PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglass Whitaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Dejonckheere (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.

Whitaker
vs
Dejonckheere

187 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

215 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Douglass Whitaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Simon Dejonckheere!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dejonckheere shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Whitaker is trying to defend but Dejonckheere finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Whitaker trying to control but Dejonckheere postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whitaker tries to roll over but Dejonckheere keeps him under control.
Whitaker trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Douglass Whitaker just wasn't active enough.
Dejonckheere wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance.

Dejonckheere 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.
Dejonckheere postures up in Whitaker's guard and throws a big left but Whitaker blocks it.

Dejonckheere stands and steps away. Whitaker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Whitaker enables Dejonckheere to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Whitaker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Whitaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Whitaker wants to stand and escape but Dejonckheere is having none of it.
Whitaker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Whitaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dejonckheere is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dejonckheere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whitaker wants to stand and escape but Dejonckheere is having none of it.
Whitaker is trying to hold Dejonckheere in close to prevent damage but Dejonckheere has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Whitaker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker is staying active underneath Dejonckheere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dejonckheere performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Simon Dejonckheere.

Dejonckheere shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whitaker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker working a defensive guard but Dejonckheere manages to pass into side control anyway.
Whitaker is letting Dejonckheere control him for a moment.
Dejonckheere is looking to take a break and control but Whitaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dejonckheere throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Whitaker is trying to strike from the bottom but Dejonckheere has passed into full mount.
Dejonckheere tries to control but Whitaker wriggling away.
Dejonckheere controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dejonckheere stands up from mount. Strange move.
Whitaker darts in trying to clinch
and Dejonckheere counters with a good low kick that Whitaker was not able to check.
Whitaker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitaker wants to clinch
and Dejonckheere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Douglass Whitaker has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dejonckheere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dejonckheere lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Dejonckheere dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglass Whitaker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dejonckheere avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Dejonckheere looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dejonckheere controlling the action here.
Dejonckheere prevents Whitaker from standing back up.
Dejonckheere missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Whitaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dejonckheere.
Whitaker manages to get to full guard.
Dejonckheere controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker 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.
Dejonckheere wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
Dejonckheere wants to control from the top but Whitaker keeps moving.
Dejonckheere stands and throws Whitaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Whitaker looking for a sweep but Dejonckheere has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Whitaker tries to improve his position but instead Dejonckheere has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dejonckheere trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Dejonckheere is persistently looking for the submission but Whitaker is defending it well.
Whitaker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dejonckheere is trying to stick to Whitaker's back but Whitaker is turning into Dejonckheere. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dejonckheere's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Whitaker.
Dejonckheere is pulling down on Whitaker's head. It's preventing any offense from Whitaker, at least for the moment.
Whitaker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dejonckheere is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Whitaker postures up in Dejonckheere's guard and throws a big left but Dejonckheere blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dejonckheere working a defensive guard here.
Whitaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dejonckheere has his hands on Whitaker's head, controlling the position.

Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dejonckheere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Dejonckheere's legs - danger averted.
Dejonckheere is breathing heavily.

Dejonckheere escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon Dejonckheere has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dejonckheere trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whitaker throwing strikes from guard but Dejonckheere blocks nicely.
Whitaker throws an elbow that misses. Dejonckheere uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Whitaker's guard. Nice move by Dejonckheere!
Whitaker 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.
Whitaker is looking to stand back up but Dejonckheere counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whitaker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dejonckheere controlling the pace.
Whitaker trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Dejonckheere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Douglass Whitaker's cut.
That's time! Whitaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dejonckheere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dejonckheere counters with a big head kick but Whitaker shrugs it off.
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Dejonckheere counters with a flying knee that drops Whitaker! Dejonckheere dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Dejonckheere!