PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulus Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werkka Easterlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herzog
vs
Easterlund

188 cm
19
196 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
19
196 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulus Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Werkka Easterlund!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Easterlund throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Herzog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Easterlund scores with a shot to the body.
Easterlund throws a series of punches but Herzog moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Herzog lands an impressive looking overhand right. Easterlund doesn't seem phased though.
Easterlund throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Herzog on the side of the head.
Easterlund misses the jab.
Easterlund connects with a body shot that sends Herzog's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Easterlund.
Easterlund misses the jab.
Easterlund throws out a loose jab but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easterlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Herzog lands a really nice looking cross but Easterlund seems unphased.
Herzog takes a swing at Easterlund's ribcage but misses.
Herzog looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Easterlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Easterlund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Easterlund.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Herzog swings for the body but Easterlund moves out of range.
Easterlund walks into a stiff left hand from Herzog.
Easterlund swinging wildly here.
Herzog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Herzog with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donk. Easterlund catches Herzog right on the button with a cross.
Herzog walks into a jab.
Nice shot lands for Easterlund.
Easterlund takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Easterlund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herzog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herzog misses with a looping left.
Easterlund tries to bum rush Herzog with a series of wild strikes but Herzog uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Easterlund takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Herzog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Easterlund misses with an uppercut. Herzog saw that one coming.
Easterlund misses with a double jab.
Easterlund lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herzog at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund throws a combination. Herzog tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The fighters circle momentarily. Easterlund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Easterlund scores with a four punch combination!
Easterlund lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Herzog throws the left hand but Easterlund avoids the punch easily.
Easterlund swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Easterlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Herzog connects with a good right hand that stumbles Easterlund. Easterlund circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Easterlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Easterlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Easterlund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herzog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Easterlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herzog scrambles back to his feet.
Herzog scores with a punch to the head.
Herzog tries to bum rush Easterlund with a series of wild strikes but Easterlund uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herzog gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Easterlund.
Easterlund cracks Herzog with an open hand slap.
Easterlund misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herzog misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Easterlund.
Herzog is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Easterlund.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Easterlund lands a jab-cross combination.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
Easterlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herzog.
Herzog throws a body punch but Easterlund moves out of range.
Herzog lands with a shot to the body.
Easterlund throws a nice looking combination but Herzog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Easterlund slips a straight right by Herzog.
Herzog throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Easterlund on the side of the head.
Easterlund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herzog throws a series of punches but Easterlund moves out of range.
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!
Easterlund with a hook.
Jab from Herzog.
Easterlund scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herzog doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Easterlund.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog cracks Easterlund with an open hand slap.
Easterlund defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Herzog slips under a jab from Easterlund.
Herzog throws an overhand right that lands on Easterlund's shoulder, as Easterlund tries to avoid the shot.
Easterlund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herzog throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Easterlund keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Herzog.
Easterlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Easterlund darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herzog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Easterlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herzog scrambles back to his feet.
Herzog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Easterlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herzog scrambles back to his feet.
Easterlund lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab by Herzog.
Easterlund is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Easterlund dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Easterlund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Werkka Easterlund dominated that round.
That's time! Herzog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Easterlund scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Easterlund misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Easterlund, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Easterlund throws out a loose jab but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Herzog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Easterlund thuds a left hand into Herzog's body.
Easterlund slips a jab from Herzog.
Herzog moves out of range as Easterlund throws a body kick.
Easterlund attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Herzog dodges the punch combination from Easterlund.
Easterlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Easterlund lands a head shot.
Easterlund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Easterlund scores with a sloppy right hand. Herzog should have avoided that one.
Herzog takes a swing at Easterlund's ribcage but misses.
Werkka Easterlund seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easterlund works the jab nicely.
Herzog takes a swing at Easterlund's ribcage but misses.
Werkka Easterlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Herzog.
A combination from Easterlund does no damage.
Paulus Herzog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Easterlund.
Easterlund lands a jab to Herzog's midsection.
Donk. Easterlund catches Herzog right on the button with a cross.
Easterlund takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Herzog thows a body shot but no joy.
Herzog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herzog works Easterlund's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Herzog throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Easterlund throws a right and a left that both miss.
Herzog walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herzog. Easterlund does a little dance to reset his feet.
Easterlund misses the shot to the body.
Herzog thows a body shot but no joy.
