A.O.R.G 49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giant Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Belfort
vs
Tank

186 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant Tank!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tank clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
Tank is leaning against Belfort and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tank lands with a left to the head.
Tank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Belfort jumps guard but Tank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tank lands an uppercut.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Tank works on Belfort's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Tank as the two fighters clinch.
Tank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tank gets through Belfort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tank lands an uppercut.
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!
Tank blocks an uppercut.
Tank lands a shot to the body.
Tank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Belfort being controlled against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tank.
Tank blocks a body shot from Belfort.
Tank working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Tank on the inside.
Tank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belforts head.
A short left from Tank.
Tank stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tank smiles and moves away.
Tank fails with an attempt to clinch.

Tank closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tank gets through Belfort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tank lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tank.
Tank is struggling to control the position.
Tank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belforts head.
Tank gets through Belfort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belfort tries to pull guard but Tank holds him up against the cage and eventually Belfort drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tank digs a right hand underneath Belfort's ribcage. Belfort let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Tank controls his hands.
Tank lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Belfort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Belfort lands a left hand.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tank.
Tank lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Tank leaning against his opponent.
Tank lands with a light punch inside.
Tank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tank pushes Belfort back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belfort.
Tank slows down the pace here.
A short right from Tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank stalling against the cage.
Tank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Tank.
Tank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tank.
Nice body punch from Tank - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Tank.
Tank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Tank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tank lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tank scores with a shot to the side of Belfort's head.
A short uppercut from Tank.
A shot in the inside from Tank.
Tank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belfort up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tank scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tank.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tank takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short uppercut from Tank.
Tank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Belfort.
Belfort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Tank lands a left hand.

Belfort is rocked!
Tank stalling in the clinch.
Tank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tank has Belfort pressed against the cage.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Tank controls his hands.
Tank taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Tank dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Belfort throws a shot from downtown. Tank moves away and avoids it.
Tank wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.
Tank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Belfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Tank is just out of range.
Tank tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Tank fails in his attempt to clinch.

Tank moves into the clinch.
Belfort struggles to land a body shot inside as Tank controls his hands.
Tank gets through Belfort's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tank creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tank lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tank.
Tank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Belfort throws a punch but it's blocked by Tank.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tank walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tank wants to clinch up but Belfort keeps it at a distance.
Tank is looking to clinch.

Tank darts in and clinches Belfort up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tank walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circling - Belfort throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Tank gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Nice body punch from Tank - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Tank on the inside.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tank.
A short right from Tank on the inside.
Belfort tries to work over Tank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tank lands a nice shot to the body.
Tank lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tank lands a shoulder strike.
Tank will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Belfort up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tank.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tank lands a hook that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tank walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort looks to throw the jab but Tank is out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tank lands an uppercut.
Tank controlling the action here for a moment.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Tank pushes Belfort back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Belfort is trying to pull guard but Tank has him pressed against the cage.
Tank lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Tank on the inside.
Tank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tank scores with a shoulder strike.
Tank digs a right hand into Belfort's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Belfort's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Tank scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Tank.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Tank pushes Belfort back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Tank uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Tank.
A right hand to the body from Tank.
Tank is stalling here.
Tank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tank stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Tank.
Tank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tank throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Belfort misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tank prevents a body shot from Belfort.
Tank lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tank lands a left hand.
Tank blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tank pushes Belfort back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Tank.
Tank stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giant Tank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tank doesn't manage to clinch there - Belfort circles away.

Tank clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tank makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Belforts head.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tank lands with a left to the head.
Tank stalling in the clinch.
Belfort jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tank walks away with a smile on his face. Belfort gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Belfort throws a jab when Tank was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Belfort manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tank tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belfort doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort jumps guard but Tank turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tank lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tank smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tank slips a jab from Belfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Tank ducks down to avoid it.
Tank throws a right hand that Belfort ducks under and follows up with a left that Belfort also avoids with ease.
Belfort throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tank comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Belfort stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Tank is on him like rabid pit bull! Belfort slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giant Tank!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Simms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gomez
vs
Simms

180 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joey Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roger Simms!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gomez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simms to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Simms postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simms stopping the sweep attempt from Gomez.
Gomez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simms.
Simms prevents Gomez from getting back to his feet.

Gomez pushes a forearm under Simms's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Simms is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joey Gomez!
Our winner, Joey Gomez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Rold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Swinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rold
vs
Swinger

168 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Rold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Swinger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab lands there for Rold.

Rold tries to keep at a distance but Swinger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Swinger effectively controlling the action here.
Rold misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swinger has Rold pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rold manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swinger as Rold tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from Swinger.
Swinger stalls.
Rold tries to work over Swinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rold tries to break free but Swinger pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Rold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swinger wants to take the fight to the mat but Rold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Enrique Rold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Swinger.
A head kick misses from Swinger.
A punch combination from Swinger misses.
Jab by Rold.
Rold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Swinger's calf.
Swinger looks winded!

Rold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Swinger is in trouble now - Rold has advanced to mount!

Rold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swinger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swinger shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rold trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swinger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swinger shrugs it off.

Rold is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Swinger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Swinger shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rold is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Swinger has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rold landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rold looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rold moves to the back position.

Rold is looking for the choke from the back position but Swinger is controlling his hands well.

Swinger showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rold is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Swinger knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Swinger for a finish.

Rold working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rold is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Swinger won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Rold off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enrique Rold!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tomek Gutzeit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janusz Woitek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutzeit comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota- Do gory leb. Janusz Woitek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gutzeit
vs
Woitek

187 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomek Gutzeit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janusz Woitek!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutzeit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Woitek circles away.
Woitek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gutzeit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gutzeit fails to land the takedown.
Woitek is looking to slow Gutzeit down with leg kicks.
Woitek misses with a body kick.
Woitek misses with a wild combination.
Woitek throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gutzeit's head.
Gutzeit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woitek counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomek Gutzeit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woitek lands with a hook. Gutzeit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woitek lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Woitek finds it's target.
Donk. Woitek catches Gutzeit right on the button with a cross.

Gutzeit is rocked!
Gutzeit misses with the combination.
Oh Gutzeit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gutzeit shoots and misses
and Woitek counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gutzeit is breathing heavily.
Woitek goes for a small jab and connects. Now Woitek goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gutzeit stumbles back but Woitek runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gutzeit to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gutzeit will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Janusz Woitek!
A relieved looking Janusz Woitek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luu Viulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rakastaja Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nurminen's choice of entrance music: It's Time for War. Luu Viulu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rakastaja Nurminen's chin.

Viulu
vs
Nurminen

185 cm
29
215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

194 cm
31
217 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luu Viulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakastaja Nurminen!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurminen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurminen fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Viulu.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurminen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good shot there by Viulu.
Viulu tries to clinch up.
Nurminen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Viulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurminen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurminen looks winded!
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!

Viulu lands a left and a right that send Nurminen crashing to the mat, dazed. Viulu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Nurminen is rocked!

It looks like Rakastaja Nurminen has been cut.
Viulu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nurminen doesn't seem bothered though.
Nurminen is still on wobbly legs! Can Viulu finish him?
Viulu lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Nurminen head around and knocks him out cold! Viulu hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luu Viulu!
Luu Viulu made sure to mention his sponsor, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.