutzberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Kreutzberg scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kreutzberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Kreutzberg's shoulder, as Kreutzberg tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gerhard Kreutzberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Taylor.
Kreutzberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreutzberg.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kreutzberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kreutzberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kreutzberg connects with a looping right hand.
Kreutzberg throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Kreutzberg does no damage.
Kreutzberg connects with the punch.
Kreutzberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreutzberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreutzberg thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Kreutzberg throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Kreutzberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kreutzberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kreutzberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Taylor closes the distance and pushes Kreutzberg back into the cage.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kreutzberg lands with a cross.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws a nice head kick!
Kreutzberg stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreutzberg throws a series of strikes that have Taylor backpedaling.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreutzberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Kreutzberg dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Kreutzberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Kreutzberg.
Kreutzberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kreutzberg.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kreutzberg's efforts to push away.
Kreutzberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kreutzberg's waist but Kreutzberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Kreutzberg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from Kreutzberg misses.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kreutzberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kreutzberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Kreutzberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kreutzberg is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kreutzberg jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Kreutzberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phil Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kreutzberg looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerhard Kreutzberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kreutzberg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerhard Kreutzberg!