PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mladen Grdovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars HoutKooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grdovic
vs
HoutKooper

175 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mladen Grdovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars HoutKooper!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grdovic misses with the body kick

and HoutKooper counters with a single leg into guard. Grdovic didn't expect that.
HoutKooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
HoutKooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Grdovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HoutKooper is aware though and is defending well.
HoutKooper stands up over Grdovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
HoutKooper connects with a couple of short punches.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
HoutKooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
HoutKooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
HoutKooper is in close to Grdovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
HoutKooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Grdovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
HoutKooper stands up over Grdovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
HoutKooper with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HoutKooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grdovic has momentary wrist control but HoutKooper slips an elbow through the middle.
HoutKooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper working some strikes from top position.
HoutKooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grdovic's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grdovic working for a triangle but HoutKooper defends it easily.

Grdovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Grdovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
HoutKooper landing with the ground and pound.
HoutKooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
HoutKooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grdovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HoutKooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grdovic is breathing heavily.
HoutKooper is in close to Grdovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
HoutKooper lands a couple of digs.
HoutKooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
HoutKooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HoutKooper is working Grdovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
HoutKooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HoutKooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grdovic's head.

Grdovic is looking for a triangle but HoutKooper pushes his legs off easily.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HoutKooper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
HoutKooper is in close to Grdovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
HoutKooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Grdovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HoutKooper defends well.
HoutKooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grdovic's head.

HoutKooper drops back looking for a leg! Grdovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grdovic manages to kick HoutKooper off! HoutKooper jumps back into Grdovic's guard.
HoutKooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grdovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HoutKooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
HoutKooper is working Grdovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
HoutKooper postures up and lands a big shot to Grdovic's brow.
HoutKooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HoutKooper lands a couple of digs.
HoutKooper postures up and lands a big shot to Grdovic's brow.
Grdovic has momentary wrist control but HoutKooper slips an elbow through the middle.
HoutKooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
HoutKooper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Grdovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HoutKooper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
HoutKooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grdovic's head.
HoutKooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
HoutKooper scoring with some ground and pound.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grdovic's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grdovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
HoutKooper is in close to Grdovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
HoutKooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
HoutKooper cracks Grdovic with a solid left hand.
HoutKooper working some strikes from top position.
HoutKooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
HoutKooper postures up and lands a big shot to Grdovic's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HoutKooper is in close to Grdovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper chips away with some ground and pound.

Grdovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
HoutKooper connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars HoutKooper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Grdovic misses with a leg kick

and HoutKooper counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
HoutKooper postures up and lands a big shot to Grdovic's brow.
HoutKooper with a nice head shot there.
HoutKooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
HoutKooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Grdovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
HoutKooper stands up over Grdovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
HoutKooper lands a couple of digs.

HoutKooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper working some strikes from top position.

Grdovic working for a triangle but HoutKooper defends it easily.

Grdovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HoutKooper defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HoutKooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HoutKooper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

HoutKooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
HoutKooper stands up over Grdovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grdovic has momentary wrist control but HoutKooper slips an elbow through the middle.
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

HoutKooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lars HoutKooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
HoutKooper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
HoutKooper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper chips away with some ground and pound.
HoutKooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
HoutKooper landing some decent shots from guard.
HoutKooper with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HoutKooper is in close to Grdovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
HoutKooper working some strikes from top position.
HoutKooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
HoutKooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

HoutKooper drops back looking for a leg! Grdovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grdovic manages to kick HoutKooper off! HoutKooper jumps back into Grdovic's guard.

HoutKooper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grdovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, HoutKooper has managed to get both his arms back between Grdovic's legs - danger averted.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
HoutKooper stands up over Grdovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
HoutKooper landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.
HoutKooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
HoutKooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
HoutKooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Grdovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HoutKooper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HoutKooper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
HoutKooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
HoutKooper chips away with some ground and pound.
HoutKooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
HoutKooper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grdovic's head.
HoutKooper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Grdovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
HoutKooper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper landing some decent shots from guard.
HoutKooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

HoutKooper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HoutKooper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
HoutKooper cracks Grdovic with a solid left hand.
HoutKooper landing with the ground and pound.
Grdovic has momentary wrist control but HoutKooper slips an elbow through the middle.

Grdovic has his foot on HoutKooper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. HoutKooper works his way back into a safe position though.
HoutKooper landing with the ground and pound.
HoutKooper cracks Grdovic with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lars HoutKooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Grdovic tries to clinch but HoutKooper is having none of it.
HoutKooper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Grdovic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grdovic feints and then cracks HoutKooper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow HoutKooper down.
Grdovic throws a lazy head kick

and HoutKooper counters with a takedown into side control.

HoutKooper tries for a kimura but Grdovic is defending well.
HoutKooper lands a decent elbow from side control.
HoutKooper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
HoutKooper working the body and head with strikes.
Grdovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
HoutKooper lands with a punch from half guard.
HoutKooper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. HoutKooper connects with a nice short shot to Grdovic's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HoutKooper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
HoutKooper slips a nice elbow through Grdovic's hands, connecting with Grdovic's forehead.

Grdovic actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
HoutKooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

HoutKooper is working for a kimura but Grdovic is defending it quite comfortably.
HoutKooper drops an elbow to the side of Grdovic's head.
HoutKooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Grdovic pushes HoutKooper off looking to stand but HoutKooper dives back in and keeps control.
Grdovic taking some punishment here, with HoutKooper in his half guard.

Grdovic actively working from the bottom here.

HoutKooper is trying to work for a kimura but Grdovic is defending well.
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. HoutKooper connects with a nice short shot to Grdovic's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
HoutKooper drops an elbow to the side of Grdovic's head.
HoutKooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grdovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
HoutKooper stands up over Grdovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
HoutKooper scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Grdovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper working some strikes from top position.
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
HoutKooper landing with the ground and pound.
HoutKooper works over Grdovic with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper with a nice head shot there.
HoutKooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grdovic's head.
HoutKooper landing with the ground and pound.
HoutKooper scoring with some ground and pound.

Grdovic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HoutKooper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells HoutKooper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grdovic has momentary wrist control but HoutKooper slips an elbow through the middle.

HoutKooper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
HoutKooper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grdovic's head.
HoutKooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
HoutKooper lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
HoutKooper working some strikes from top position.
HoutKooper postures up and lands a big shot to Grdovic's brow.

HoutKooper thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
HoutKooper chips away with some ground and pound.
HoutKooper distracts Grdovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HoutKooper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
HoutKooper with a nice head shot there.
HoutKooper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Grdovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HoutKooper is aware though and is defending well.

Grdovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HoutKooper is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Grdovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and HoutKooper defends well.
HoutKooper connects with a couple of short punches.
Mladen Grdovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
HoutKooper lands a couple of elbows.
Lars HoutKooper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
HoutKooper postures up and lands a big shot to Grdovic's brow.

Grdovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lars HoutKooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got HoutKooper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 25:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars HoutKooper!