Easterlund scores with a jab. Herzog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Easterlund scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Herzog takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Herzog moves away from the strike by Easterlund.
Easterlund misses with a two punch combination.
Herzog slips under a jab.
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Herzog throws a body punch but Easterlund moves out of range.
Easterlund ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Easterlund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Easterlund swinging wildly here.
Herzog cracks Easterlund with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Easterlund scores with a jab. Herzog acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Easterlund is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterlund staying out of range there.
Easterlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herzog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterlund misses the target.
Easterlund misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a hook to the side of Easterlund's head but Easterlund sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herzog connects with a body shot that sends Easterlund's belly button to the back.
Herzog throws the left hand but Easterlund avoids the punch easily.
Easterlund misses with a looping right.
Easterlund moves forwards but Herzog connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Herzog misses with a right hand
and Easterlund counters with a three punch combo that has Herzog backing up. Herzog nods at Easterlund to acknowledge the strikes.
Easterlund lands with a shot to the body.
Herzog takes a swing at Easterlund's ribcage but misses.
Herzog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Easterlund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Easterlund throws a hook but Herzog avoids it easily.
Easterlund moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herzog misses with a looping right.
Herzog swings for the body but Easterlund moves out of range.
Herzog takes a jab right on the kisser.
Easterlund throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog misses with a few strikes there.
Easterlund avoids the body shot from Herzog.
Easterlund lands a nice hook to Herzog's body. Herzog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Herzog swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Easterlund counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Easterlund.
Easterlund throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herzog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Easterlund misses with a looping right.
Easterlund throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herzog.
A punch combination from Herzog misses.
Easterlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Herzog gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Herzog as he connects with a hook.
Herzog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog staying out of range there.
Herzog thows a body shot but no joy.
Easterlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Easterlund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Werkka Easterlund 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! And we move into the final round!

Easterlund misses the jab.
Easterlund misses with an uppercut
and Herzog counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Easterlund defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Easterlund moves away from the strike by Herzog.
Easterlund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herzog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herzog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Easterlund.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Herzog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Herzog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Easterlund falls off balance throwing a combination
and Herzog counters with a left and a right that stings Easterlund.
Herzog on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Herzog's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Easterlund connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Herzog scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Easterlund misses the target.
Herzog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Easterlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Herzog.
Easterlund uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Herzog.
Herzog slips a jab and a cross from Easterlund.
Easterlund moves out of range as Herzog strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Easterlund has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Easterlund there as he acknowledges the shot.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Easterlund throws out the jab.
Herzog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Easterlund.
Some wild striking there from Herzog.
Easterlund pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Easterlund lands a glancing blow to the side of Herzog's head.
Easterlund looks to throw the jab but Herzog is out of range.
Easterlund punishes Herzog's body with a nice straight punch.
Easterlund misses with an uppercut.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Easterlund.
Easterlund misses with a looping right.
Easterlund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Easterlund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Easterlund misses with the combination.
Herzog moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herzog misses with a two punch combination.
Easterlund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Herzog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterlund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herzog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Easterlund circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterlund takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Easterlund listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Easterlund cracks a nice hook into Herzog's ribs.
Easterlund defending well as Herzog loads up on a big left hand.
Herzog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Easterlund misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog jabs at Easterlund's body.
Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Easterlund.
Easterlund tries to move into range but Herzog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Herzog swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Herzog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Easterlund throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Easterlund misses.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Easterlund moves away.
Easterlund lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herzog circles away quickly and effectively.
Easterlund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easterlund misses with a straight left.
Herzog misses with a series of wild punches.
Easterlund throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Easterlund throws a series of punches but Herzog avoids them all with ease.
Easterlund throws a shot from downtown. Herzog moves away and avoids it.
Easterlund dodges the punch combination from Herzog.
Herzog throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterlund sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Herzog takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herzog misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Easterlund lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Easterlund avoids the body shot from Herzog.
Paulus Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Easterlund.
Herzog takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterlund. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Herzog finds it's way through Easterlund's defenses.
Herzog dodges the punch combination from Easterlund.
Easterlund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Werkka Easterlund is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herzog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Easterlund moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herzog misses with a looping right.
Easterlund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Easterlund staying out of range there.
Easterlund throws a right hand that Herzog ducks under and follows up with a left that Herzog also avoids with ease.
Herzog takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Herzog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Werkka Easterlund.
Well Easterlund has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werkka Easterlund!