PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Anglestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Anglestad
vs
Lasileuka

190 cm
20
236 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
288 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mel Anglestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amin Lasileuka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasileuka shoots in for a takedown but Anglestad shows good takedown defense.
Lasileuka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anglestad tries to avoid it but Lasileuka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anglestad to the ground. Anglestad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anglestad fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lasileuka on the side of the head.

Lasileuka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anglestad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lasileuka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lasileuka's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasileuka looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Anglestad punches the canvas rather than the man.
Anglestad lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Anglestad.
Anglestad struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anglestad is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lasileuka up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lasileuka trying to get back to his feet but Anglestad is in full control for now.
Anglestad throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lasileuka could be in trouble here!

Lasileuka is rocked!
Anglestad lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lasileuka is still in real trouble! Can Anglestad finish him?
Lasileuka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lasileuka looks gassed!

Anglestad is looking for the choke from the back position but Lasileuka is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka trying to get back to his feet but Anglestad is in full control for now.
Lasileuka seems to have recovered his senses.
Lasileuka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anglestad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lasileuka covers up after that shot from Anglestad.
Anglestad missing with punches from the back.
Lasileuka wants to get back to his feet.
Anglestad trying to control.
Lasileuka avoids the strikes from Anglestad.
Anglestad misses with an elbow to the head.
Lasileuka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anglestad is looking to control Lasileuka but Lasileuka is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Anglestad lands a shot to the body.
Will Anglestad go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Anglestad is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lasileuka covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Anglestad scores with punches from the back.
Lasileuka trying to get back to his feet but Anglestad is in full control for now.
Anglestad lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Lasileuka.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Anglestad is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lasileuka. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lasileuka trying to get back to his feet but Anglestad is in full control for now.
Anglestad lands a shot to the head.
Anglestad looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Anglestad scoring with big shots to the body. Lasileuka is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Lasileuka was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mel Anglestad!