PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between One DooK (ranked 6088 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Pizzeria (ranked 5923 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DooK
vs
Pizzeria

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, One DooK!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alberto Pizzeria!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DooK shoots for a takedown but Pizzeria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pizzeria shoots in looking for a takedown but DooK manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizzeria's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DooK defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizzeria.
DooK was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pizzeria falls off balance throwing a combination
and DooK counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Pizzeria with that takedown attempt.
One DooK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Pizzeria.
DooK throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DooK moves forwards but Pizzeria connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pizzeria checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DooK shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pizzeria but Pizzeria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pizzeria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pizzeria should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A left lands for Pizzeria.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DooK takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DooK.

DooK manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DooK trying to control the position here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pizzeria has eaten all the pies!
Pizzeria trying to control the position from guard on top but DooK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DooK controlling Pizzeria's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizzeria wants to control from the top but DooK keeps moving.

DooK working for a triangle but Pizzeria defends it easily.
Pizzeria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pizzeria trying to control the position from guard on top but DooK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzeria loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DooK tries for a takedown but Pizzeria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pizzeria is looking to clinch.
DooK darts in looking for a takedown but Pizzeria gets double underhooks and turns DooK into the cage.
Pizzeria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pizzeria as DooK shoots in.
Pizzeria is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
DooK looks for a takedown but Pizzeria sprawls well.
Pizzeria throws a combination. DooK tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizzeria connects with the punch.
DooK shoots in and drives through. Pizzeria sprawls well.
Pizzeria shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DooK but DooK pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DooK misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DooK dives in for a single leg takedown but Pizzeria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pizzeria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DooK as he avoids it easily.
DooK takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DooK throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pizzeria lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pizzeria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DooK as he avoids it easily.

Pizzeria drives through and clinches with DooK against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Pizzeria dominated that 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.

DooK tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pizzeria swivels and escapes.
Pizzeria fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DooK avoids it really well and circles away.
DooK appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pizzeria fails in his attempt to clinch.
DooK tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pizzeria defends well and DooK ends up having to push Pizzeria into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pizzeria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizzeria with the counter takedown but DooK avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for One DooK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DooK tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pizzeria defends well and DooK ends up having to push Pizzeria into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by DooK or perhaps it was just good defense by Pizzeria, which made it look bad.
Pizzeria tries to score a power double leg takedown but DooK sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizzeria somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DooK shoots in looking for a takedown. Pizzeria tries to sprawl out of it but DooK keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pizzeria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizzeria has a takedown stuffed.
Pizzeria is trying hard to land a takedown here. DooK sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Pizzeria gets tackled into the cage by DooK. DooK maintains the clinch.

DooK breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

DooK has managed to clinch.
Pizzeria is trying to maintain a safe position but DooK gets an underhook and turns Pizzeria into the cage.
DooK drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pizzeria gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizzeria tries to break free but DooK pushes him back against the cage.
Pizzeria letting DooK take a breather here.
Pizzeria jumps guard but DooK stands there with Pizzeria around his waist. Pizzeria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DooK stops a takedown attempt from Pizzeria.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pizzeria fails to pull guard.
Pizzeria has a couple of punches blocked by DooK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzeria letting DooK take a breather here.
DooK tries for a takedown but Pizzeria manages to get underhooks.

DooK manages to pull guard.
DooK controlling the position.
Pizzeria looking to sit in guard and control but DooK gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Pizzeria is looking to sweep but instead, DooK has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizzeria is refusing to be controlled, as DooK sits in half guard.

Pizzeria looking for a kimura from the bottom but DooK passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizzeria struggling a bit here.

DooK wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pizzeria, who protects the arm well.
Pizzeria is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

One DooK dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pizzeria closes the distance looking to clinch
and DooK counters with a two punch combo.
Pizzeria jabs DooK to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pizzeria fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and DooK tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pizzeria tries to work over DooK's front leg with a kick but DooK checks it.
Pizzeria tries for a takedown but DooK sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pizzeria shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DooK pinned against the cage. DooK gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
One DooK has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Pizzeria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizzeria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DooK manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alberto Pizzeria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DooK is looking to land body kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DooK darts in looking for a takedown but Pizzeria gets double underhooks and turns DooK into the cage.
DooK leaves Pizzeria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DooK tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pizzeria manages to circle out of the way.
Pizzeria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pizzeria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DooK.
Pizzeria goes for a double leg but DooK avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DooK continues to drive forward.
Pizzeria shoots for a double leg takedown but DooK sprawls well. He's pushed Pizzeria's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by Pizzeria misses

and DooK counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pizzeria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DooK to keep the fight standing.
DooK has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pizzeria after a bit of a struggle.
DooK prevents the takedown attempt.

DooK drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DooK is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

DooK slows the pace down in half guard.
Pizzeria wants to control but DooK is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pizzeria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DooK. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DooK is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pizzeria!
DooK controlling the pace for now.
DooK is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizzeria can do to turn this around?
DooK manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pizzeria to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DooK misses with punches from the back.
Pizzeria covering up well under a series of strikes from DooK.

DooK is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
DooK is looking to control Pizzeria but Pizzeria is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Pizzeria tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

DooK looking for the choke from the back.
Pizzeria is really stuck here.
Pizzeria covering up well and avoiding damage.
Pizzeria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

DooK is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pizzeria is defending well though. DooK let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
One DooK showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DooK 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for One DooK!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for One DooK!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for One DooK!

One DooK wins by unanimous decision!