PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Treetops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Treetops
vs
Ritter

189 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

187 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frankie Treetops!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Ritter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter keeps the fight on the outside.

Ritter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Treetops napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ritter controlling from side mount.
Treetops is trying to control Ritter's posture but Ritter avoids it.
Ritter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Treetops will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Treetops prevents Ritter from improving position.
Treetops wants to get back to his feet.
Treetops tries to improve position but can't.
Ritter controlling from side mount.
Treetops is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ritter has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Ritter politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ritter prefers to stall for the moment though.
Treetops sneaks back into half guard.
Treetops pushes Ritter off looking to stand but Ritter dives back in and keeps control.
Treetops keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Treetops wants to control but Ritter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ritter slows the pace down in half guard.
Treetops is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ritter stops Treetops from getting back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Ritter controlling the action here.
Treetops is looking to escape.
Ritter is thwarting Treetops's attempts to control the position.
Ritter prevents Treetops from standing back up.
Ritter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Treetops trying to control but Ritter postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ritter throws a body punch but Treetops moves out of range.

Ritter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ritter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Treetops tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ritter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ritter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Treetops. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Treetops wants to get back to his feet but Ritter is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Treetops wants to get back to his feet but Ritter passes into half guard.
Treetops is breathing heavily.
Treetops has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ritter is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Treetops blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ritter.
Ritter is taking a breather. Treetops 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Treetops trying to hold on to Ritter's head to control him but Ritter postures up.
Treetops is trying to stand.
Treetops trying to hold on to Ritter's head to control him but Ritter postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ritter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Treetops is trying to stand back up but Ritter is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Ritter dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Treetops throws a head kick but Ritter moves out of range.
Treetops fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Treetops looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Treetops rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ritter slips a straight right by Treetops.
Treetops throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Treetops pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Treetops with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ritter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ritter.

Ritter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Treetops wants to stand up but Ritter is controlling him.
Ritter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ritter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ritter drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Treetops manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ritter has Treetops in his guard.
Treetops with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ritter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ritter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Treetops is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Treetops trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ritter's guard.
Ritter has his hands on Treetops's head, controlling the position.
Treetops throws a big right hand that misses.
Ritter has control of Treetops's left arm, preventing Treetops from doing any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Treetops throws a looping overhand right but Ritter ducks down to avoid it.

Ritter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Ritter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treetops striking from the bottom.
Ritter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Treetops is trying to stand up here but Ritter is controlling him well.
Ritter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Treetops trying to control from the bottom.
Treetops is looking for a sweep. Ritter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ritter prevents Treetops from standing back up.
Ritter not doing much here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Oliver Ritter just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ritter dodges the punch combination from Treetops.
Treetops tries to bum rush Ritter with a series of wild strikes but Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Ritter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Treetops fails with the takedown

so Ritter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ritter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Treetops is keeping the position for now.
Ritter stops Treetops from standing up.
Ritter passes into half guard.
Ritter moves into full mount! Treetops won't be happy about that!
Treetops is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ritter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ritter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ritter looking to secure an arm triangle but Treetops defends it well.
Treetops tries to lock up and control but Ritter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Treetops wants to get back to his feet.
Ritter content just to control the position here.
Treetops is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ritter has taken his back.
Treetops controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Ritter is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Treetops do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on Treetops's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ritter not allowing Treetops to control his hands.
Treetops is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Treetops is trying to get back to his feet but Ritter has full control of the position and if anything, Treetops has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ritter controlling the position well here. Treetops rolled but Ritter kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Oliver Ritter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Treetops covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treetops is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Treetops holding both Ritter 's hands and preventing any damage.

Ritter looking for the choke but no joy.

Ritter working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Treetops is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Ritter has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Treetops taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Oliver Ritter!