PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dream
vs
Eastman

176 cm
27
180 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

184 cm
24
180 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

West Coast Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dutch Dream!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman shoots in but no luck this time.
Eastman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dream tries to avoid it but Eastman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dream to the ground. Dream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dream wants to clinch but Eastman slips to the side

and Eastman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Dream keeps moving.
Dream keeping full guard, as Eastman tries to pass.
Dream trying to strike off his back.
Dream trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dream is trying to control the position but Eastman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dream seems keen to control Eastman's posture.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eastman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dream throws a lazy head kick

and Eastman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Dream!
Eastman controlling the pace for now.
Dream is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dream tries to hold on but Eastman postures up.
Eastman content just to control the position here.
Dream gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dream gets full guard.
Eastman passes Dream's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eastman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dream controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dream trying to control but Eastman postures up.
Dream wants to improve his position but Eastman is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dream throws a body punch but Eastman moves out of range.

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.
Dream tries to clinch but Eastman is having none of it.
Dream lands a nice shot to the body.
Eastman shoots in for a takedown but Dream shows good takedown defense.
Dutch Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Eastman.
Dream tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eastman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dream darts in trying to clinch

and Eastman counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Eastman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dream throws a series of punches but Eastman avoids them all with ease.
Dream wants to clinch

and Eastman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dream's guard.
Eastman wants to pass the guard but Dream is keeping the position.
Dream looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Dream keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eastman 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Eastman trying to control but Dream is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Eastman.
Eastman moves out of range as Dream strikes.
Eastman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dream misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Dream. No joy for Eastman on that attempt.
Eastman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dream.
Dream keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dream looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman swats away the attempt to clinch by Dream.
Dream pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dutch Dream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dream moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Eastman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dream is fending him off so far but Eastman persists. Nope, Dream circles away and we're back to standing.
Dutch Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Eastman.
Eastman shoots in for a double leg but Dream sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dream loads up on a big right hand but Eastman slips the punch.
Dream misses with a right hand

and Eastman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Eastman.
Eastman is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eastman wants to control from the top but Dream keeps moving.
Dream wants to get back to his feet but Eastman passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Eastman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dream is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Eastman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dream closes the distance and pushes Eastman back into the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Eastman.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Eastman, against the cage.
Dream misses with some punches.
Eastman tries to stall but Dream uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eastman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dream as Eastman tries to tie him up.
Dream is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Eastman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Eastman seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman can't get the takedown.
Eastman taking a breather.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Dream on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream lands a hook that snaps the head of Eastman backwards.
A short left from Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eastman is trying to break the clinch but Dream has him pressed against the cage.
Eastman avoiding damage.
Eastman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Eastman.
Eastman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dream tries to work over Eastman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eastman.
Dream working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Eastman.
Eastman blocks an uppercut.
Eastman wants to break free but Dream has control.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Eastman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dream knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eastman on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eastman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dream is retaining full guard.
Eastman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dream striking off his back but it's not causing Eastman any problems.
Dream trying to keep a closed guard but Eastman is proving a slippery customer.
Dream keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.

Dream is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eastman is aware though and is defending well.
Eastman won't allow Dream to sweep him here.
Dream keeping moving, preventing Eastman from controlling successfully.
Eastman stopping the sweep attempt from Dream.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dream throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dream throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Eastman trying to control but Dream is working from the bottom.

Eastman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Eastman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dream is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dutch Dream did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A swing and a miss from Dream.
Eastman circles away from the clinch attempt

and Eastman counters with a takedown into side control.
Dream wants to control but Eastman postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream is trying to get back to half guard.
Eastman staying calm.
Eastman trying to control the position but Dream is working away.
Dream manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eastman's best efforts.
Dream wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy.

Eastman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dream has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream is trying to maintain the position but Eastman is very close to passing his half guard.
Eastman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
James Eastman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dream is looking for a sweep. Eastman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dream tries to kick Eastman off but Eastman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eastman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dream really wants to buck Eastman off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dream is holding on tight.
Dream reaches up to try and control the position but Eastman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dream rolls and tries to escape and now Eastman has his back!
Dream trying to control the hands but Eastman breaks the grip.

Eastman working for the choke.
Dream is trying to stand back up.
Dream just trying to survive but Eastman is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dream manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eastman's guard. Nice work there by Dream.
Eastman pulls Dream in close to his closed guard and prevents Dream from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dream trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Eastman dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Dream.
Dream moves in looking to clinch but Eastman pushes him off.
Dream is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman shoots in looking for a takedown. Dream tries to sprawl out of it but Eastman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dream manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman misses with a takedown
and Dream counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eastman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Eastman misses with a takedown

and Dream counters with a crisp one two that drops Eastman! Dream thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Eastman to his feet! Eastman is in big trouble!

Eastman is rocked!
Dutch Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Eastman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dream fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eastman is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dream fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eastman seems to have recovered his senses.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Eastman got wobbled bad by a big combination! Dream presses forward with punches and knees until Eastman stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Eastman closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Dream!
Dutch Dream is the new welterweight champion!
Dutch Dream seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.