PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yer Auld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Bojanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yer Auld has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Auld
vs
Bojanski

193 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yer Auld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remy Bojanski!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Auld throws a nice looking combination but Bojanski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Auld.
A slow jab from Auld misses its intended target.
Auld misses with an uppercut.
Auld misses with a wild combination.
Auld connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Auld missing with a left hand there. Bojanski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Auld bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bojanski's head.

It looks like Remy Bojanski has been cut.
Auld tries to bum rush Bojanski with a series of wild strikes but Bojanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bojanski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bojanski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Auld looks to score with a jab to the body but Bojanski is just out of range.
Bojanski shoots in for a double leg but Auld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yer Auld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bojanski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Auld manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Bojanski stands up and beckons Auld to join him on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bojanski.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bojanski stands up.
Bojanski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Auld throws a one two combo.
Auld throws a series of punches but Bojanski moves out of range.
Auld is breathing heavily.
Bojanski dodges the punch combination from Auld.

Bojanski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auld napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Auld tries to improve position but can't.

Bojanski stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski slips under a jab from Auld.
Bojanski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Auld but Auld pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bojanski gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bojanski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Bojanski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Auld has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bojanski trying to control the action but Auld is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Auld is looking for a sweep.
Bojanski wants to control but Auld is keeping him busy.

Bojanski decides to stand back up. Bojanski steps back and let's Auld get back to his feet.

Bojanski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Bojanski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Auld to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski dodges the punch combination from Auld.
Auld loads up on a big right hand but Bojanski slips the punch.
Auld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Bojanski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Bojanski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Bojanski blocks a jab.
Auld throws a nice looking combination but Bojanski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Auld tries to bum rush Bojanski with a series of wild strikes but Bojanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bojanski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Auld is defending against the submission attempts here by Bojanski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Remy Bojanski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remy Bojanski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bojanski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Auld tries to avoid it but Bojanski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Auld to the ground. Auld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Auld throws a series of strikes that have Bojanski backpedaling.

Bojanski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Auld did well to prevent Bojanski getting side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bojanski in particular looking to stall.

Bojanski stands up and beckons Auld to join him on the feet.
Auld tries to bum rush Bojanski with a series of wild strikes but Bojanski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Auld misses with a double jab.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bojanski.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojanski trying to control the position but Auld is working away.

Bojanski decides to stand back up. Bojanski steps back and let's Auld get back to his feet.
Auld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Auld throws a series of punches but Bojanski moves out of range.

Bojanski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Auld is concentrating on defense, preventing Bojanski from advancing position.

Bojanski decides to return to a standing position.
Auld misses with a body shot.

Bojanski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Auld's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auld is trying to stand.
Bojanski is trying to control the action in half guard but Auld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bojanski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bojanski trying to control the action but Auld is working from the bottom.
Bojanski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bojanski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Auld swinging wilding here.

Bojanski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bojanski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Remy Bojanski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bojanski looking to control but Auld is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bojanski has control of Auld's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Auld regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bojanski stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Auld scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bojanski in his tracks.
Bojanski dives in and grabs Auld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Auld pushes down on Bojanski's head and hops out.
Auld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bojanski was well out of range. Poor timing from Auld.
Bojanski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Auld as he jumps to the side.
Yer Auld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Bojanski.

Bojanski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Auld keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Bojanski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Remy Bojanski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bojanski ducks under a wild hook from Auld.
Auld misses with a few strikes there.

Bojanski clinches up with Auld and pushes him back against the cage.

Auld manages to break the clinch.
Auld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bojanski dodges the punch combination from Auld.

Bojanski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Auld sprawls well initially but Bojanski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bojanski is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Bojanski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bojanski is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bojanski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Auld misses with the combination.

Bojanski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Auld sprawls well initially but Bojanski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bojanski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Auld keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auld wants to control but Bojanski is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Bojanski is trying to work for a kimura but Auld is defending well.

Bojanski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Auld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bojanski.
Auld tries to get to full guard but Bojanski has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojanski trying to control the action but Auld is working from the bottom.
Bojanski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bojanski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Auld.
Bojanski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bojanski slips a jab and a cross from Auld.

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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bojanski is defended easily by Auld.
Auld swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bojanski misses with a takedown attempt - Auld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yer Auld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remy Bojanski.
Auld throws a series of punches but Bojanski moves out of range.
Auld misses with a series of wild punches.

Bojanski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Auld, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knees to the body from Bojanski.
Yer Auld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Remy Bojanski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bojanski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Bojanski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bojanski 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Bojanski!