PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Netzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Netzer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Volbeat - My body. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sparrow's choice of entrance music: Harlem Shake. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Netzer
vs
Sparrow

189 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 Hilo, Jonas Netzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Netzer.
Netzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparrow shoots in but no luck this time.
Sparrow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mikael Sparrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Netzer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sparrow scrambles back to his feet.
Sparrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Netzer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparrow somewhat.
Sparrow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Netzer counters by moving into the clinch.
Jonas Netzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sparrow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Netzer to work.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but Netzer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sparrow is trying to break free.
Netzer lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Netzer.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but Netzer won't allow it.
Sparrow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Netzer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparrow looks winded!

Netzer lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Netzer 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.
Netzer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Netzer chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Netzer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jonas Netzer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sparrow is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Netzer moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Netzer!
After winning the bout, Jonas Netzer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.