PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antione Niemitzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quesemesube Elcolesterol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Quesemesube Elcolesterol was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Niemitzio
vs
Elcolesterol

189 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antione Niemitzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quesemesube Elcolesterol!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niemitzio shoots in but Elcolesterol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Elcolesterol is looking to clinch but Niemitzio is avoiding it.
Elcolesterol dodges the punch combination from Niemitzio.

Niemitzio takes the fight into the clinch.

Elcolesterol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elcolesterol misses with a body kick.
Niemitzio is looking to clinch but Elcolesterol is avoiding it.
No luck for Niemitzio with that takedown attempt.
Niemitzio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Niemitzio misses.

Niemitzio fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Elcolesterol sprawls well initially but Niemitzio persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Niemitzio not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemitzio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elcolesterol is looking for a sweep. Niemitzio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niemitzio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Niemitzio trying to control from half guard but Elcolesterol is working away.
Elcolesterol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niemitzio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Niemitzio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Niemitzio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elcolesterol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niemitzio trying to mount his opponent but Elcolesterol defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niemitzio looks for a takedown but Elcolesterol sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antione Niemitzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niemitzio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Antione Niemitzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcolesterol wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niemitzio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elcolesterol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemitzio stuffs the takedown attempt from Elcolesterol. Elcolesterol gets slowly back to his feet.
Elcolesterol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niemitzio.
Niemitzio has a takedown stuffed.

Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Niemitzio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Elcolesterol is squirming around, avoiding Niemitzio's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcolesterol is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Niemitzio tries to push Elcolesterol's head away but Elcolesterol is holding on tight.
Elcolesterol is looking to get to half guard.
Niemitzio throwing strikes here but Elcolesterol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Niemitzio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elcolesterol is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niemitzio lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Niemitzio misses with a head shot.
Niemitzio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Elcolesterol is squirming around, avoiding Niemitzio's attempts to control the action.
Elcolesterol is trying to escape the mount.
Niemitzio throwing strikes here but Elcolesterol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Elcolesterol tries to lock up and control but Niemitzio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antione Niemitzio 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.

Niemitzio misses with a two punch combination.
Niemitzio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elcolesterol's waist but Elcolesterol gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Niemitzio off to one side.
Niemitzio blocks a head kick by Elcolesterol.
Niemitzio doesn't manage to clinch there - Elcolesterol circles away.
A swing and a miss from Niemitzio.

Niemitzio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elcolesterol, pushing him back against the ropes.

Elcolesterol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niemitzio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol feints and then cracks Niemitzio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Niemitzio down.
Niemitzio works over Elcolesterol's head and body with a nice combination.

Niemitzio scores with a takedown into Elcolesterol's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Elcolesterol can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niemitzio scoring with some ground and pound.
Niemitzio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Niemitzio stops Elcolesterol from standing up.
Niemitzio wants to control from the top but Elcolesterol keeps moving.

Elcolesterol pushes Niemitzio off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Niemitzio 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.
Niemitzio wants to control from the top but Elcolesterol keeps moving.
Elcolesterol is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Elcolesterol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio 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.
Niemitzio trying to control the position from guard on top but Elcolesterol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niemitzio thows a big elbow that misses.
Niemitzio wants to pass the guard but Elcolesterol is keeping the position.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Niemitzio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Antione Niemitzio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Niemitzio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Niemitzio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Elcolesterol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Niemitzio tries to control but Elcolesterol wriggling away.
Niemitzio thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Niemitzio working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio throws some wild stikes that Elcolesterol manages to avoid easily.
Elcolesterol tries to hold on but Niemitzio pushes him away.
Elcolesterol avoids a series of strikes thrown by Niemitzio.
Poor strikes thrown by Niemitzio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Elcolesterol tries to reverse the position but Niemitzio maintains control.
Niemitzio unloads with some shots from mount but Elcolesterol bucks and avoids them well.
Niemitzio punishing his opponent with strikes.
Niemitzio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antione Niemitzio dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Niemitzio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Niemitzio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elcolesterol fails with an attempt to clinch.

Elcolesterol gets caught flat footed, as Niemitzio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Elcolesterol keeping moving, preventing Niemitzio from controlling successfully.
Niemitzio tries to free his leg and advance position but Elcolesterol is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcolesterol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Niemitzio wants to control from the top but Elcolesterol keeps moving.
Niemitzio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Niemitzio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niemitzio trying to control but Elcolesterol is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Niemitzio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Niemitzio closes the distance and clinches.
Niemitzio is looking to break free of the clinch but Elcolesterol has double underhooks.
Niemitzio has Elcolesterol pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Elcolesterol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niemitzio can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Elcolesterol manages to break the clinch.
Elcolesterol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elcolesterol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elcolesterol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niemitzio manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Elcolesterol.
Elcolesterol connects with a high kick.
Elcolesterol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Niemitzio misses with a hook. Elcolesterol ducked under it nicely.
Elcolesterol misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niemitzio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niemitzio lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Elcolesterol.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Niemitzio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elcolesterol throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Niemitzio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Elcolesterol won't be happy with that.
Elcolesterol parries the strikes from Niemitzio easily there. Niemitzio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Elcolesterol to escape.
Niemitzio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Niemitzio working the head with strikes.

Niemitzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elcolesterol, who protects the arm well.
Elcolesterol regains half guard.
Quesemesube Elcolesterol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niemitzio winds up and cracks Elcolesterol with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Niemitzio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Niemitzio seems to be working for a kimura but Elcolesterol defends the submission attempt.
Niemitzio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elcolesterol keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niemitzio tries to pass to full mount but Elcolesterol defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antione Niemitzio.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niemitzio, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

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