PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Huge Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mag NE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NE has chosen Blå and Black - Nephew as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Balls
vs
NE

197 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
182 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

(GTI) PROLETARIAN
(GTI) PROLETARIAN

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huge Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mag NE!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NE keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balls.
A looping hook to the body misses from NE. Balls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mag NE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NE slips a jab from Balls.
NE throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
NE throws out a loose jab but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
NE looks to score with a jab to the body but Balls is just out of range.
Balls lands a lovely overhand right.
NE lands a jab.
Balls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NE sees it coming and avoids it easily.
NE throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
NE misses the shot to the body.
Balls avoids the body shot from NE.
NE throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NE throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NE slips a straight right by Balls.
Some wild striking there from Balls.
Mag NE is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balls missing with a left hand there. NE was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NE throws out a loose jab but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balls throws a right hand that NE ducks under and follows up with a left that NE also avoids with ease.
Balls moves out of range of the strikes.
Balls slips under a jab.
NE slaps away a takedown attempt from Balls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
NE ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
NE throws a hook but Balls blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
NE throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
NE looks to score with a jab to the body but Balls is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by NE. Beautiful body shot.
NE stuns Balls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balls is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
NE tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from NE. Balls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balls scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
NE scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

It looks like Huge Balls has been cut.
Balls lands a glancing blow to the side of NE's head.
Balls throws a shot from downtown. NE moves away and avoids it.
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NE.
NE lands a nice shot to the body.
NE lands a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NE.
A swing and a miss from NE.
NE lands a glancing blow to the side of Balls's head.
Balls misses the jab.
Balls throws a lazy right hand but NE sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
NE throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
NE misses with a body shot.
Donk. NE catches Balls right on the button with a cross.
NE missing with a left hand there. Balls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balls is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Balls throws a jab when NE was well out of range.
Balls avoids the body shot from NE.
NE will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balls showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from NE.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NE steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balls.
Balls connects with a looping right hand.
Balls tries to score a power double leg takedown but NE sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Balls somewhat.
NE just misses with a punch to the body.
Balls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from NE.
Good shot there by Balls.
NE ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
NE throws a right and a left that both miss.
Balls missing with a left hand there. NE was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mag NE dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Huge Balls's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

NE throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
NE swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NE misses with a hook. Balls ducked under it nicely.
NE lands the left hand.
NE dodges the punch combination from Balls.
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from NE.
Balls slips a jab and a cross from NE.
Balls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Balls.
Huge Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by NE as he connects with a hook.
NE throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NE connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NE missing with a left hand there. Balls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
NE wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NE fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
NE clobbers Balls with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
NE tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from NE.
Balls moves out of range as NE strikes.
NE lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by NE.
Balls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balls misses with a hook.
NE slips a straight right by Balls.
NE lands a nice hook to Balls's body. Balls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Balls staying out of range there.
NE throws a left and a right that both miss
and Balls counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mag NE seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NE fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balls manages to avoid it.
NE is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NE takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
NE displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balls throws out the jab.
NE moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
NE connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Balls slips under a jab.
Balls shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NE lands a nice shot to the body.
NE throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
NE misses with a straight right.
NE ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NE fails with an attempt to clinch.
NE throws a shot from downtown. Balls moves away and avoids it.
NE lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balls at a distance.
NE avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from NE finds it's target.

Huge Balls's cut is getting worse.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Balls might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Balls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from NE.
NE misses with a hook. Balls ducked under it nicely.
NE throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NE scores with a hook to the body. Balls takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
NE takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
NE throws a sloppy body shot
and Balls counters with a stiff right hand.
Balls on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NE misses with a double jab

and Balls counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balls postures up.
Balls with a flurry of punches that miss.
Balls trying to control the position from guard on top but NE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balls preventing the sweep.
NE trying to keep a closed guard but Balls is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balls wants to control from the top but NE keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mag NE showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Huge Balls's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Balls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
NE is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balls scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
NE is trying to control but can't.
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. Balls connects with a nice short shot to NE's temple.
Balls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
NE keeping hold of Balls's head, controlling as best he can.
NE really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Balls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
NE is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls lands with a punch from half guard.
NE is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Balls seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Balls is trying to control the action in half guard but NE is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Balls is just content to waste time from the top position. NE takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NE looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if NE can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Balls gets to his feet. NE looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
NE throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from NE.
NE thows a body shot but no joy.
Balls gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Balls avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balls paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls gets cracked there but stands up to it.
NE takes a swing at Balls's ribcage but misses.
NE scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balls doesn't seem bothered though.
NE misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mag NE is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NE jabs at Balls's body.
NE throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balls misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
NE misses with a shot to the body
enabling Balls to counter with a crisp jab.
Balls takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Balls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by NE.
NE connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NE just misses with a punch to the body.
Huge Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
NE tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from NE.
NE dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - NE scores with a four punch combination!
NE throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Balls stumbling backwards into the cage! Balls bounces back off the cage towards NE, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! NE lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! NE celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mag NE!