PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frano Bilandzija jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matek PFS (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.

Bilandzija jr
vs
PFS

187 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frano Bilandzija jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matek PFS!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilandzija jr tries to clinch up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bilandzija jr.
PFS fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Bilandzija jr with that takedown attempt.

Bilandzija jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
PFS keeping moving, preventing Bilandzija jr from controlling successfully.

PFS pushes Bilandzija jr off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
PFS has his takedown stuffed

and Bilandzija jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PFS works his way to full guard. Good work.
PFS wants to stand up but Bilandzija jr is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PFS wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PFS trying to keep a closed guard but Bilandzija jr is proving a slippery customer.
Bilandzija jr stops PFS from standing up.
Bilandzija jr looking to pass the guard.

PFS working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bilandzija jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bilandzija jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
PFS looks gassed!

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.
PFS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bilandzija jr wants to pass the guard but PFS is keeping the position.

PFS is working an open guard so Bilandzija jr takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
PFS stuffs the takedown attempt from Bilandzija jr. Bilandzija jr gets slowly back to his feet.
PFS shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bilandzija jr sprawls well. Bilandzija jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. PFS gets slowly back to his feet.
Frano Bilandzija jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matek PFS.
Bilandzija jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bilandzija jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. PFS sprawls well initially but Bilandzija jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
PFS is looking for a sweep. Bilandzija jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
PFS moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
PFS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bilandzija jr reaches up to try and control the position but PFS seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Bilandzija jr rolls and tries to escape and now PFS has his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PFS thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
PFS trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bilandzija jr doesn't escape.
PFS scores with strikes from the back.
Bilandzija jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by PFS.
Bilandzija jr has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from PFS.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frano Bilandzija jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bilandzija jr stuffs the takedown.
Bilandzija jr lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bilandzija jr is defended easily by PFS.
Bilandzija jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Bilandzija jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. PFS tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bilandzija jr is in PFS's guard.

PFS wriggles free and stands up.
PFS shoots in but Bilandzija jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
PFS shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bilandzija jr pinned against the cage. Bilandzija jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frano Bilandzija jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matek PFS.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr stuffs the takedown attempt from PFS. PFS gets slowly back to his feet.

Bilandzija jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bilandzija jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
PFS is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
PFS tries to lock up and control but Bilandzija jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
PFS wants to hold on but Bilandzija jr pushes him away.
PFS is looking to get to half guard.
Bilandzija jr won't let PFS get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
PFS tries to reverse the position but Bilandzija jr maintains control.
Bilandzija jr is trying to control here but PFS has managed to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PFS gets full guard.
PFS trying to keep a closed guard but Bilandzija jr is proving a slippery customer.
PFS has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bilandzija jr won't allow PFS to sweep him here.

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.
PFS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
PFS lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bilandzija jr!
Bilandzija jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bilandzija jr wants to hold on but PFS pushes him away.
Bilandzija jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bilandzija jr is in a horrible position here. PFS smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frano Bilandzija jr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bilandzija jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PFS moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PFS doesn't manage to clinch there - Bilandzija jr circles away.
PFS moves in looking to clinch but Bilandzija jr pushes him off.
PFS shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bilandzija jr as he avoids it easily.
PFS shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bilandzija jr pinned against the cage. Bilandzija jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
PFS tries to clinch up
and Bilandzija jr counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilandzija jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PFS misses with a takedown attempt - Bilandzija jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frano Bilandzija jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matek PFS.
PFS darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bilandzija jr has managed to clinch.

Bilandzija jr pulls guard.
Bilandzija jr keeping full guard, as PFS tries to pass.

Bilandzija jr is working an open guard so PFS takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Bilandzija jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Bilandzija jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
PFS is looking to control Bilandzija jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can PFS avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr is keen to just control but PFS is a slippery customer.
PFS wants to get back to his feet.
PFS has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bilandzija jr is working away from the top position though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
PFS fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PFS throws a head kick that misses

and Bilandzija jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bilandzija jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

PFS has his foot on Bilandzija jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bilandzija jr works his way back into a safe position though.
PFS manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Frano Bilandzija jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bilandzija jr wants to hold on but PFS pushes him away.
Bilandzija jr is squirming around, avoiding PFS's attempts to control the action.
Bilandzija jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
PFS sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bilandzija jr tries to improve his position but instead PFS has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilandzija jr covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

PFS tightening his grip on Bilandzija jr, looking for the choke.

PFS tightening his grip on Bilandzija jr, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilandzija jr can't escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frano Bilandzija jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bilandzija jr 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frano Bilandzija jr!