PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knockout Artist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Stelios (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.

Artist
vs
Stelios

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Knockout Artist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dane Stelios!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stelios moves into the clinch.

Stelios gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Artist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stelios scores with a couple of nice shots.
Artist is trying to get back to full guard.
Stelios winds up and cracks Artist with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stelios wants to get back to his feet.
Artist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stelios looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Artist punching from the bottom.

Artist looking for submissions off his back.

Stelios stands up from half guard.
Artist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stelios eats them both and turns towards Artist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Stelios gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stelios connects with a nice short shot to Artist's temple.
Stelios lands strikes from half guard.
Stelios working the head and body with strikes.
Artist wants to control but Stelios is keeping busy.
Artist is trying to stand.
Stelios looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Artist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stelios decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Stelios.
Artist is breathing heavily.
Stelios landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelios working the body and head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelios scores with punches from side control.
Stelios working away.
Stelios works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Artist is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stelios landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Stelios decides to stand up, so the ref orders Artist to his feet.

Stelios gets a clinch.
Stelios keeps control of Artist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Artist trying to land knees to the body.

Stelios turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Stelios manages to end up in side control.

Stelios stands up and beckons Artist to his feet.

Stelios shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Stelios gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Artist gets caught flat footed, as Stelios shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Stelios stands and steps away. Artist gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Artist clinches up with Stelios and pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stelios walks away with a smile on his face. Artist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Artist with a lazy takedown attempt

and Stelios counters with a shoot takedown. Artist fights it but they end up in guard.
Artist will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stelios working some strikes from top position.

Stelios gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Artist with a poor takedown

and Stelios counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Artist's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knockout Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!

Stelios stands and steps away. Artist gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Artist could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Artist throws a head kick but Stelios moves out of range.
Artist darts in trying to clinch

and Stelios counters with a nice double leg into side control. Artist won't be happy with that.
Artist is looking for a sweep.
Stelios working the ground and pound.
Stelios connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Artist some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Artist's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Stelios decides to stand back up.
Artist has his takedown stuffed

and Stelios counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Artist's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelios stops Artist from standing up.
Artist working a defensive guard here.
Artist throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Stelios postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Artist can't keep his opponent in guard - Stelios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Artist is trying to control but can't.

Stelios stands up out of the half guard.
Artist looks to clinch

and Stelios counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stelios looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Artist flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Stelios decides to stand up.

Stelios drives through with a takedown into Artist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Artist is trying to control the position but Stelios postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Stelios dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stelios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Artist was covering up waiting for the punch and Stelios finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Stelios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Artist tries for a takedown but Stelios circles away easily

and Stelios counters by moving into the clinch.

Artist is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stelios is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artist to the mat. Artist regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Artist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dane Stelios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stelios passes into half guard.

Stelios decides to stand and escape the position.
Artist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Stelios counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artist takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stelios tries to advance to mount but can't.
Artist tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelios landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Stelios stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Stelios scores with a takedown into Artist's guard.

Artist is working an open guard so Stelios takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Stelios moves into range and clinches up with Artist.
Artist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stelios gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knockout Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stelios has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Artist is trying to keep an underhook but Stelios manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stelios drops an elbow to the side of Artist's head.
Artist is looking to control Stelios's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Artist avoid being mounted?
Stelios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Artist on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stelios takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelios prevents Artist from standing back up.

Stelios gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Artist looks to clinch

and Stelios counters by moving into the clinch.

Artist is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stelios is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artist to the mat. Artist regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelios connects with a couple of short punches.
Stelios must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Artist wants to stand but Stelios is controlling the position.
Stelios postures up and lands a big shot to Artist's brow.
Stelios working some strikes from top position.
Artist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Stelios gets to his feet - Artist follows without any prompting.
Artist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Artist throws a series of punches but Stelios avoids them all with ease.

Stelios drives through with a takedown into Artist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stelios slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Artist is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to control but Stelios postures up.
Artist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Artist is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stelios's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stelios looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Artist with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Artist has hold of Stelios's hands but Stelios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Artist is trying to control but can't.

Stelios stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Artist to get to his feet.

Artist gets caught napping as Stelios dives in and scores a takedown. Artist manages to retain guard.
Stelios wants to pass the guard but Artist is keeping the position.
Artist controls Stelios momentarily but Stelios frees himself.
Stelios works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artist wants to control but Stelios is keeping busy.

Stelios decides to return to a standing position.

Stelios drives through with a takedown into Artist's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stelios won't allow Artist to sweep him here.

Stelios decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Artist fails to land with a series of punches.

Stelios closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Artist did well to prevent Stelios getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelios lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Artist is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Artist is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stelios scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Stelios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Artist tries for a takedown but Stelios circles away easily

and Stelios counters by clinching up.

Stelios has hold of one of Artist's legs. Artist is fighting the takedown attempt but Stelios gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Stelios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Artist is keeping the position for now.

Artist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stelios defends well.
Stelios passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stelios tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stelios lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stelios has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Stelios clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Artist is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stelios is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Artist to the mat. Artist regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stelios trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stelios stands up and waves to Artist to follow him.
Artist tries for a takedown but Stelios circles away easily

and Stelios counters with a takedown into side control.
Artist wants to control but Stelios postures up.
Artist is trying to buck Stelios off.
Stelios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artist trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stelios lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Stelios stands up and beckons Artist to his feet.
Artist scores with a head kick.

Stelios shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Stelios decides to stand up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Stelios closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist can't do much from the bottom here.

Stelios decides to take the fight back to the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Artist enables Stelios to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Artist manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Stelios gets to his feet - Artist follows without any prompting.
Artist shoots and misses

and Stelios counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Artist!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knockout Artist. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artist is looking to improve his position but Stelios isn't that keen on the idea.
Stelios avoids the attempt from Artist to control.
Artist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Stelios.
Artist is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelios with a couple of short strikes.
Artist tries to lock up and control but Stelios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stelios working Artist over with strikes here.
Artist really wants to buck Stelios off and get back to his feet.
Stelios working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Artist tries to hold on but Stelios postures up.
Stelios lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Stelios avoids the attempt from Artist to control.
Artist keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stelios dominating with strikes here.
Stelios lands with some strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelios scoring with strikes but Artist is staying in there.
Artist tries to lock up and control but Stelios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stelios unloading with bombs!
Artist tries to reverse the position but Stelios maintains control.
Stelios connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Artist is bucking up trying to escape but Stelios cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stelios has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Artist's face.
Stelios landing strikes from the mount and Artist is in trouble!
Stelios looking to finish Artist with some ground and pound. This is bad for Artist!
Artist tries to hold on but Stelios postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stelios cracks Artist with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Stelios with the ground and pound from mount.
Artist tries to lock up and control but Stelios gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Knockout Artist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dane Stelios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stelios takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Stelios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stelios winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 24:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 24:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Stelios!