PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Swertz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Robben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robben has chosen AC/DC - For Those About To Rock as his entrance music. Damian Swertz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Swertz
vs
Robben

160 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Swertz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arjen Robben!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robben wants to clinch.

Swertz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robben did well to prevent Swertz getting side control.
Swertz trying to mount his opponent but Robben defends it.
Robben is trying to stand back up but Swertz is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swertz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swertz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robben wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robben trying to control but Swertz postures up.
Swertz wants to take a breather but Robben is having none of it.
Swertz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robben tries to roll over but Swertz keeps him under control.
Robben wants to get 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robben misses with an uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Robben finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Arjen Robben is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robben finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Swertz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robben misses with a looping left.
Robben lands a head kick!
Robben doesn't manage to clinch there - Swertz circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swertz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robben tries to avoid it but Swertz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robben to the ground. Robben escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robben tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swertz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Swertz blocks the body kick.
Swertz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robben as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robben looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robben lunges at Swertz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Swertz's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Robben.
Robben looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arjen Robben seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swertz is breathing heavily.
Robben lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Swertz falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arjen Robben!