|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danyul Cyrus (ranked 4950 p4p, 4395 weight class) and Ford Van Der Livery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
20
145
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
186 cm
25
183
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danyul Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ford Van Der Livery!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Livery throws a one two combo.
Cyrus shoots in for a double leg but Van Der Livery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cyrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Der Livery shoots in for a double leg but Cyrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cyrus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Der Livery manages to circle out of the way.
Cyrus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Livery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cyrus somewhat.
A jab from Van Der Livery finds it's way through Cyrus's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Livery fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cyrus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Van Der Livery slips under a jab from Cyrus.
Van Der Livery drives through with a takedown into Cyrus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyrus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Der Livery is controlling him.
Van Der Livery stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cyrus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cyrus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cyrus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cyrus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Der Livery's guard.
Cyrus throwing strikes but missing.
Van Der Livery keeping moving, preventing Cyrus from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cyrus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cyrus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cyrus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cyrus prevents Van Der Livery from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Van Der Livery wants to get back to full guard but Cyrus has passed into side control.
Cyrus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Der Livery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Van Der Livery is trying to improve his position.
Cyrus cracks Van Der Livery with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cyrus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Livery keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Van Der Livery sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cyrus is keen to just control but Van Der Livery is a slippery customer.
Van Der Livery wants to control the action here but instead Cyrus manages to pass to full mount!
Van Der Livery tries to hold on but Cyrus postures up.
Van Der Livery looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cyrus controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Der Livery is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danyul Cyrus will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Van Der Livery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cyrus but Cyrus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cyrus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Der Livery.
Van Der Livery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Der Livery has a takedown stuffed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Der Livery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cyrus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Der Livery shoots for a double leg takedown but Cyrus sprawls well. He's pushed Van Der Livery's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Danyul Cyrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ford Van Der Livery.
Cyrus lands with a hook. Van Der Livery tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cyrus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Van Der Livery with that takedown attempt.
Cyrus tries to counter with a takedown but Van Der Livery is quick to defend against it.
Cyrus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Der Livery shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cyrus defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Van Der Livery is defended easily by Cyrus.
Cyrus throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Livery counters with a one-two to the body.
Van Der Livery shoots in for a double leg but Cyrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Van Der Livery just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCyrus.
Van Der Livery is breathing heavily.
Cyrus fails to land the takedown.
Van Der Livery tries for a takedown but Cyrus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cyrus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Van Der Livery bucks up and tries to throw Cyrus off but instead Cyrus has got his back!
Cyrus looking to break Van Der Livery's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Der Livery remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cyrus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Cyrus.
Cyrus loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Van Der Livery hold on?
Van Der Livery is trying to break free.
Van Der Livery trying to control the position but Cyrus manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Van Der Livery right now.
Cyrus wants to control but Van Der Livery is keeping busy.
Cyrus lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cyrus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Livery trying to control but not successfully.
Cyrus controls the position.
Van Der Livery trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cyrus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Der Livery can do to turn this around?
Cyrus controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cyrus is punishing Van Der Livery with strikes - can he finish him?!
Cyrus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Van Der Livery trying to control the action but Cyrus just sinks the hooks in.
Van Der Livery wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyrus is not going to allow Van Der Livery to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danyul Cyrus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cyrus gets the takedown into side control.
Van Der Livery is looking to get back to his feet here but Cyrus is keeping cool and he's managed to take Van Der Livery's back.
Cyrus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Van Der Livery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Van Der Livery for a finish.
Cyrus trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Van Der Livery doesn't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyrus avoiding Van Der Livery 's attempts to control his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyrus is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Van Der Livery is defending well though. Cyrus let's go of the attempt for now.
Van Der Livery is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus controls the action.
Danyul Cyrus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Der Livery is trying to break free.
Van Der Livery is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cyrus wants to control but Van Der Livery is keeping busy.
Cyrus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Der Livery.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus working for a choke but Van Der Livery is defending well.
I would not like to be Van Der Livery right now.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cyrus is cranking Van Der Livery's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Der Livery! He's tightened the choke and Van Der Livery is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danyul Cyrus!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
42% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
