PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quesemesube Elcolesterol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antione Niemitzio (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.

Elcolesterol
vs
Niemitzio

181 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 Amsterdam, Quesemesube Elcolesterol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antione Niemitzio!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Elcolesterol as he avoids it easily.

Niemitzio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Niemitzio is pressing down on Elcolesterol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elcolesterol is holding on for now.
Elcolesterol on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Elcolesterol tries to get out of the position.
Still in half guard, Niemitzio seems content to control.
Elcolesterol is staying active underneath Niemitzio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elcolesterol is pressing down on Niemitzio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Niemitzio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elcolesterol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.
Niemitzio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Niemitzio looking to pass the guard.

Niemitzio decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Elcolesterol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Niemitzio counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemitzio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Elcolesterol sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Elcolesterol is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Elcolesterol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Niemitzio fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Elcolesterol is trying to control Niemitzio's posture but Niemitzio avoids it.
Niemitzio in side control lands a decent elbow.
Niemitzio in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The strikes coming from Niemitzio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Niemitzio looks to land a body kick but Elcolesterol moved away.
Niemitzio stuffs the takedown.
Niemitzio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown but Elcolesterol shows good takedown defense.
Niemitzio has his takedown stuffed

so Elcolesterol counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quesemesube Elcolesterol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antione Niemitzio.
Niemitzio looks gassed!
Elcolesterol 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.

Niemitzio is looking for a triangle here but Elcolesterol uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Elcolesterol is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Niemitzio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Elcolesterol crashes against the mat.
Elcolesterol looks up at the clock and then as Niemitzio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Elcolesterol smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elcolesterol happy to just control the position for now.
Elcolesterol trying to control the position but Niemitzio is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niemitzio is looking for a sweep.

Elcolesterol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niemitzio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Elcolesterol but great work by Niemitzio.
Niemitzio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Elcolesterol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Niemitzio working away.
Elcolesterol is not content to let Niemitzio control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Niemitzio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antione Niemitzio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice sprawl there from Elcolesterol as Niemitzio shoots in.
Niemitzio throws a jab but it's blocked by Elcolesterol.
Niemitzio tries for a takedown but Elcolesterol circles away easily

and Elcolesterol counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niemitzio up against the cage.
Niemitzio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elcolesterol prevents it.
Quesemesube Elcolesterol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antione Niemitzio.

Elcolesterol jumps guard and drags Niemitzio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Elcolesterol tries to strike from the bottom.

Elcolesterol pushes Niemitzio off and scrambles back to his feet.
Niemitzio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elcolesterol manages to avoid it.
Antione Niemitzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcolesterol scores with a kick to the body.
Niemitzio is breathing heavily.
Elcolesterol closes the distance and clinches up with Niemitzio, looking for a takedown. Elcolesterol pushes Niemitzio against the cage but Niemitzio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Niemitzio. No joy for Elcolesterol on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elcolesterol clinches up with Niemitzio and pushes him back against the cage.

Elcolesterol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol fails with a takedown attempt.
Elcolesterol tries a head kick but it misses.
Elcolesterol looks to land a combination. Niemitzio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Elcolesterol instigates a clinch.
Elcolesterol tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niemitzio is working for takedown but Elcolesterol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Elcolesterol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Niemitzio.

Elcolesterol manages to break the clinch.
Elcolesterol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niemitzio prevents Elcolesterol from improving his position.
Niemitzio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Niemitzio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Niemitzio is taking a breather. Elcolesterol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Elcolesterol knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niemitzio on the ground.
Elcolesterol is trying to stand back up but Niemitzio is controlling him
Elcolesterol is not content to let Niemitzio control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol tries to get to full guard but Niemitzio has control of the leg.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Elcolesterol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niemitzio swivels and escapes.
Elcolesterol closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown but Elcolesterol shows good takedown defense.
Elcolesterol lands a glancing blow to the side of Niemitzio's head.
Niemitzio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Niemitzio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elcolesterol swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Elcolesterol rushes Niemitzio and presses him up against the cage.
Elcolesterol creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Elcolesterol manages to break the clinch.
Elcolesterol tries to clinch there but Niemitzio circles away.
Elcolesterol with a poor takedown

and Niemitzio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol is looking to control Niemitzio's arms but Niemitzio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elcolesterol has his back to the cage.
Niemitzio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Elcolesterol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niemitzio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elcolesterol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Niemitzio wants to break the clinch but can't.

Elcolesterol pulls guard successfully.
Antione Niemitzio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.
Niemitzio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elcolesterol holds on and takes a little breather.
Elcolesterol trying to control the position.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quesemesube Elcolesterol dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Elcolesterol throws a nice head kick!
Elcolesterol misses with a takedown attempt

and Niemitzio counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Elcolesterol's guard now.
Elcolesterol lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Niemitzio!
Niemitzio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Niemitzio tries to hold on but Elcolesterol pushes him away.
Niemitzio tries to reverse the position but Elcolesterol maintains control.
Niemitzio wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol trying to control but Niemitzio is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elcolesterol wants to get back to his feet but Niemitzio is holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcolesterol throwing strikes here but Niemitzio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Niemitzio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Elcolesterol trying to control but Niemitzio is having none of it.
Niemitzio is trying to stand up.
Elcolesterol sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elcolesterol looking to control but Niemitzio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

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.
Niemitzio flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Niemitzio tries to hold on but Elcolesterol postures up.
Elcolesterol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Niemitzio tries to hold on but Elcolesterol postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elcolesterol goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Niemitzio is on top in guard.

Elcolesterol had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Niemitzio is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Elcolesterol Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Niemitzio's back instead.
Niemitzio rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Elcolesterol not doing much here.
Elcolesterol is thwarting Niemitzio's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niemitzio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Elcolesterol wants to get back to his feet.
Elcolesterol stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elcolesterol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niemitzio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antione Niemitzio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niemitzio 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antione Niemitzio!