PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Trayxox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asdf Asd (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.

Trayxox
vs
Asd

195 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Trayxox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Asdf Asd!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trayxox fails with the takedown.
Asd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trayxox defends it nicely.
Asd shoots in for a takedown but Trayxox shows good takedown defense.

Trayxox feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Trayxox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asd is on top in guard.
Asd trying to control the position from guard on top but Trayxox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trayxox utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asd 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.
Asd trying to control but Trayxox is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asd slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Asdf Asd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Asd falls off balance throwing a combination

and Trayxox counters with a shoot takedown. Asd fights it but they end up in guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Asd has eaten all the pies!
Asd is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Trayxox avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trayxox trying to control the position from guard on top but Asd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asd pulls Trayxox in to control the position.
Asd controls Trayxox momentarily but Trayxox frees himself.
Trayxox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trayxox wants to pass the guard but Asd is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trayxox looking to sit in guard and control but Asd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Asd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Asd's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trayxox is trying to control the position but Asd postures up.
Asd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Asdf Asd has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Trayxox throws a leg kick
and Asd counters with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Asd misses.
Trayxox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trayxox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Trayxox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asd looks to land a combination but Trayxox avoids it well.
Trayxox tries to clinch but Asd moves out of range.
Trayxox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trayxox wants it to stay on the feet.

Asd gets a clinch.
Asd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trayxox or not.
Asd drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asd is pressed up against the cage. Trayxox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Asd down to the mat. Asd avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trayxox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trayxox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asdf Asd will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A head kick misses from Asd.
Asd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trayxox as he jumps to the side.
Trayxox tries to clinch but Asd is having none of it.
Trayxox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asd.
Trayxox throws a body kick that misses.
Trayxox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asd pinned against the cage. Asd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Trayxox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asd shoots in for a takedown but Trayxox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Henry Trayxox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asdf Asd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trayxox as he avoids it easily.
Trayxox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Trayxox shoots in for a double leg but Asd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trayxox looks for a takedown but Asd sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Trayxox. No joy for Asd on that attempt.
Asd is breathing heavily.

Asd clinches.
Asd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trayxox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trayxox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trayxox somewhat.
Asd swats away the attempt to clinch by Trayxox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Trayxox manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asd throws a jab but it's blocked by Trayxox.
Trayxox wants to clinch up but Asd keeps it at a distance.
Asd blocks a head kick by Trayxox.
Asd with a lazy takedown attempt

and Trayxox counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trayxox trying to control the position from guard on top but Asd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asd seems keen to control Trayxox's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Asd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trayxox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trayxox trying to control the position from guard on top but Asd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trayxox wants to pass the guard but Asd is keeping the position.
Asd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trayxox is looking to control Asd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trayxox avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Asd decides to stand and escape the position.
Trayxox shoots in looking for a takedown but Asd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trayxox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Trayxox is predictable there
and Asd counters with a low kick, right behind Trayxox 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asd throws a sloppy head kick and Trayxox moves out of range easily.

Asd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trayxox to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trayxox wants to stand and escape but instead Asd has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henry Trayxox will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Asd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Henry Trayxox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trayxox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asd avoids the head kick by Trayxox.

Asd closes the distance and pushes Trayxox back into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Asd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asd is trying to drag Trayxox to the mat but Trayxox just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trayxox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asd prevents Trayxox from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asd is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Henry Trayxox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asdf Asd.
Asd has Trayxox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trayxox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Asd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trayxox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trayxox is pressed up against the cage. Asd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trayxox down to the mat. Trayxox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Asd shoots in looking for a takedown. Trayxox tries to sprawl out of it but Asd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trayxox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trayxox keeps the fight on the outside.
Asd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trayxox pinned against the cage. Trayxox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Asd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trayxox.
Asd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asd misses with a body punch
and Trayxox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asd thinking.
Trayxox fails with the takedown.
Trayxox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trayxox shoots in and drives through. Asd sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Asd.

Trayxox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Trayxox wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asd keeps working.
Trayxox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Asd on the ground.
Asd tries to bench press Trayxox off him but Trayxox keeps the position.
Henry Trayxox overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trayxox tries to stand but Asd is controlling his head.
Asd is looking to regain half guard here but Trayxox keeps moving and retains side control.
Trayxox in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Asd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Trayxox showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trayxox has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Henry Trayxox!