PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Tataglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tataglia
vs
Aerts

178 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luigi Tataglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Aerts!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tataglia tries for a takedown but Aerts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Tataglia with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tataglia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Tataglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tataglia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aerts as he jumps to the side.
Aerts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aerts tries to land a front kick but Tataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aerts moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Tataglia scores with a takedown into Aerts's guard.
Aerts keeping full guard, as Tataglia tries to pass.

Aerts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tataglia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tataglia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aerts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tataglia tries to free his leg and advance position but Aerts is retaining full guard.

Tataglia 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.
Tataglia is breathing heavily.

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

Tataglia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tataglia moves out of range as Aerts throws a body kick.
Aerts throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Luigi Tataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aerts stuffs the takedown attempt from Tataglia. Tataglia gets slowly back to his feet.

Aerts pushes Tataglia up against the cage in a clinch.
Tataglia tries to pull guard but Aerts won't allow it.
Aerts trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Aerts.
Aerts effectively controlling the action here.
Tataglia tries to pull guard but Aerts won't allow it.
Tataglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tataglia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aerts walks away with a smile on his face. Tataglia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tataglia looks for a takedown but Aerts sprawls well.
Aerts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Aerts misses.
Aerts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Tataglia. No joy for Aerts on that attempt.
Tataglia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aerts tries to avoid it but Tataglia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aerts to the ground. Aerts escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Aerts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tataglia manages to avoid it.
Tataglia looks for a takedown but Aerts sprawls well.
Tataglia fails with the takedown
and Aerts counters with a straight right hand.
Aerts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tataglia shoots in but Aerts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Aerts chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Aerts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aerts landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Aerts 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.

Tataglia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tataglia lands in his opponent's guard.

Tataglia gets to his feet - Aerts follows without any prompting.
Aerts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tataglia.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick from Aerts lands but Tataglia takes it in his stride.
Tataglia shoots and misses
and Aerts counters with a body kick that stops Tataglia in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aerts swinging wilding here.
Aerts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Aerts.
Tataglia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aerts's waist but Aerts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tataglia off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luigi Tataglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Aerts misses.
Aerts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tataglia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Aerts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aerts misses with a kick to the body.

Aerts moves into range and clinches up with Tataglia.
Tataglia tries to pull guard but Aerts holds him up against the cage and eventually Tataglia drops back down to his feet.
Tataglia tries to pull guard but Aerts holds him up against the cage and eventually Tataglia drops back down to his feet.
Aerts trying to land knees to the body.
Tataglia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aerts walks away with a smile on his face. Tataglia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Aerts clinches with his opponent.
Aerts avoiding damage.
Aerts looking to stall.
Tataglia fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts wants to stall.
Tataglia jumps guard but Aerts stands there with Tataglia around his waist. Tataglia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Tataglia pulls guard successfully.

Tataglia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aerts forces his way into half guard.
Tataglia tries to get to full guard but Aerts has control of the leg.
Tataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Aerts sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tataglia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Aerts pulls his head out easily.

Tataglia looking for submissions off his back.

Aerts is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tataglia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tataglia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tataglia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andy Aerts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tataglia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aerts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aerts pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Tataglia gets the takedown into side control.
Aerts struggling a bit here.

Tataglia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tataglia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Aerts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tataglia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aerts, who protects the arm well.

Tataglia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tataglia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Tataglia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aerts, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tataglia tries to move to mount but Aerts blocks the move with his legs.
Aerts gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Tataglia is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Aerts has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tataglia is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aerts reverses the position - he's now on top in Tataglia's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aerts is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Tataglia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Aerts decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tataglia, up you get!

Aerts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andy Aerts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tataglia moves into full guard.

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

Tataglia is looking for a triangle but Aerts pushes his legs off easily.

Tataglia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luigi Tataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tataglia wants to sweep here but Aerts controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Tataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aerts has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Aerts!