PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Goran Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willem Van Oranje (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Milosevic
vs
Van Oranje

191 cm
26
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

The Big Kabosh

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, Goran Milosevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willem Van Oranje!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van Oranje shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Van Oranje showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Van Oranje in particular looking to stall.
Van Oranje working Milosevic over with strikes.
Van Oranje is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Milosevic tries to get to full guard but Van Oranje has control of the leg.
Van Oranje throws a strike but Milosevic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Milosevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Oranje content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Oranje controls from within his opponent's guard.
Milosevic keeping full guard, as Van Oranje tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Oranje trying to control the position from guard on top but Milosevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Oranje sitting in guard, not really doing much.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Willem Van Oranje hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Milosevic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Oranje.
Van Oranje tries for a takedown but Milosevic circles away easily
and Milosevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Oranje goes for a double leg but Milosevic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Milosevic continues to drive forward.
Van Oranje is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Milosevic wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Oranje manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milosevic tries to stall but Van Oranje uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Oranje is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Milosevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goran Milosevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willem Van Oranje.
Van Oranje has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milosevic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Oranje is pressed up against the cage. Milosevic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Oranje down to the mat. Van Oranje avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Milosevic throws a series of punches but Van Oranje moves out of range.
Van Oranje fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Milosevic avoids it really well and circles away.
Milosevic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Willem Van Oranje has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Milosevic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Van Oranje tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Milosevic is in Van Oranje's guard.
Van Oranje wants to sweep here but Milosevic controlling him for the moment.
Van Oranje has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Milosevic has passed into side control.
Milosevic trying to control the position but Van Oranje is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Milosevic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Milosevic is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Milosevic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Oranje defending well though.
Van Oranje is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Oranje is staying active underneath Milosevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Oranje is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Milosevic tries to stand and escape but Van Oranje is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Milosevic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Oranje defending well though.
Van Oranje is staying active underneath Milosevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Oranje gets full guard.
Milosevic won't allow Van Oranje to sweep him here.
Milosevic trying to control but Van Oranje is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Milosevic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Goran Milosevic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Oranje tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milosevic swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Oranje moves in looking to clinch but Milosevic pushes him off.
Milosevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Milosevic tries to clinch up but Van Oranje circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milosevic misses with a few strikes there.
Milosevic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Oranje with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Milosevic counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willem Van Oranje will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Willem Van Oranje's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Oranje fails with a takedown attempt.

Van Oranje shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Milosevic napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Van Oranje thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Van Oranje lands a decent elbow from side control.
Milosevic wants to control but Van Oranje postures up.
Van Oranje is working Milosevic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Milosevic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Van Oranje tries to stand but Milosevic is controlling his head.
Van Oranje working the head and body with strikes.
Willem Van Oranje has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Oranje works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Oranje lands some shots froms side control.
Van Oranje landing strikes.
Van Oranje wants to stand but Milosevic has his arm trapped.

Van Oranje is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Milosevic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Milosevic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Milosevic can't do much from the bottom here.
Milosevic tries to improve position but can't.
Milosevic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Oranje in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Milosevic is trying to improve his position.
Van Oranje looks up at the clock and then as Milosevic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van Oranje smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Van Oranje wants to stand but Milosevic is controlling his arm.
Van Oranje wants to control but Milosevic is keeping him busy.
Milosevic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van Oranje looks up at the clock and then as Milosevic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van Oranje smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Milosevic is looking to reverse the position.
Van Oranje is working Milosevic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Van Oranje tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje wants to control but Milosevic is keeping him busy.
Van Oranje wants to stand but Milosevic is controlling his arm.
Van Oranje trying to control the action but Milosevic is working from the bottom.
Milosevic is looking to regain half guard here but Van Oranje keeps moving and retains side control.
Milosevic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Milosevic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Van Oranje in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje scores with punches from side control.
Van Oranje grinds an elbow into Milosevic's temple.
Van Oranje tries to advance to mount but Milosevic instead regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milosevic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milosevic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Oranje scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Oranje winds up and cracks Milosevic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Milosevic is not content to let Van Oranje control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Oranje lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Van Oranje has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milosevic wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willem Van Oranje showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Willem Van Oranje's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Milosevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Oranje moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Oranje closes this distance looking for a takedown but Milosevic circles away.
Milosevic slaps away a takedown attempt from Van Oranje, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Oranje throws a sloppy head kick and Milosevic moves out of range easily.
Milosevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Milosevic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Oranje circles away quickly and effectively.
Milosevic doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Oranje circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milosevic goes for a double leg but Van Oranje avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Oranje continues to drive forward.
Van Oranje is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Milosevic is defending well.
Goran Milosevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willem Van Oranje.
Van Oranje is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Milosevic is defending well for now.
Milosevic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Oranje taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Van Oranje has picked Milosevic up - he's going for a ride! Van Oranje dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles 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. Van Oranje connects with a nice short shot to Milosevic's temple.
Milosevic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Van Oranje scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Oranje seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Oranje slips a nice elbow through Milosevic's hands, connecting with Milosevic's forehead.
Van Oranje passes to full mount!
Van Oranje punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milosevic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Oranje is landing with some decent strikes but Milosevic is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milosevic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Oranje landing strikes from the mount and Milosevic is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje lands a big elbow.
Van Oranje putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Milosevic can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Oranje cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Van Oranje connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van Oranje scoring with strikes but Milosevic is staying in there.
Van Oranje lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Oranje scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Milosevic?
Milosevic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Van Oranje with shots to the head and body - Milosevic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Milosevic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Milosevic is rocked!
Van Oranje connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Milosevic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Oranje working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Oranje can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Milosevic is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Van Oranje cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Oranje lands a heavy elbow.
Milosevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Oranje is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Milosevic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Milosevic is squirming around, avoiding Van Oranje's attempts to control the action.
BOOM! Van Oranje connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Van Oranje lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Oranje working Milosevic over with strikes here.
Van Oranje unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Milosevic wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Van Oranje celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willem Van Oranje!