PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Damir Mrsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toygar Alparslan (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!

Mrsic
vs
Alparslan

173 cm
20
146 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

166 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damir Mrsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toygar Alparslan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mrsic misses with an uppercut.
Mrsic misses with a body shot.
Mrsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Alparslan tries to sprawl but Mrsic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Alparslan is trying to control but Mrsic passes into side control!
Mrsic lands some shots froms side control.
Alparslan is trying to control Mrsic's posture but Mrsic avoids it.
Mrsic looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Alparslan is avoiding damage well.
Mrsic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Alparslan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mrsic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Mrsic crashes against the mat.
Alparslan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mrsic connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alparslan struggling a bit here.
Alparslan parries the strikes from Mrsic easily there. Mrsic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alparslan to escape.
An elbow from Mrsic crashes against the mat.
Mrsic working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Mrsic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mrsic is putting a hurting on Alparslan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mrsic throws a strike aimed at the side of Alparslan's head but Alparslan avoids it well.
Mrsic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mrsic lands a few punches from side control.
Alparslan is letting Mrsic control him for a moment.
Mrsic throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Alparslan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mrsic drops an elbow to the side of Alparslan's head.
Alparslan has hold of Mrsic's hands but Mrsic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mrsic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mrsic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alparslan wants to control but Mrsic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mrsic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mrsic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrsic working over Alparslan with some ground and pound. Alparslan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mrsic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alparslan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mrsic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mrsic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alparslan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mrsic is just content to waste time from the top position. Alparslan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mrsic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mrsic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alparslan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mrsic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four 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.
Mrsic throws and elbow that misses. Alparslan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mrsic's guard. Nice move by Alparslan!
Alparslan stopping the sweep attempt from Mrsic.
Alparslan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mrsic keeping full guard, as Alparslan tries to pass.

Alparslan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alparslan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alparslan throws a strike but Mrsic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alparslan is trying to control the position but Mrsic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damir Mrsic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mrsic throws a body punch but Alparslan moves out of range.
Mrsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Alparslan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Alparslan.
Mrsic thuds his right hand into Alparslan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alparslan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alparslan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrsic.
Mrsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alparslan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mrsic throws out the jab.
Mrsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Damir Mrsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mrsic misses the target.
Alparslan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mrsic misses with a looping left.
Mrsic misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alparslan wants to clinch.
Mrsic looks to land a right hand but Alparslan moved out of range.
Alparslan slips a jab and a cross from Mrsic.
Mrsic takes a swing at Alparslan's ribcage but misses.
Alparslan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mrsic throws a shot from downtown. Alparslan moves away and avoids it.
Mrsic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alparslan. Alparslan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alparslan shoots in but Mrsic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mrsic. Alparslan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alparslan is looking to clinch.
Alparslan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mrsic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice body punch from Mrsic.
Mrsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alparslan staying out of range there.
Mrsic misses with an uppercut.
Mrsic stuffs the takedown attempt from Alparslan. Alparslan gets slowly back to his feet.
Damir Mrsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toygar Alparslan.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alparslan is defended easily by Mrsic.
Mrsic misses with a looping right.
Mrsic tries to bum rush Alparslan with a series of wild strikes but Alparslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mrsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alparslan.
Alparslan staying out of range there.
Alparslan tries to clinch but Mrsic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrsic throws a body punch but Alparslan moves out of range.
Alparslan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mrsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alparslan.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mrsic.
Alparslan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrsic circles away.
Alparslan staying out of range there.
Toygar Alparslan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mrsic throws a big shot that misses.
Alparslan doesn't manage to clinch there - Mrsic circles away.
A big right from Alparslan misses.
Mrsic misses with a body shot.
Alparslan slaps away a takedown attempt from Mrsic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alparslan is looking to clinch but Mrsic is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mrsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alparslan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mrsic.
Alparslan moves away from the strike by Mrsic.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mrsic!
A right-left combo lands from Mrsic.
Mrsic throws a series of punches but Alparslan avoids them all with ease.
Mrsic misses with a few strikes there.
Alparslan wants to clinch.
Alparslan is looking to clinch but Mrsic is avoiding it.
Alparslan tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mrsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alparslan manages to avoid it.
Alparslan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mrsic circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damir Mrsic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Alparslan avoids the body shot from Mrsic.
Alparslan staying out of range there.
Alparslan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mrsic misses the jab.
Mrsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alparslan has a takedown stuffed.
Alparslan tries for a takedown but Mrsic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alparslan staying out of range there.
Alparslan tries to close the distance and clinch but Mrsic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alparslan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mrsic looks to land a right hand but Alparslan moved out of range.
Mrsic throws a series of punches but Alparslan avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alparslan shoots in looking for a takedown. Mrsic tries to sprawl out of it but Alparslan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mrsic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Damir Mrsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toygar Alparslan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alparslan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Mrsic misses its intended target.
Mrsic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mrsic fails with the takedown.
Mrsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alparslan manages to avoid it.
Mrsic swinging wildly here.
Mrsic looks to land a right hand but Alparslan moved out of range.
Alparslan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mrsic circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Mrsic misses the target.
Mrsic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
Alparslan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mrsic is fending him off so far but Alparslan persists. Nope, Mrsic circles away and we're back to standing.
Mrsic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alparslan circles away quickly and effectively.
Alparslan staying out of range there.
Alparslan is looking to clinch.
Toygar Alparslan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mrsic swings for the body but Alparslan moves out of range.
Mrsic misses with a double jab.
Mrsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alparslan.
Alparslan slips under a jab.
Alparslan moves in looking to clinch but Mrsic pushes him off.
Alparslan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mrsic as he jumps to the side.
Mrsic swings for the body but Alparslan moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mrsic misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mrsic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alparslan shoots in for a takedown but Mrsic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alparslan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mrsic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mrsic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alparslan tries to clinch but Mrsic moves out of range.
Alparslan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mrsic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mrsic looks to land a left hand but Alparslan moved out of range nicely.
Mrsic swings for the body but Alparslan moves out of range.
Mrsic misses with a wild body shot.
Alparslan connects with an inside leg kick.
Mrsic tries to bum rush Alparslan with a series of wild strikes but Alparslan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alparslan tries to clinch there but Mrsic circles away.

That's four 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.
Alparslan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mrsic.
Alparslan throws a jab when Mrsic was well out of range.
Mrsic throws a series of punches but Alparslan avoids them all with ease.
Alparslan fails with the takedown
and Mrsic counters with a three punch combo that has Alparslan backing up. Alparslan nods at Mrsic to acknowledge the strikes.
Alparslan clinches but Mrsic breaks the clinch
and Mrsic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damir Mrsic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alparslan looks for a takedown but Mrsic sprawls well.

Alparslan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mrsic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alparslan postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mrsic is trying to improve his position.

Alparslan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mrsic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toygar Alparslan.
Well Mrsic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damir Mrsic!