PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Stahlhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Stahlhandske
vs
Metzger

188 cm
23
228 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

199 cm
25
260 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lennart Stahlhandske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Metzger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlhandske connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown but Stahlhandske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metzger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stahlhandske is fending him off so far but Metzger persists. Nope, Stahlhandske circles away and we're back to standing.
Stahlhandske lands a head shot.
Stahlhandske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metzger moves away.
Stahlhandske lands a really nice looking cross but Metzger seems unphased.
Metzger moves forwards but Stahlhandske connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stahlhandske misses with a low kick.
Metzger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stahlhandske.

Metzger gets the takedown into side control.
Stahlhandske is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Metzger is controlling him well.
Metzger misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Metzger thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Stahlhandske is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Metzger decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stahlhandske to his feet.
Stahlhandske tries to bum rush Metzger with a series of wild strikes but Metzger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stahlhandske scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stahlhandske misses with a hook. Metzger ducked under it nicely.
Metzger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Metzger.
Metzger checks a leg kick.
Metzger fails with a takedown attempt.
Stahlhandske throws a leg kick but Metzger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stahlhandske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metzger moves away.
Stahlhandske misses with a body shot.
Metzger shoots for a takedown but Stahlhandske saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stahlhandske throws an overhand right that lands on Metzger's shoulder, as Metzger tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stahlhandske sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Metzger somewhat.
Stahlhandske misses with a hook.
Stahlhandske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metzger checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metzger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stahlhandske misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Stahlhandske. No joy for Metzger on that attempt.
Stahlhandske misses with a straight right.
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!
Stahlhandske cracks Metzger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stahlhandske misses with an uppercut. Metzger saw that one coming.
Stahlhandske thows a leg kick but Metzger checks it

so Metzger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Metzger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stahlhandske is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metzger throws a strike but Stahlhandske rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske wants to pass the guard but Metzger is keeping the position.
Metzger wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stahlhandske tries to free his leg and advance position but Metzger is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stahlhandske is working hard here to advance position.
Stahlhandske trying to control but Metzger is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Metzger blocks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stahlhandske as Metzger shoots in.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stahlhandske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metzger has time to react.
Stahlhandske throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Metzger shoots for a double leg takedown but Stahlhandske sprawls well. He's pushed Metzger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Metzger shoots in and gets a takedown into Stahlhandske's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metzger looking to sit in guard and control but Stahlhandske gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stahlhandske seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Metzger wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stahlhandske engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Stahlhandske dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stahlhandske lands a right hook to the body.
Stahlhandske scores with a decent looking hook.
Metzger slips under a jab from Stahlhandske.

Metzger changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stahlhandske looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Metzger wants to control but Stahlhandske is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metzger throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stahlhandske is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Metzger has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stahlhandske jabs Metzger right on the nose. Metzger blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlhandske shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stahlhandske with a jab.
Lennart Stahlhandske is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stahlhandske digs a good body shot into Metzger's ribs.
Metzger moves out of range of the strikes.
Metzger wants to clinch up but Stahlhandske keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Stahlhandske throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahlhandske throws a low kick but Metzger avoids it.
Stahlhandske throws a looping overhand right but Metzger ducks down to avoid it.

Metzger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stahlhandske napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Metzger just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Metzger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stahlhandske, who protects the arm well.
Stahlhandske is trying to control Metzger's posture but Metzger avoids it.

Metzger decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahlhandske displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metzger.
Stahlhandske misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Stahlhandske as Metzger shoots in.
Stahlhandske punishes Metzger's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlhandske throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metzger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lennart Stahlhandske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Metzger.
Metzger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metzger is breathing heavily.
Metzger slips a jab from Stahlhandske.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown but Stahlhandske shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metzger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stahlhandske throws a head kick that Metzger semi-blocks.
Nice uppercut there from Stahlhandske.
Good exchange - Stahlhandske coming out on top.
Lennart Stahlhandske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stahlhandske.
Metzger tries to close the distance and clinch but Stahlhandske swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stahlhandske tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metzger is able to avoid easily.
The crowd cheers as Stahlhandske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metzger doesn't seem phased though.
Stahlhandske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metzger checks it well.
Stahlhandske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stahlhandske displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metzger.
The crowd cheers as Stahlhandske lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metzger doesn't seem phased though.
Lennart Stahlhandske is winning the standup battle so far.
Metzger slips under a jab from Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske lands a lovely overhand right.
Metzger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stahlhandske.
Stahlhandske will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stahlhandske tries to score with a low kick but Metzger moves his leg out of the way.
Stahlhandske looks to land a left hand but Metzger moved out of range nicely.
Stahlhandske takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A slow jab from Stahlhandske misses its intended target.
Stahlhandske throws an overhand right that lands on Metzger's shoulder, as Metzger tries to avoid the shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stahlhandske will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Metzger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metzger slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Stahlhandske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lennart Stahlhandske dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stahlhandske throws a leg kick that misses.
Stahlhandske smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Metzger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stahlhandske displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Metzger.
Stahlhandske misses with a low kick.
Stahlhandske throws a nice looking combination but Metzger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stahlhandske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stahlhandske misses with the combination.
Stahlhandske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metzger has time to react.
Metzger moves out of range as Stahlhandske throws a body kick.
Andreas Metzger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metzger avoids the body shot from Stahlhandske.

Metzger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Metzger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stahlhandske really wants to buck Metzger off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stahlhandske wants to get back to his feet.
Stahlhandske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Metzger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stahlhandske looks a forlorn figure.
Metzger controlling the pace for now.
Andreas Metzger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Metzger throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stahlhandske is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Metzger misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger controlling from the full mount.

Metzger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stahlhandske is now in Metzger's guard. A big mistake from Metzger there, giving up the dominant position!
Stahlhandske pushing down on Metzger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stahlhandske trying to mount his opponent but Metzger defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metzger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stahlhandskeis looking to pass into half guard but Metzger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Metzger is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger throwing strikes from guard but Stahlhandske blocks nicely.
Stahlhandske working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metzger.
Lennart Stahlhandske is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stahlhandske avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stahlhandske tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreas Metzger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stahlhandske looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Metzger passes into half guard.
Stahlhandske is in trouble now - Metzger has advanced to mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Metzger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stahlhandske has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennart Stahlhandske!