PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sert Pier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prokhor Stalevarov (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.

Pier
vs
Stalevarov

193 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
257 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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, Sert Pier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Prokhor Stalevarov!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalevarov moves in looking to clinch but Pier pushes him off.
Pier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stalevarov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pier swats away the attempt to clinch by Stalevarov.
Pier keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalevarov tries to clinch there but Pier circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalevarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stalevarov tries to clinch there but Pier circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalevarov tries to clinch but Pier moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stalevarov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalevarov tries to clinch up but Pier circles away and keeps his distance.

Stalevarov drives through and clinches with Pier against the cage.
Stalevarov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalevarov stops a takedown attempt from Pier.
Stalevarov is looking to control Pier's arms but Pier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stalevarov has his back to the cage.
Stalevarov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stalevarov lands a knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pier.
A knee to the head by Stalevarov.
Pier tries to break the clinch but Stalevarov is controlling the position.
Pier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stalevarov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pier wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sert Pier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalevarov backwards.
Stalevarov stops a takedown attempt from Pier.
Stalevarov is pressed up against the cage. Pier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stalevarov down to the mat. Stalevarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Pier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalevarov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalevarov slips a jab and a cross from Pier.
Pier is breathing heavily.
Stalevarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pier circles away.
Pier keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Pier does no damage.
Stalevarov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pier circles away.

Stalevarov has Pier up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pier is trying to drag Stalevarov to the mat but Stalevarov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Pier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pier stops Stalevarov from getting back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Pier is working for a kimura but Stalevarov is defending it quite comfortably.
Stalevarov is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalevarov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sert Pier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stalevarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalevarov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pier moves into the clinch.
Pier is working for takedown but Stalevarov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stalevarov looking to slow down the pace here.
Pier lands a hook that snaps the head of Stalevarov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pier tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stalevarov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pier tries for a takedown but Stalevarov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sert Pier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stalevarov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Pier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalevarov tries to kick Pier off but Pier keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Stalevarov pushes Pier off and gets back to his feet.
Stalevarov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pier counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pier.
Pier throws and elbow that misses. Stalevarov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pier's guard. Nice move by Stalevarov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stalevarov defends well.
Pier thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Stalevarov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stalevarov wants to clinch

and Pier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stalevarov's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Stalevarov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pier.
Stalevarov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pier avoids it.
A body shot lands from Pier.
Pier has Stalevarov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stalevarov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Pier.
Pier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pier is trying to break the clinch but Stalevarov has him pressed against the cage.
Pier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pier lands a shot to the body.
Stalevarov wants to stall.
Pier is working for takedown but Stalevarov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pier tries to circle away but Stalevarov has him pinned against the cage.
Pier tries for a takedown but Stalevarov manages to get underhooks.
Pier wants to break free but Stalevarov has control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stalevarov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stalevarov to the mat. Stalevarov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pier throws a strike but Stalevarov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stalevarov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stalevarov has managed to get both his arms back between Pier's legs - danger averted.
Sert Pier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stalevarov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalevarov tries to clinch but Pier moves away

and Pier counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pier.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pier can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sert Pier dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Stalevarov darts in trying to clinch

and Pier counters by clinching up.
Stalevarov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pier.
Pier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pier has had enough of the clinch but Stalevarov keeps him there for the moment.
Pier lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stalevarov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sert Pier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalevarov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stalevarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pier prevents a body shot from Stalevarov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalevarov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pier's defenses.
Pier misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Pier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Stalevarov scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pier misses with a double jab.
Stalevarov tries to clinch

and Pier decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stalevarov's guard.
Stalevarov is looking to stand up but Pier isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stalevarov kicks Pier off and gets to his feet.
Sert Pier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalevarov looks to clinch

and Pier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Pier is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stalevarov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

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.
Stalevarov tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prokhor Stalevarov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stalevarov working for submissions but it's allowed Pier to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sert Pier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pier has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sert Pier!