PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Luc Bardem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obban Gangmanstyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obban Gangmanstyle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Luc Bardem
vs
Gangmanstyle

190 cm
20
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jean Luc Bardem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obban Gangmanstyle!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangmanstyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Bardem tries to sprawl out of it but Gangmanstyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bardem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gangmanstyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bardem swivels and escapes.
Bardem closes the distance and clinches up with Gangmanstyle, looking for a takedown. Bardem pushes Gangmanstyle against the cage but Gangmanstyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gangmanstyle swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gangmanstyle.
Jean Luc Bardem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obban Gangmanstyle.
Bardem fails with the takedown.

Bardem scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gangmanstyle pushes Bardem off looking to stand but Bardem dives back in and keeps control.
Gangmanstyle is looking to improve his position.
Gangmanstyle gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle is controlling Bardem's posture.
Gangmanstyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bardem postures up.

Gangmanstyle working for a triangle but Bardem defends it easily.
Gangmanstyle trying to keep a closed guard but Bardem is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bardem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bardem is looking to advance position but Gangmanstyle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gangmanstyle tries to control but Bardem wriggling away.
Gangmanstyle controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gangmanstyle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gangmanstyle breaks from Bardem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bardem is breathing heavily.
Gangmanstyle trying to control but Bardem is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle raining down shots from the mount!
Bardem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gangmanstyle on the ground.

Gangmanstyle wants to finish this one by submission but Bardem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gangmanstyle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gangmanstyle controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obban Gangmanstyle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gangmanstyle moves in looking to clinch but Bardem pushes him off.
Gangmanstyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bardem clinches with his opponent.
Gangmanstyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gangmanstyle lands a shoulder strike.
Bardem is trying to break the clinch but Gangmanstyle has him pressed against the cage.
Gangmanstyle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bardem blocks it with crossed arms.
Bardem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gangmanstyle has Bardem pressed against the cage, preventing Bardem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bardem is trying to break the clinch but Gangmanstyle is controlling him.
Gangmanstyle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bardem to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Bardem fails to land.

Bardem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Gangmanstyle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gangmanstyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Gangmanstyle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Bardem does no damage.
Gangmanstyle lands a head kick. Bardem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gangmanstyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Luc Bardem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obban Gangmanstyle.
Gangmanstyle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardem shoots for a double leg takedown but Gangmanstyle sprawls well. He's pushed Bardem's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gangmanstyle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bardem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Bardem tries to keep at a distance but Gangmanstyle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bardem is trying to push Gangmanstyle away but Gangmanstyle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Gangmanstyle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Gangmanstyle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bardem defends it easily.
Bardem scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardem wants to pass the guard but Gangmanstyle is keeping the position.
Gangmanstyle trying to keep a closed guard but Bardem is proving a slippery customer.
Gangmanstyle has control of Bardem's left arm, preventing Bardem from doing any damage.
Gangmanstyle tries to strike from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle is trying to keep Bardem in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Obban Gangmanstyle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gangmanstyle throws a body punch but Bardem moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gangmanstyle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bardem counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bardem works Gangmanstyle's body with a nice hook.

Bardem changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gangmanstyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bardem trying to control the action but Gangmanstyle is working from the bottom.
Gangmanstyle is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Obban Gangmanstyle 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!

Bardem tries to clinch but Gangmanstyle moves out of range.

Bardem gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Gangmanstyle gets to his feet - Bardem follows without any prompting.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gangmanstyle.
Bardem doesn't manage to clinch there - Gangmanstyle circles away.
Gangmanstyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gangmanstyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Bardem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gangmanstyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bardem is looking to clinch.
Jean Luc Bardem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gangmanstyle takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bardem avoiding damage as Gangmanstyle throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle keeps control of Bardem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bardem is trying to break free.
Gangmanstyle tries to stall but Bardem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Gangmanstyle jumps into guard, dragging Bardem to the mat.

Gangmanstyle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bardem escapes and throws Gangmanstyle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Gangmanstyle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle parries the strikes from Bardem easily there. Bardem is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gangmanstyle to escape.
Bardem tries to stand but Gangmanstyle is controlling his head.
Gangmanstyle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bardem's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gangmanstyle keeps working.
Gangmanstyle is looking to control Bardem's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gangmanstyle avoid being mounted?
Obban Gangmanstyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Obban Gangmanstyle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bardem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gangmanstyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Gangmanstyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gangmanstyle passes to full mount!
Gangmanstyle controlling his opponent.
Jean Luc Bardem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gangmanstyle tries to control but Bardem wriggling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Obban Gangmanstyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gangmanstyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obban Gangmanstyle!
Obban Gangmanstyle bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.