PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Hoost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Bertok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoost
vs
Bertok

189 cm
22
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
234 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ernesto Hoost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Bertok!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bertok avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown but Bertok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertok goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Ernesto Hoost has been cut.
Hoost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bertok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoost somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoost tries for a takedown but Bertok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bertok throws a series of punches but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost shoots in but Bertok avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hoost shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bertok pinned against the cage. Bertok gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hoost could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hoost dodges the punch combination from Bertok.
Hoost slips a jab and a cross from Bertok.
Peter Bertok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bertok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoost.
No luck for Hoost with that takedown attempt.
Hoost shoots in looking for a takedown. Bertok tries to sprawl out of it but Hoost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bertok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

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.
Bertok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bertok slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Bertok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Hoost's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hoost shoots in for a takedown but Bertok shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bertok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoost.
Hoost throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bertok defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bertok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertok defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoost.
Hoost shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from Bertok misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bertok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bertok avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bertok defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoost.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

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.
Hoost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bertok but Bertok pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoost shoots in for a double leg but Bertok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bertok defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bertok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoost circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Bertok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Hoost's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hoost fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hoost.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Hoost. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bertok. No joy for Hoost on that attempt.
Bertok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoost fails with the takedown.
Bertok throws a series of punches but Hoost avoids them all with ease.
Peter Bertok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Bertok leaves Hoost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bertok misses with a wild combination.
Hoost shoots in for a double leg but Bertok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoost misses with a combination
and Bertok counters with a series of strikes. Hoost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hoost tries for a takedown but Bertok circles away easily
and Bertok counters with a series of strikes. Hoost will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bertok misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Ernesto Hoost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoost with a poor takedown
and Bertok counters with a two punch combo.

Ernesto Hoost's cut is getting worse.
Bertok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bertok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hoost counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bertok's guard now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bertok wants to stand but Hoost is controlling the position.
Bertok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hoost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hoost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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 Ernesto Hoost.
I think Bertok 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Bertok!