PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lopez (ranked 3805 p4p, 355 weight class) and Mike Van Rijn (ranked 3324 p4p, 323 weight class). Tony Lopez had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lopez
vs
Van Rijn

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
163 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Van Rijn!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Rijn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.

Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Van Rijn works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the ropes.
Van Rijn has Lopez pressed against the ropes, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn has Lopez pressed against the ropes, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Rijn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez looking for a takedown.
Lopez jumps guard but Van Rijn turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez has been working on his balance at The Island Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lopez has Van Rijn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Rijn just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Rijn just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lopez throws a leg kick

and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch.
Lopez has Van Rijn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Rijn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn has Lopez pressed against the ropes, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Lopez's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Lopez tries to stall but Van Rijn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Van Rijn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Van Rijn to keep the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rijn avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lopez is rocked!
Van Rijn prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lopez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Van Rijn follows Lopez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!