|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Marasovic (ranked 0 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.
 |
|
 |
| 169 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
177 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Marasovic!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marasovic wants to clinch.
Arvanitidis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Arvanitidis wants it to stay on the feet.
Arvanitidis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marasovic sprawls well initially but Arvanitidis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marasovic tries to get to full guard but Arvanitidis has control of the leg.
Arvanitidis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arvanitidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marasovic pushes Arvanitidis off looking to stand but Arvanitidis dives back in and keeps control.
Arvanitidis is trying to control. Marasovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marasovic moves into full guard.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marasovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arvanitidis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marasovic wants to sweep here but Arvanitidis controlling him for the moment.
Marasovic wants to stand but Arvanitidis is controlling the position.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Marasovic is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis is really struggling to control Marasovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Arvanitidis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis looking to pass the guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jannis Arvanitidis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Marasovic misses with a takedown attempt
and Arvanitidis counters with a shoot takedown. Marasovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis is stalling in the full guard.
Arvanitidis lands a couple of digs.
Marasovic looking to control.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marasovic keeping full guard, as Arvanitidis tries to pass.
Arvanitidis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Arvanitidis fails with a takedown attempt.
Marasovic has managed to clinch.
Marasovic has Arvanitidis pushed against the cage.
Marasovic manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marasovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Arvanitidis stands up over Marasovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arvanitidis won't allow Marasovic to sweep him here.
Marasovic is trying to keep Arvanitidis in close.
Arvanitidis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marasovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Arvanitidis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Arvanitidis working some strikes from top position.
Arvanitidis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marasovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Arvanitidis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marasovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Marasovic, not yet.
Arvanitidis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marasovic wants to stand but Arvanitidis is controlling the position.
Arvanitidis passes Marasovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jannis Arvanitidis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arvanitidis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marasovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marasovic's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marasovic is refusing to be controlled, as Arvanitidis sits in half guard.
Marasovic has hold of Arvanitidis's hands but Arvanitidis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marasovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Arvanitidis.
Marasovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arvanitidis.
Marasovic won't allow Arvanitidis to pass to mount.
Marasovic is looking for a sweep. Arvanitidis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Marasovic to regain full guard.
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Marasovic is controlling Arvanitidis's posture.
Arvanitidis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arvanitidis postures up in Marasovic's guard and throws a big left but Marasovic blocks it.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Arvanitidis landing some decent shots from guard.
Marasovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marasovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arvanitidis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes from guard but Marasovic blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marasovic thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Arvanitidis works over Marasovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Marasovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arvanitidis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marasovic is keeping the position for now.
Marasovic pulls Arvanitidis in close to prevent any damage.
Arvanitidis pushing down on Marasovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marasovic is refusing to be controlled, as Arvanitidis sits in half guard.
Arvanitidis looks to land a strike but Marasovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Marasovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis thows a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Marasovic keeps moving.
Marasovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arvanitidis is working Marasovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Marasovic working a defensive guard here.
Marasovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arvanitidis is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Arvanitidis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marasovic lands a head kick. Arvanitidis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marasovic with a poor takedown
and Arvanitidis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Arvanitidis.
Marasovic gets control of Arvanitidis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marasovic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marasovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arvanitidis slips nicely into half guard.
Arvanitidis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marasovic defends it well.
Arvanitidis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Marasovic sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is trying to control the action in half guard but Marasovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Arvanitidis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arvanitidis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marasovic is trying to control but can't.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marasovic wants to get back to his feet.
Marasovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arvanitidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marasovic defending well though.
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.
Marasovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arvanitidis is working away from the top position though.
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arvanitidis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arvanitidis slips a nice elbow through Marasovic's hands, connecting with Marasovic's forehead.
Arvanitidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marasovic's head.
Arvanitidis moves nicely into side control.
Marasovic is pushing Arvanitidis's head away, looking to escape. Arvanitidis manages to hold on to the position though.
Arvanitidis working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Marasovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Arvanitidis throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arvanitidis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marasovic down.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position but Marasovic is working away.
Arvanitidis working the head and body with strikes.
Arvanitidis looks up at the clock and then as Marasovic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Arvanitidis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marasovic parries the strikes from Arvanitidis easily there. Arvanitidis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marasovic to escape.
Arvanitidis tries for a kimura but Marasovic is defending well.
Arvanitidis working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Marasovic tries to buck Arvanitidis off but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Jannis Arvanitidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marasovic wants to get back to his feet but Arvanitidis drags him back down.
Marasovic tries to bench press Arvanitidis off him but Arvanitidis keeps the position.
A control attempt from Marasovic but he's now mounted!
Arvanitidis raining down shots from the mount!
Arvanitidis lands a big shot there that rocks Marasovic but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arvanitidis controlling his opponent.
Arvanitidis landing punches.
Ivan Marasovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arvanitidis looking to secure an arm triangle but Marasovic defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jannis Arvanitidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arvanitidis, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jannis Arvanitidis!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
44% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
