PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adan Mcknight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giel De Winter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Mcknight
vs
De Winter

177 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adan Mcknight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giel De Winter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Winter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Mcknight explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
De Winter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Mcknight gets tackled into the cage by De Winter. De Winter maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcknight just misses with a elbow thrown towards De Winter's brow.

Mcknight breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcknight.

Mcknight moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

De Winter gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mcknight is trying to maintain the position but De Winter is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcknight is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Winter is thwarting Mcknight's attempts to control the position.

De Winter is working for a kimura but Mcknight is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but De Winter has control of the leg.
Mcknight is staying active underneath De Winter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcknight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcknight wants to get back to full guard.
De Winter is thwarting Mcknight's attempts to control the position.
Mcknight is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
De Winter works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight is working to get back to half guard.

De Winter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mcknight manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mcknight tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Winter wants to control but Mcknight is keeping him busy.
De Winter tries to advance to mount but Mcknight denies him.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Winter working away.
Mcknight is trying to get back to half guard.
Mcknight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

De Winter seems to be working for a kimura but Mcknight defends the submission attempt.
De Winter trying to mount his opponent but Mcknight defends it.
Mcknight has his hands clasped together around De Winter's back. He's all about the action.
Mcknight is not content to let De Winter control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Winter is thwarting Mcknight's attempts to control the position.

De Winter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcknight doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Winter.
De Winter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Winter wants to control but Mcknight is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcknight wants to improve his position but De Winter is controlling well.

De Winter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Giel De Winter will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mcknight shoots in looking for a takedown. De Winter tries to sprawl out of it but Mcknight keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Winter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

De Winter dives in and scores a takedown into Mcknight's guard.
Mcknight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcknight pulls De Winter in close to prevent any damage.
De Winter is breathing heavily.

Mcknight had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Winter defends it easily.
De Winter stops Mcknight from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcknight looking to control.
Mcknight pulls De Winter in close to his closed guard and prevents De Winter from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Winter sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Winter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcknight swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

De Winter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcknight's half guard.
De Winter wants to pass to mount but Mcknight is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Winter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for De Winter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mcknight wants to get back to full guard.
De Winter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcknight is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
De Winter prevents Mcknight from improving his position.
Mcknight won't allow De Winter to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight is trying to control but can't.
Mcknight could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Winter wants to take a breather but Mcknight is having none of it.
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but De Winter has control of the leg.

De Winter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcknight defends it well.
Mcknight is staying active underneath De Winter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

De Winter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcknight has managed to free his arm - good work.

De Winter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcknight tries to roll over but De Winter keeps him under control.
Mcknight is controlling De Winter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

De Winter is working for a submission of some sort.
Mcknight won't allow De Winter to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giel De Winter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mcknight gets caught napping as De Winter dives in and scores a takedown. Mcknight manages to retain guard.
Mcknight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Winter looking to sit in guard and control but Mcknight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mcknight trying to stand up but can't free himself from De Winter's guard.
De Winter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Winter has momentary wrist control but Mcknight slips an elbow through the middle.
De Winter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Winter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

De Winter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcknight passes into half guard.

Mcknight gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Giel De Winter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mcknight closes the distance and pushes De Winter back into the cage.

De Winter has Mcknight pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Winter pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mcknight tumbling to the mat - De Winter dives into Mcknight's guard.
Giel De Winter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Winter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight keeping full guard, as De Winter tries to pass.
De Winter trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcknight wants to sweep here but De Winter controlling him for the moment.
Mcknight controls De Winter momentarily but De Winter frees himself.
De Winter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mcknight wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight keeping moving, preventing De Winter from controlling successfully.
Mcknight looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

De Winter dives in and scores a takedown into Mcknight's guard.
De Winter trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcknight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Winter pushing down on Mcknight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Winter is keen to just control but Mcknight is a slippery customer.
De Winter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
De Winter wants to take a breather but Mcknight is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcknight won't allow De Winter to pass to mount.
Mcknight tries to get to full guard but De Winter has control of the leg.
De Winter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adan Mcknight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Giel De Winter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Winter 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giel De Winter!