PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johan Vermeer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyeam Yurmommy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurmommy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Peanut Butter Jelly Time - Galantis. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vermeer
vs
Yurmommy

172 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johan Vermeer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eyeam Yurmommy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermeer throws a hook to the side of Yurmommy's head but Yurmommy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yurmommy misses with a wild body shot.
Yurmommy connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Johan Vermeer has been cut.
Yurmommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yurmommy looks to land a left hand but Vermeer moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Vermeer.
Yurmommy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vermeer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer connects with a jab.
Yurmommy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vermeer as he jumps to the side.
Vermeer jabs Yurmommy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yurmommy drops his hands momentarily and Vermeer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermeer thuds his right hand into Yurmommy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yurmommy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer misses the jab.
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vermeer lands with an overhand left.
Yurmommy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vermeer at a distance.
Yurmommy moves out of range of the strikes.
Yurmommy dives in for a single leg takedown but Vermeer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vermeer lands the left hand.
Vermeer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yurmommy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vermeer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Vermeer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vermeer throws a jab when Yurmommy was well out of range.
Yurmommy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yurmommy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johan Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eyeam Yurmommy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer connects with a body shot that sends Yurmommy's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Vermeer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer punishes Yurmommy's body with a nice straight punch.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot
and Vermeer counters with a left to the body.
Vermeer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vermeer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurmommy slips under a jab from Vermeer.
Vermeer throws a sloppy body shot
and Vermeer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yurmommy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vermeer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from Vermeer misses.
Yurmommy misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermeer defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Yurmommy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yurmommy looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vermeer but Vermeer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed right hand from Vermeer misses the target.
Vermeer cracks Yurmommy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yurmommy throws an overhand right that lands on Vermeer's shoulder, as Vermeer tries to avoid the shot.
Johan Vermeer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurmommy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermeer finds it's way round the side to connect with Yurmommy's head.
Yurmommy shoots in for a takedown but Vermeer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vermeer throws a body punch but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the body
and Yurmommy counters with a left to the body.
Yurmommy throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vermeer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Yurmommy has eaten all the pies!
Yurmommy looks to land a right hand but Vermeer moved out of range.
Vermeer is looking to counter punch.
Vermeer lands a lovely overhand right.
Vermeer lands with a hook. Yurmommy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer stuffs the takedown attempt from Yurmommy. Yurmommy gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurmommy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vermeer momentarily.
Vermeer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vermeer misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Yurmommy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vermeer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vermeer lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Yurmommy with that takedown attempt.
Vermeer misses with a two punch combination.
Yurmommy shoots in but no luck this time.
Yurmommy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Vermeer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johan Vermeer's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vermeer lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yurmommy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermeer has got the better of the exchanges.
Vermeer ducks under a wild hook from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Vermeer's ribcage but misses.
Vermeer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vermeer.
Yurmommy throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vermeer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yurmommy throws a jab when Vermeer was well out of range.
Yurmommy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vermeer 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.
Vermeer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer connects with a single shot there.
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot.
Yurmommy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yurmommy.
Vermeer ducks under a wild hook from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Vermeer catches Yurmommy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johan Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vermeer throws a big shot that misses.
Yurmommy swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vermeer misses its target.
Nice jab there from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy cracks Vermeer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vermeer jabs Yurmommy right on the nose. Yurmommy blinks but takes it well.
Vermeer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vermeer.
Yurmommy swings for the body but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer cracks Yurmommy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yurmommy staying out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer ducks right into an uppercut from Yurmommy.
Vermeer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Vermeer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermeer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yurmommy back to the cage. Vermeer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vermeer moves forwards but Yurmommy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vermeer throws an overhand right that lands on Yurmommy's shoulder, as Yurmommy tries to avoid the shot.
Vermeer 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.
Vermeer throws the left hand but Yurmommy avoids the punch easily.
Vermeer throws an off balance right hand
and Yurmommy counters with a stiff right hand.
Yurmommy throws out a loose jab but Vermeer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yurmommy missing with a left hand there. Vermeer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurmommy stuns Vermeer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vermeer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurmommy.
Vermeer looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Vermeer misses with a hook. Yurmommy ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermeer throws a right hand that Yurmommy ducks under and follows up with a left that Yurmommy also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Vermeer misses its intended target.
Vermeer lands a jab to the head.
Vermeer tests Yurmommy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy slips a jab and a cross from Vermeer.
Yurmommy throws a poor cross that misses
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yurmommy ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Yurmommy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurmommy misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Vermeer.
Vermeer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermeer loads up on a big right hand but Yurmommy slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Yurmommy scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurmommy misses with a takedown attempt - Vermeer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vermeer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy wants to counter with a clinch but Vermeer pushes him away.
Yurmommy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vermeer throws the left hand but Yurmommy avoids the punch easily.
Yurmommy misses with an uppercut.
Yurmommy missing with a left hand there. Vermeer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yurmommy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vermeer connects with a single shot there.
Vermeer slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Vermeer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johan Vermeer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A swing and a miss from Vermeer.
Yurmommy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vermeer was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy swings widly with a right hand
and Yurmommy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Vermeer.

Yurmommy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurmommy trying to control but Vermeer is working from the bottom.
Vermeer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yurmommy on the ground.
Yurmommy passes Vermeer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yurmommy trying to pass the guard but Vermeer defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy wants to control but Vermeer is keeping him busy.
Vermeer is looking for a sweep. Yurmommy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vermeer is trying to control but Yurmommy manages to pass to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermeer is squirming around, avoiding Yurmommy's attempts to control the action.

Yurmommy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Yurmommy prevents Vermeer from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yurmommy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Vermeer looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Yurmommy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eyeam Yurmommy!
In his post fight interview, Eyeam Yurmommy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.