PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Pistole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arek London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronny Pistole looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Pistole
vs
London

191 cm
20
268 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

188 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ronny Pistole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arek London!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
Pistole looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
London is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pistole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
London throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pistole's waist but Pistole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side.

Pistole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pistole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pistole breaks the clinch.
Pistole misses with a head kick.

Pistole lands a big head kick that sends London tumbling to the mat! Pistole takes a step backwards and waves London back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Arek London has been cut.
Pistole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

London is rocked!
London blocks a head kick by Pistole.
Pistole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ronny Pistole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek London.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick
and London counters with a slapping leg kick.
London shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pistole as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses.
London shoots in and drives through. Pistole sprawls well.
Ronny Pistole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pistole takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pistole blocks a head kick by London.
London avoids the head kick by Pistole.
London dives in and grabs Pistole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pistole pushes down on London's head and hops out.
Pistole walks forward, straight into a front kick from London.
London wants to clinch up but Pistole keeps it at a distance.
Pistole connects with a high kick.
London misses with a takedown attempt - Pistole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
London shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pistole pinned against the cage. Pistole gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
London shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pistole defends it nicely.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
London avoids the head kick by Pistole.
London looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
London throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
London blocks a head kick by Pistole.
Horrible takedown by London or perhaps it was just good defense by Pistole which made him look bad.
Pistole throws a head kick but London moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses
and London counters with a low kick, right behind Pistole 's knee.
London scores with a head kick. Pistole tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pistole scores with a head kick.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
London moves to clinch but Pistole breaks away

and Pistole counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pistole.
London tries a body shot but Pistole blocks it.
London fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Pistole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses
and London counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pistole is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice takedown defense from Pistole. No joy for London on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
London is looking to clinch.
London dives in and grabs Pistole's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pistole pushes down on London's head and hops out.
Pistole throws a head kick but London moves out of range.
No luck for London with that takedown attempt.
London misses with a takedown attempt - Pistole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
London closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pistole circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
London lands an overhand right.
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!
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Pistole misses
and London counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Pistole dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pistole throws a head kick that misses.
London tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pistole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pistole stuffs the takedown attempt from London. London gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick by Pistole misses
and London makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pistole really felt that one!
Pistole stuffs the takedown attempt from London. London gets slowly back to his feet.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses
and London counters with a big head kick but Pistole shrugs it off.
Ronny Pistole is winning the standup battle so far.
London tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pistole manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arek London is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
London throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
London is looking to clinch.
London closes the distance and clinches up with Pistole, looking for a takedown. London pushes Pistole against the cage but Pistole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ronny Pistole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek London.
London doesn't manage to clinch there - Pistole circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
London is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistole defends well against a solid takedown attempt from London.

Pistole has closed the distance and engaged London in a clinch.
London looking to stall.

Pistole breaks from the clinch.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick
and London counters with a good low kick that Pistole was not able to check.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
London shoots in for a double leg but Pistole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
London tries for a takedown but Pistole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
London misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
London displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pistole.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Pistole. No joy for London on that attempt.
London fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pistole throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a two punch combo.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick
and London counters with a two punch combo.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pistole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
London looks for a takedown but Pistole sprawls well.
Pistole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
London fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pistole throws a head kick but London moves out of range.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses
and London counters with a one-two to the body.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by London or perhaps it was just good defense by Pistole which made him look bad.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses
and London counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Pistole forces London back against the cage and clinches.

Pistole breaks from the clinch.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.

Pistole closes the distance and pushes London back into the cage.
London fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
London wants to take the fight to the mat but Pistole manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Pistole escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
London thumps Pistole with a low kick.
London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pistole's waist but Pistole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side.
Pistole throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a right hand to the body.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
London fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
London shoots in and drives through. Pistole sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pistole throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a low kick, right behind Pistole 's knee.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick
and Pistole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick and London moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronny Pistole dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

London blocks a head kick by Pistole.
London tries to clinch but Pistole moves out of range.
London will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick by Pistole misses
and London counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
London tries to clinch but Pistole is having none of it.
London has a takedown stuffed.

Pistole darts in and clinches London up against the cage.

Pistole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
London is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pistole is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for London.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick
and London counters with a flying knee. Nice.
London fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pistole throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a three punch combo that has Pistole backing up. Pistole nods at London to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Pistole misses
and London counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
London lands with a nice body punch.
Pistole throws a sloppy head kick
and London counters with an outside leg kick.
Pistole misses with a head kick.
Pistole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ronny Pistole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek London.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
London misses with a takedown attempt - Pistole sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
London shoots for a takedown but Pistole saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pistole throws a lazy head kick

and London counters with a single leg into guard. Pistole didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pistole wants to stand but London is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
London trying to control the position from guard on top but Pistole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Arek London wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick by Pistole misses
and London counters with a head kick. That will keep Pistole thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
London fails with a takedown attempt.
London throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pistole's waist but Pistole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing London off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
London avoids the head kick by Pistole.
Pistole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pistole swats away the attempt to clinch by London.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
London fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pistole avoids it really well and circles away.
Pistole throws a lazy head kick
and London counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pistole thinking.
London fails with a takedown attempt.
London closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pistole circles away.
London shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pistole as he avoids it easily.

Pistole moves into range and clinches up with London.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pistole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
London tries for a takedown but Pistole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pistole tries a head kick but it misses.
London wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from London is defended easily by Pistole.
A head kick by Pistole misses
and London counters with an outside leg kick.
No joy there for London, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Pistole darts in and clinches London up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pistole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pistole throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arek London has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronny Pistole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
London tries to clinch but Pistole is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ronny Pistole.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pistole, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Pistole!