PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Boileautaite (ranked 4984 p4p, 5276 weight class) and Roelof Gerritzen (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.

Boileautaite
vs
Gerritzen

175 cm
25
182
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
174
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacques Boileautaite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roelof Gerritzen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerritzen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boileautaite as he avoids it easily.
Boileautaite blocks a head kick by Gerritzen.
Gerritzen moves out of range as Boileautaite strikes.

Gerritzen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boileautaite's half guard.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Boileautaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Boileautaite looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boileautaite tries to roll over but Gerritzen keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerritzen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gerritzen working Boileautaite over with strikes.
Boileautaite wants to improve his position but Gerritzen is controlling well.
Gerritzen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerritzen controlling the action here.
Boileautaite won't allow Gerritzen to pass to mount.

That's two 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.
Boileautaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerritzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerritzen's back!

Gerritzen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gerritzen trying to control the hands but Boileautaite breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerritzen is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boileautaite trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gerritzen showing good submission defense here.

Boileautaite looking for the choke from the back.
Gerritzen is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Boileautaite 's hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boileautaite prevents Gerritzen from getting the reversal.
Gerritzen tries to hold on but Boileautaite pushes him away.
Boileautaite looking to finish with strikes here!
Boileautaite throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Gerritzen because Boileautaite loaded up on that one.
Gerritzen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gerritzen trying to control but Boileautaite postures up.
Boileautaite is looking to advance position but Gerritzen won't allow it.
Gerritzen looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gerritzen looking for submissions off his back.
Gerritzen wants to improve his position but Boileautaite is controlling well.
Gerritzen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Boileautaite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boileautaite throwing shots but Gerritzen is blocking nicely.
Boileautaite wants to pass to mount but Gerritzen is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boileautaite prevents Gerritzen from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boileautaite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gerritzen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boileautaite is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Boileautaite dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gerritzen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gerritzen throws a nice looking combination but Boileautaite bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gerritzen checks a leg kick.
Boileautaite misses the shot to the body.
Gerritzen fails with the takedown.
Gerritzen wants to clinch up but Boileautaite keeps it at a distance.
Boileautaite throws the left hand but Gerritzen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Boileautaite moves out of range.
Gerritzen keeps the fight on the outside.
Gerritzen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boileautaite throws a jab when Gerritzen was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerritzen throws a head kick but Boileautaite moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerritzen or perhaps it was just good defense by Boileautaite, which made it look bad.
Gerritzen tries to clinch up.
Gerritzen throws a low kick but Boileautaite avoids it.
Gerritzen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boileautaite throws out the jab.
Gerritzen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boileautaite avoids it really well and circles away.
Jacques Boileautaite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roelof Gerritzen.
Boileautaite throws a body punch but Gerritzen moves out of range.
Gerritzen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boileautaite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gerritzen can do to turn this around?

Gerritzen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boileautaite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boileautaite tries to roll over but Gerritzen keeps him under control.
Gerritzen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boileautaite is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gerritzen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gerritzen's back!
Gerritzen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boileautaite's guard. Nice work there by Gerritzen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gerritzen won't allow Boileautaite to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerritzen sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Boileautaite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gerritzen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gerritzen is pushing down on Boileautaite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boileautaite is fighting to maintain full guard but Gerritzen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Roelof Gerritzen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gerritzen is looking to take a break and control but Boileautaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gerritzen in particular looking to stall.
Boileautaite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boileautaite working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gerritzen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boileautaite's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roelof Gerritzen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gerritzen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gerritzen controlling the position from side mount.
Boileautaite can't do much from the bottom here.
Gerritzen wants to control but Boileautaite is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerritzen taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boileautaite tries to buck Gerritzen off but Gerritzen is having none of it.
Gerritzen tries to stand but Boileautaite controls the position and pulls Gerritzen into his guard.
Gerritzen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boileautaite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gerritzen stopping the sweep attempt from Boileautaite.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Boileautaite.
Gerritzen throws a leg kick that is checked

and Boileautaite counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Boileautaite seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Boileautaite misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gerritzen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gerritzen prevents Boileautaite from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boileautaite misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gerritzen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boileautaite.
Gerritzen tries to escape but Boileautaite is in control.
Gerritzen gets back to half guard.
Gerritzen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gerritzen is trying to keep Boileautaite in close.
Gerritzen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Boileautaite is controlling him.
Boileautaite wants to pass the guard but Gerritzen is keeping the position.
Boileautaite stopping the sweep attempt from Gerritzen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boileautaite throws a strike but Gerritzen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Boileautaite is trying to keep Gerritzen in close.
Boileautaite wants to sweep here but Gerritzen controlling him for the moment.
Boileautaite trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Boileautaite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gerritzen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gerritzen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Boileautaite had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gerritzen defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roelof Gerritzen.
I think Gerritzen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roelof Gerritzen!