PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Lukaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ozzy Wylde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lukaku
vs
Wylde

165 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Lukaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ozzy Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukaku thows a body shot but no joy.
Lukaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Lukaku.
Lukaku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wylde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lukaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it.

Wylde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lukaku's half guard.
Wylde is looking to advance position but Lukaku won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukaku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lukaku is looking for a sweep. Wylde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wylde clinches with his opponent.
Wylde has Lukaku pressed against the cage, preventing Lukaku from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wylde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wylde has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lukaku avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Wylde gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lukaku regains guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lukaku working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wylde.
Wylde controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lukaku keeping full guard, as Wylde tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ozzy Wylde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lukaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lukaku lands with a straight right. Wylde didn't see that one coming.

Wylde rushes Lukaku and presses him up against the cage.
Wylde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lukaku pulls his leg out and moves away.

Wylde gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Wylde is trying to trip Lukaku. He has hold of a leg but Lukaku is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wylde persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wylde is pushing down on Lukaku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lukaku is fighting to maintain full guard but Wylde has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wylde takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wylde.
Wylde stops Lukaku from getting back to his feet.
Wylde works his way into side control.
Lukaku is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ozzy Wylde dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wylde blocks a leg kick.

Wylde clinches up with Lukaku and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukaku is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wylde has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lukaku is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wylde keeps control of Lukaku as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lukaku has had enough of the clinch but Wylde keeps him there for the moment.
Wylde is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wylde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lukaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wylde looking for a takedown.
Jordan Lukaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Wylde.
Lukaku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wylde.
Lukaku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wylde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lukaku tries to break the clinch but Wylde is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde stalling in the clinch.
Wylde is trying to drag Lukaku to the mat but Lukaku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wylde can't get the takedown.
Wylde goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lukaku prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Lukaku's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lukaku gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wylde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lukaku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wylde defending well as Lukaku loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde is breathing heavily.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Lukaku.
Lukaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lukaku scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Ozzy Wylde has been cut.
A big left from Lukaku misses.
Lukaku just misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan Lukaku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Lukaku.
Lukaku dips to his left and cracks Wylde with an uppercut!
Lukaku misses with a straight right.

Wylde closes the distance and pushes Lukaku back into the cage.
Wylde drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lukaku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lukaku misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukaku takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
Wylde moves out of range of the strikes.
Lukaku misses the jab.
Lukaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wylde is able to avoid easily.

Wylde drives through and clinches with Lukaku against the cage.

Wylde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukaku looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
Lukaku throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.

Wylde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lukaku was covering up waiting for the punch and Wylde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wylde controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ozzy Wylde hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wylde defending well as Lukaku loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Lukaku misses.

Wylde clinches.
Lukaku is trying to break the clinch but Wylde has him pressed against the cage.
Lukaku can't break the clinch.
Wylde lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lukaku.
Lukaku wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.

Lukaku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wylde is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lukaku to the mat. Lukaku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lukaku wants to hit a switch here but Wylde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lukaku there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ozzy Wylde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ozzy Wylde's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wylde looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wylde pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lukaku is out of range and Wylde settles back down.
A jab from Lukaku misses.
Good work by Lukaku as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Wylde blocks the low kick.
Lukaku lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lukaku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wylde has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wylde and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lukaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wylde is able to avoid easily.
Lukaku misses with a hook.
Lukaku throws a right hand that Wylde ducks under and follows up with a left that Wylde also avoids with ease.
Wylde moves away from the strike by Lukaku.
Wylde shoots in looking for a takedown but Lukaku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wylde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaku throws out a loose jab but Wylde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lukaku looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.

Wylde closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Lukaku.

Lukaku tries to keep at a distance but Wylde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wylde is trying to drag Lukaku to the mat but Lukaku just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jordan Lukaku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ozzy Wylde.
A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Lukaku is trying to break the clinch but Wylde has him pressed against the cage.
Lukaku gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wylde.
A frustrated look appears on Lukaku's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Wylde has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lukaku clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wylde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Wylde really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lukaku.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde struggling to land strikes to the head as Lukaku covers up.
What can Lukaku do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lukaku knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wylde on the ground.

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.
Let's hope that Wylde has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jordan Lukaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lukaku is really stuck here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ozzy Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wylde 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ozzy Wylde!