PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Boreling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentijn The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Boreling could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Valentijn The Beast's chin.

Boreling
vs
The Beast

185 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Karl Boreling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Valentijn The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Beast defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boreling.
The Beast stuffs the takedown.

Boreling gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The Beast pushes Boreling off looking to stand but Boreling dives back in and keeps control.
Boreling wants to take a breather but The Beast is having none of it.
Boreling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Beast blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boreling.
The Beast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boreling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boreling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boreling thows a huge punch but The Beast dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boreling throwing shots but The Beast is blocking nicely.
Boreling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boreling is trying to control. The Beast wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boreling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boreling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boreling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boreling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boreling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Beast is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boreling scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boreling not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boreling working over The Beast with some ground and pound. The Beast looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boreling working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boreling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Boreling wants to pass to mount but The Beast is defending the position.
Boreling thows a huge punch but The Beast dodges it nicely.
Boreling working The Beast over with strikes.
Boreling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Beast looks gassed!
Boreling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boreling lands a nice short elbow.

The Beast is rocked!
Boreling controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, The Beast is out! Boreling gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl Boreling!