PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Timmermans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurentiu Oprea (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.

Timmermans
vs
Oprea

188 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Timmermans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Laurentiu Oprea!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oprea.
Oprea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oprea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmermans defends it nicely.
Timmermans pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Timmermans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oprea is trying to defend but Timmermans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oprea is pressing down on Timmermans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oprea trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oprea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oprea can't keep his opponent in guard - Timmermans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oprea wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmermans is stalling here. Oprea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Timmermans seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oprea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmermans tries to buck Oprea off but Oprea is having none of it.
Timmermans sneaks back into half guard.
Timmermans is positioning himself well to prevent Oprea advancing to mount.
Oprea performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two 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.
Oprea wants to lay and pray for a moment but Timmermans keeps working.
Timmermans is trying to get back to full guard.
Timmermans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Timmermans pulls Oprea in close to his closed guard and prevents Oprea from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oprea trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Oprea preventing the sweep.

Timmermans has his feet on Oprea's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Oprea with a poor takedown

and Timmermans counters with a shoot takedown. Oprea fights it but they end up in guard.
Jeffrey Timmermans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurentiu Oprea.
Timmermans is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oprea is on top in guard.
Timmermans has control of Oprea's left arm, preventing Oprea from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Timmermans dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Timmermans rushes Oprea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Timmermans breaks the clinch.
Oprea misses with a takedown attempt

and Timmermans counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oprea missing with knees to the body.

Timmermans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oprea trying to control from the bottom.
Timmermans is looking to advance position but Oprea won't allow it.
Oprea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Timmermans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oprea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Timmermans is working hard here to advance position.
Oprea gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oprea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Timmermans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oprea keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Oprea keeping full guard, as Timmermans tries to pass.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Timmermans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oprea is keeping the position for now.
Oprea looking to control.
Oprea keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oprea shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Timmermans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oprea's guard.
Timmermans passes Oprea's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Timmermans tries to pass to full mount but Oprea defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oprea trying to hold on to Timmermans's head to control him but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans passes to full mount!

Timmermans has hold of Oprea's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oprea manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Timmermans trying to control but Oprea is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Timmermans thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Timmermans trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Timmermans moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Oprea has worked his arm free - good work by Oprea!
Timmermans creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oprea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeffrey Timmermans dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Timmermans tries to clinch up.

Timmermans looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oprea!
Timmermans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oprea is looking to escape.
Timmermans controlling his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jeffrey Timmermans just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Oprea fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oprea throws a nice looking combination but Timmermans bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Timmermans shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oprea pinned against the cage. Oprea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oprea tries to clinch

and Timmermans counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oprea won't be happy with that.
Sloppy strikes there by Timmermans.
Jeffrey Timmermans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oprea is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Oprea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Timmermans's best efforts.
Oprea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Oprea is retaining full guard.
Oprea wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans stands and throws Oprea's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oprea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oprea trying to hold on to Timmermans's head to control him but Timmermans postures up.
Timmermans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oprea does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans passes the guard and advances to mount!
Timmermans can't control as he wanted to and Oprea manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmermans tries to pass to full mount but Oprea defends it.
Oprea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Timmermans.
Timmermans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Timmermans is looking to take a break and control but Oprea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Timmermans is really struggling to control Oprea but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Timmermans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oprea throws a wild body kick that Timmermans sees coming a mile off.
Oprea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.

Oprea gets caught flat footed, as Timmermans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Timmermans is stalling in the full guard.
Oprea wants to stand but Timmermans is controlling the position.

Oprea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timmermans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timmermans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Timmermans won't allow Oprea to get back to his feet.
Timmermans stays in close to Oprea's body and controls the position.
Laurentiu Oprea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeffrey Timmermans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Timmermans lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeffrey Timmermans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Timmermans has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Timmermans!