PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Tsui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Amsterdam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Amsterdam
vs
Tsui

180 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Hellbent
Valhalla Fight Wear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Amsterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Tsui!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsui misses with a takedown

and Amsterdam counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tsui won't be happy with that.
Amsterdam scores with a couple of short elbows.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Tsui is defending well.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Tsui is defending well.
Amsterdam working the head and body with strikes.
Tsui is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amsterdam scores with punches from side control.
Tsui tries to buck Amsterdam off but Amsterdam is having none of it.
Tsui manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Amsterdam tries to get to full guard but Tsui has control of the leg.
Tsui trying to pass the guard but Amsterdam defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amsterdam looking for submissions off his back.
Amsterdam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Amsterdam tries to get to full guard but Tsui has control of the leg.
Amsterdam is holding on to half guard well.

Amsterdam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsui moves nicely into side control.
Tsui working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tsui working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Amsterdam wants to control but Tsui postures up.
Amsterdam is looking to reverse the position.
Amsterdam wants to control but Tsui postures up.
Amsterdam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tsui.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amsterdam gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Amsterdam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tsui trying to control the position from guard on top but Amsterdam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsui throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amsterdam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tsui postures up.
Tsui won't allow Amsterdam to sweep him here.
Amsterdam working a defensive guard but Tsui passes into half guard.
Amsterdam is looking to improve his position.
Tsui is trying to control the action in half guard but Amsterdam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amsterdam keeping hold of Tsui's head, controlling as best he can.
Amsterdam is trying to maintain the position but Tsui is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tsui trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Amsterdam gets caught napping as Tsui dives in and scores a takedown. Amsterdam manages to retain guard.
Amsterdam trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amsterdam trying to control the position here.
Amsterdam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sam Tsui will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Amsterdam or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsui, which made it look bad.
Tsui closes the distance and clinches up with Amsterdam, looking for a takedown. Tsui pushes Amsterdam against the cage but Amsterdam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown but Tsui shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Amsterdam. No joy for Tsui on that attempt.
Amsterdam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsui defends well and Amsterdam ends up having to push Tsui into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Amsterdam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tsui lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Amsterdam wants to get back to full guard.
Tsui is thwarting Amsterdam's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amsterdam is looking to improve his position.
Amsterdam is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsui is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amsterdam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsui.
Amsterdam is trying is best to control the position here.
Tsui is looking to advance position but Amsterdam won't allow it.
Amsterdam manages to get to full guard.

Tsui thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsui wants to pass the guard but Amsterdam is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amsterdam is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Amsterdam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsui defends well.
Amsterdam is trying to control the position but Tsui postures up.
Tsui looking to pass the guard.
Amsterdam keeping moving, preventing Tsui from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsui shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsui is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amsterdam. Tsui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amsterdam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsui looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amsterdam displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tsui.

Tsui shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Amsterdam manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Amsterdam looking for a sweep. Not yet Amsterdam, not yet.
Amsterdam trying to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tsui drops back looking for a leg! Amsterdam is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amsterdam manages to kick Tsui off! Tsui jumps back into Amsterdam's guard.
Amsterdam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Amsterdam has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tsui should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Amsterdam has tightened it up now! Tsui should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robert Amsterdam!
Sam Tsui spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes, you just have to take a loss. Today was one of those days where i just had to take it. But next time, I'll make someone Tap-Out!'.