PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arndt Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Moks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arndt Metzger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Metzger
vs
Moks

197 cm
25
254 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Gilop®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arndt Metzger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafal Moks!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metzger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metzger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moks 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.

Metzger has managed to clinch.
Metzger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metzger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Moks gets control of Metzger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Moks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metzger wants to stand but Moks has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Metzger stands and throws Moks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Moks wants to control but Metzger postures up.

Metzger stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Metzger throws a right and a left that Moks avoids nicely.

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.

Metzger lands a big head kick that sends Moks tumbling to the mat! Metzger takes a step backwards and waves Moks back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Rafal Moks has been cut.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Metzger cracks Moks with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Metzger has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moks to stand back up!
Moks misses with a takedown
and Metzger counters with a head kick that wobbles Moks - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Metzger sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arndt Metzger!
Arndt Metzger retains his heavyweight title!