PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Averson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quita Ioptoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quita Ioptoa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Averson
vs
Ioptoa

182 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

199 cm
28
195 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kurt Averson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quita Ioptoa!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Averson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ioptoa counters with a series of strikes. Averson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Averson fails with a takedown attempt.
Ioptoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ioptoa throws a head kick but Averson moves out of range.
Averson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Averson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averson fails to land the takedown.
Averson has been working on his balance at Titan Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ioptoa.
Averson fails with a takedown attempt.
Averson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ioptoa pinned against the cage. Ioptoa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Averson fails with the takedown

and Ioptoa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ioptoa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Averson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ioptoa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Averson keeping full guard, as Ioptoa tries to pass.
Ioptoa postures up.

Averson has his foot on Ioptoa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ioptoa works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Averson is on top in guard.
Averson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ioptoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ioptoa has Averson pulled in close to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ioptoa is keeping the position for now.
Ioptoa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Averson won't allow Ioptoa to get back to his feet.
Averson passes Ioptoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Averson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Averson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Averson seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averson is looking to take a break and control but Ioptoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Averson seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ioptoa can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Averson prevents Ioptoa from standing back up.
Averson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Averson unloads with some shots from mount but Ioptoa bucks and avoids them well.

Averson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ioptoa turns into him and now he's in Averson's guard.

Averson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ioptoa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ioptoa wanted to stand there but Averson had control of the position.
Ioptoa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Ioptoa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Averson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ioptoa has managed to get both his arms back between Averson's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ioptoa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ioptoa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Averson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ioptoa defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Averson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Averson shoots for a double leg takedown but Ioptoa sprawls well. He's pushed Averson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averson fails with the takedown.
Averson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ioptoa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Averson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Averson fails with the takedown

and Ioptoa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Averson!
Averson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ioptoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Averson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ioptoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ioptoa is trying to keep Averson in close.
Ioptoa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ioptoa keeping moving, preventing Averson from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Averson dives in for a single leg takedown but Ioptoa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Averson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ioptoa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Averson tightens his grip and picks Ioptoa up, before dumping him to the ground. Ioptoa manages to land in guard.
Ioptoa trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averson wants to stand but Ioptoa is controlling his posture from full guard.

Averson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Averson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Averson passes Ioptoa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Averson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ioptoa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Averson works his way into full mount!
Kurt Averson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averson looking to control but Ioptoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ioptoa gets back to half guard.
Ioptoa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Averson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ioptoa trying to control but Averson postures up.
Ioptoa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Averson.

Averson is trying to work for a kimura but Ioptoa is defending well.
Ioptoa wants to control but Averson is keeping busy.

Averson is trying to work for a kimura but Ioptoa is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Averson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Averson is looking for a kimura but Ioptoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Averson to get the leverage.

Averson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Averson is looking for a kimura but Ioptoa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Averson to get the leverage.

Averson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ioptoa defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ioptoa is trying to stand back up but Averson is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Averson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Averson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ioptoa swivels and escapes.
Kurt Averson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Averson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ioptoa controls Averson momentarily but Averson frees himself.

Averson drops back looking for a leg! Ioptoa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ioptoa manages to kick Averson off! Averson jumps back into Ioptoa's guard.
Ioptoa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Averson is controlling him.
Averson wants to pass the guard but Ioptoa is keeping the position.
Averson passes Ioptoa's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Averson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ioptoa wants to control but Averson is keeping busy.
Averson is looking to take a break and control but Ioptoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ioptoa tries to roll over but Averson keeps him under control.
Averson trying to mount his opponent but Ioptoa defends it.
Ioptoa is staying active underneath Averson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averson wants to pass to mount but Ioptoa is defending the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Averson is working for a kimura but Ioptoa is defending it quite comfortably.
Ioptoa is trying to get back to full guard.

Averson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Averson wants to pass the guard but Ioptoa is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Averson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ioptoa is just riding it out for now. Averson eventually gives up the hold.
Averson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ioptoa defending well though.
Averson wants to pass the guard but Ioptoa is defending well.

Averson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ioptoa sees it coming and defends easily.

Averson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kurt Averson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Averson in particular looking to stall.
Ioptoa moves into full guard.
Quita Ioptoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averson controlling from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Averson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Averson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Averson!