PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marius Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Tindall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Zaromskis
vs
Tindall

176 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marius Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Tindall!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tindall misses with a double jab.

Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tindall.

Zaromskis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tindall regains guard immediately.

Zaromskis gets to his feet - Tindall follows without any prompting.

Zaromskis moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Zaromskis - that landed with a thud.
Tindall has had enough of the clinch but Zaromskis keeps him there for the moment.
Tindall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaromskis scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tindall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaromskis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tindall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tindall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaromskis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tindall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zaromskis lands an elbow inside that Tindall shrugs off.

Zaromskis breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tindall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaromskis.

Zaromskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tindall wants to break free but Zaromskis has control.
Zaromskis lands a nice shot to the body.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Zaromskis clinches up against the ropes.

Zaromskis pulls Tindall into guard.

Tindall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaromskis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaromskis has escaped and now he's on top!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tindall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tindall circles away.
Tindall misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Tindall does no damage.
Tindall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tindall looks gassed!
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Tindall keeps it at a distance.

Zaromskis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaromskis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tindall up against the ropes.
Tindall can't break the clinch.

Zaromskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tindall gets underhooks to prevent Zaromskis's takedown attempt.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch.
Tindall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Tindall circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaromskis tries to clinch up but Tindall circles away and keeps his distance.
Tindall misses with a two punch combination.

Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Tindall.
Zaromskis lands a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tindall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaromskis uses from the top position.
Tindall is looking to stand up but Zaromskis isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaromskis looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tindall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaromskis controls the pace.
Zaromskis wants to get up but he can't break Tindall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.
Tindall wants to stand up but Zaromskis is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Zaromskis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Tindall moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Tindall.
Tindall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tindall looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaromskis is just out of range.

Zaromskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaromskis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaromskis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zaromskis gets a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaromskis.
Tindall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaromskis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Zaromskis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tindall.
Tindall tries to break free but Zaromskis pushes him back against the ropes.
Zaromskis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Tindall is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling him.
Tindall avoiding damage as Zaromskis throws knees to the body.
Zaromskis crunches a lovely knee into Tindall's ribcage.
Zaromskis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaromskis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tindall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zaromskis is working Tindall over against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaromskis pulls guard.

Tindall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zaromskis, up you get!
Zaromskis avoids the body shot from Tindall.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Tindall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tindall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaromskis lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaromskis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaromskis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tindall circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaromskis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Zaromskis moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Zaromskis.
Tindall is pressed up against the ropes. Zaromskis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tindall down to the mat. Tindall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tindall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tindall throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tindall cracks Zaromskis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaromskis tries to clinch but Tindall moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaromskis.
Tindall misses with a two punch combination.
Zaromskis dodges the punch combination from Tindall.
Tindall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Tindall fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaromskis.

Zaromskis takes the fight into the clinch.

Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaromskis tries to clinch there but Tindall circles away.
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Tindall.

Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis has Tindall pushed against the ropes.
Zaromskis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tindall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands a nice knee to the body.
Zaromskis prevents the takedown attempt.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tindall misses with a series of wild punches.

Zaromskis closes the distance and clinches.
Zaromskis lands a knee to the head.
Tindall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaromskis smiles and moves away.

Zaromskis forces Tindall back against the ropes and clinches.
Zaromskis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tindall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tindall looks to land a combination but Zaromskis avoids it well.
Zaromskis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zaromskis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good body shot from Zaromskis.

Zaromskis pulls guard effortlessly.

Tindall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaromskis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaromskis has escaped and now he's on top!
Zaromskis wants to control from the top but Tindall keeps moving.
Tindall has a closed guard, preventing Zaromskis from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marius Zaromskis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A punch combination from Tindall misses.
Zaromskis connects with a high kick.

Zaromskis closes the distance and pushes Tindall back into the ropes.
Tindall can't break the clinch.
Zaromskis looking to stall.
Tindall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaromskis working Tindall over with knees to the body.
Tindall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaromskis has him pressed against the ropes.
Zaromskis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tindall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tindall wants to break free but Zaromskis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaromskis.
Zaromskis lands a left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tindall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Zaromskis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tindall paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Zaromskis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tindall walks away with a smile on his face. Zaromskis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tindall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaromskis circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Tindall keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis wants to clinch.

Zaromskis forces Tindall back against the ropes and clinches.
Tindall is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.

Tindall breaks from the clinch.
Tindall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Marius Zaromskis has been cut.
No joy there for Tindall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaromskis is looking to clinch but Tindall is avoiding it.

Zaromskis rushes Tindall and presses him up against the ropes.
Tindall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tindall avoids it.

Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tindall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaromskis.
No joy there for Tindall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaromskis - that will leave a mark!

Zaromskis has closed the distance and engaged Tindall in a clinch.
Zaromskis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tindall is trying to break free.
Zaromskis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zaromskis effectively controlling the action here.
Zaromskis misses with a knee strike.
Zaromskis is trying to force a seperation but Tindall has the dominant position.
Tindall blocks an elbow strike.
Marius Zaromskis has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Tindall gets control of Zaromskis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tindall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zaromskis prevents Tindall from getting back to his feet.
Zaromskis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tindall swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tindall is wriggling around but Zaromskis manages to pass to half guard.
Zaromskis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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.
Zaromskis has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Tindall works to full guard.
Tindall keeping moving, preventing Zaromskis from controlling successfully.
Joe Tindall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaromskis sitting in guard, not really doing much.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marius Zaromskis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaromskis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Marius Zaromskis!

Marius Zaromskis wins by unanimous decision!