PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imzda Noob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morten Joikhaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Noob
vs
Joikhaaja

180 cm
29
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imzda Noob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Morten Joikhaaja!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noob stuffs the takedown.
Noob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Joikhaaja drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noob wants to sweep here but Joikhaaja controlling him for the moment.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Noob tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joikhaaja missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Noob lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Joikhaaja has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joikhaaja is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Joikhaaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Joikhaaja, not yet.
Noob sitting in guard here, content to control.
Noob wants to control from the top but Joikhaaja keeps moving.
Joikhaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Noob stands and throws Joikhaaja's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joikhaaja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Noob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joikhaaja not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Noob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Noob is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Noob managing to control the position.
Joikhaaja scoring with punches to the head and body.
Joikhaaja connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
Joikhaaja preventing the sweep.
Joikhaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noob is trying to control the position but Joikhaaja postures up.
Joikhaaja lands a couple of elbows.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Joikhaaja as he checks the leg kick.

Joikhaaja feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Noob has Joikhaaja pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob has momentary wrist control but Joikhaaja slips an elbow through the middle.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Joikhaaja scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Noob is trying to control the position but Joikhaaja postures up.
Joikhaaja postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joikhaaja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joikhaaja throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joikhaaja scoring with some ground and pound.
Joikhaaja with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Joikhaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Noob's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Joikhaaja with that takedown attempt.
Joikhaaja has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joikhaaja is defended easily by Noob.
Imzda Noob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noob as he jumps to the side.

Joikhaaja looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noob wants to sweep here but Joikhaaja controlling him for the moment.
Joikhaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Noob has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja throwing strikes but missing.
Joikhaaja is looking to work some ground and pound but Noob has wrist control.
Joikhaaja advances to half guard.
Joikhaaja looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noob with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noob is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at GTi 888, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Joikhaaja throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joikhaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joikhaaja thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Joikhaaja prevents Noob from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noob trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joikhaaja not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Noob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joikhaaja.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Joikhaaja closes the distance and clinches.
Noob lands with a short shot to the head.
Joikhaaja changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noob fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Joikhaaja moves into range and clinches up with Noob.
Joikhaaja tries to score a body lock takedown but Noob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noob lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joikhaaja backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja has Noob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Noob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Joikhaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noob pulls his leg out and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noob swivels and escapes.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Noob tries to sprawl out of it but Joikhaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Noob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Joikhaaja closes the distance and clinches up with Noob, looking for a takedown. Joikhaaja pushes Noob against the cage but Noob circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Imzda Noob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joikhaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noob scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noob wants it to stay on the feet.
Noob throws a front kick aimed at Joikhaaja's knee but Joikhaaja avoids it well.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noob sprawls well. Noob wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Joikhaaja gets slowly back to his feet.
Noob tries to land a leg kick but Joikhaaja saw it coming and moves away.
Joikhaaja tries for a takedown but Noob sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Noob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joikhaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noob throws a leg kick but Joikhaaja checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noob misses with the combination.
Joikhaaja shoots for a takedown but Noob saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Imzda Noob dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Joikhaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joikhaaja somewhat.
Joikhaaja shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noob pinned against the cage. Noob gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown
and Noob makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Imzda Noob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morten Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noob lands with a nice combination. Joikhaaja backs away looking to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Noob, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joikhaaja checks the leg kick.
Imzda Noob is winning the standup battle so far.
Joikhaaja shoots in and drives through. Noob sprawls well.
Noob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joikhaaja darts in looking for a takedown but Noob gets double underhooks and turns Joikhaaja into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noob lands a right hand.
Joikhaaja tries to score a body lock takedown but Noob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noob throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joikhaajas head.
Joikhaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but Noob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Joikhaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joikhaaja somewhat.
Joikhaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noob lands a jab to the nose.
Joikhaaja tries to score a power double leg takedown but Noob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Joikhaaja somewhat.
Noob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joikhaaja fails with the takedown
and Noob counters with an outside leg kick.
Noob stuffs the takedown.
Noob stuffs the takedown.
Joikhaaja shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noob as he jumps to the side.
Noob cracks Joikhaaja with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Joikhaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Noob manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Joikhaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Joikhaaja checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Noob.
Joikhaaja looks to throw the jab but Noob is out of range.
Noob lands a nice shot that snaps Joikhaaja's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noob lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Noob misses.

Joikhaaja drives through with a takedown into Noob's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Noob looking for a sweep. Not yet Noob, not yet.
Noob is working hard here to advance position.
Joikhaaja throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joikhaaja throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noob works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noob is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joikhaaja can do to turn this around?
Joikhaaja won't allow Noob to sweep him here.
Joikhaaja in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joikhaaja working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noob is looking to slow Joikhaaja down with leg kicks.
Joikhaaja misses the shot to the body.
Joikhaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Noob swivels and escapes.
Joikhaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
No luck for Joikhaaja with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joikhaaja.
Joikhaaja looks for a takedown but Noob sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Imzda Noob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noob 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Imzda Noob!