PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jans Van Woodenhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jans Van Woodenhead has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Van Woodenhead
vs
Cokoko Ruiz

210 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
264 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jans Van Woodenhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Woodenhead shoots in and bounces Cokoko Ruiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Van Woodenhead thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cokoko Ruiz has his foot on Van Woodenhead's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Woodenhead works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Woodenhead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.

Van Woodenhead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Woodenhead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Woodenhead forces his way into half guard.
Cokoko Ruiz is trying to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Woodenhead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cokoko Ruiz tries to avoid it but Van Woodenhead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cokoko Ruiz to the ground. Cokoko Ruiz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Van Woodenhead is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cokoko Ruiz to the mat! Cokoko Ruiz manages to get full guard.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cokoko Ruiz working a defensive guard here.

Van Woodenhead drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cokoko Ruiz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cokoko Ruiz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cokoko Ruiz!
Van Woodenhead is trying to improve his position.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to control but Van Woodenhead is keeping him busy.
Van Woodenhead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cokoko Ruiz tries to stand but Van Woodenhead is controlling his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cokoko Ruiz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to stand but Van Woodenhead is controlling his arm.
Van Woodenhead is trying to control Cokoko Ruiz's posture but Cokoko Ruiz avoids it.
Cokoko Ruiz is looking to take a break and control but Van Woodenhead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cokoko Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cokoko Ruiz lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jans Van Woodenhead has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cokoko Ruiz wants the takedown. Van Woodenhead is fighting it off but Cokoko Ruiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Van Woodenhead's guard against the cage.

Van Woodenhead escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cokoko Ruiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Van Woodenhead 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.

Van Woodenhead has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cokoko Ruiz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Van Woodenhead.
Van Woodenhead tries to buck Cokoko Ruiz off but Cokoko Ruiz is having none of it.
Cokoko Ruiz is putting a hurting on Van Woodenhead here, landing some big shots from side control.
Van Woodenhead strikes from the bottom but Cokoko Ruiz takes advantage and advances to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Woodenhead tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cokoko Ruiz fails to take his opponent's back.
Cokoko Ruiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Woodenhead. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cokoko Ruiz avoids the attempt from Van Woodenhead to control.
Van Woodenhead is bucking up trying to escape but Cokoko Ruiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Van Woodenhead is desperately trying to improve his position but Cokoko Ruiz has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Woodenhead is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cokoko Ruiz looking to control but Van Woodenhead is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cokoko Ruiz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Woodenhead can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control but Van Woodenhead is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jans Van Woodenhead's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cokoko Ruiz lands a right hook to the body.
Van Woodenhead looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cokoko Ruiz is fending him off so far but Van Woodenhead persists. Nope, Cokoko Ruiz circles away and we're back to standing.

Cokoko Ruiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cokoko Ruiz tries to pass to full mount but Van Woodenhead defends it.
Van Woodenhead is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cokoko Ruiz jumps into side control!
Cokoko Ruiz is looking to take a break and control but Van Woodenhead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Woodenhead is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cokoko Ruiz in side control lands a decent elbow.

Cokoko Ruiz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Van Woodenhead to his feet.
Van Woodenhead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Cokoko Ruiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Van Woodenhead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Woodenhead trying to control the position.
Cokoko Ruiz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Van Woodenhead 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead has his foot on Cokoko Ruiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cokoko Ruiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Cokoko Ruiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Van Woodenhead wants to stand and escape but Cokoko Ruiz is having none of it.

Van Woodenhead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cokoko Ruiz trying to control but Van Woodenhead is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cokoko Ruiz drives through and clinches with Van Woodenhead against the cage.

Cokoko Ruiz pulls guard effortlessly.
Van Woodenhead slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cokoko Ruiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Cokoko Ruiz is looking for a sweep. Van Woodenhead is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to control but Van Woodenhead is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Van Woodenhead is working for a submission of some sort.

Van Woodenhead is looking for a kimura here.

Van Woodenhead is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cokoko Ruiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Van Woodenhead.

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.
Cokoko Ruiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Woodenhead is working away from the top position though.
Cokoko Ruiz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Van Woodenhead is staying active.

Van Woodenhead is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cokoko Ruiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cokoko Ruiz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cokoko Ruiz is trying to maintain the position but Van Woodenhead is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jans Van Woodenhead's cut.
That's time! Van Woodenhead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cokoko Ruiz throws a head kick but Van Woodenhead moves out of range.
Van Woodenhead misses with a takedown

and Cokoko Ruiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Van Woodenhead can't keep his opponent in guard - Cokoko Ruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raphiel Cokoko Ruiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to control but Van Woodenhead is keeping him busy.

Van Woodenhead looking for submissions off his back.
Van Woodenhead trying to control here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cokoko Ruiz is keen to just control but Van Woodenhead is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cokoko Ruiz in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cokoko Ruiz is keen to just control but Van Woodenhead is a slippery customer.

Van Woodenhead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Woodenhead is pressing down on Cokoko Ruiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Woodenhead bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cokoko Ruiz's guard.

Cokoko Ruiz is looking for a triangle but Van Woodenhead pushes his legs off easily.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to stand and escape but Van Woodenhead is having none of it.
Van Woodenhead pushes down on Cokoko Ruiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Woodenhead works his foot free and advances to mount.
Van Woodenhead is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cokoko Ruiz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead has hold of Cokoko Ruiz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cokoko Ruiz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Van Woodenhead looking for a guillotine from mount but Cokoko Ruiz is having none of it.
Van Woodenhead prevents Cokoko Ruiz from getting the reversal.
Cokoko Ruiz wants to control but Van Woodenhead is having none of it.
Van Woodenhead trying to control but Cokoko Ruiz is having none of it.

Van Woodenhead with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Van Woodenhead jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cokoko Ruiz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cokoko Ruiz and Van Woodenhead has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Van Woodenhead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Woodenhead working away.
Cokoko Ruiz is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Van Woodenhead in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cokoko Ruiz is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jans Van Woodenhead!