PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petar Metlicic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Van Der Gouw (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.

Metlicic
vs
Van Der Gouw

183 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
222 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Petar Metlicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Van Der Gouw!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Gouw lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Petar Metlicic has been cut.
Metlicic misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Gouw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metlicic.
Van Der Gouw just misses with a punch to the body.
Metlicic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metlicic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Gouw.
Van Der Gouw dodges the punch combination from Metlicic.
A slow jab from Metlicic misses its intended target.
Van Der Gouw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Der Gouw keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Der Gouw swinging wildly here.
Metlicic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Gouw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Der Gouw.
Van Der Gouw throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metlicic.
Metlicic moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Der Gouw.
Ricardo Van Der Gouw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Gouw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metlicic moves away.
Donk. Van Der Gouw catches Metlicic right on the button with a cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Der Gouw lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Metlicic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Metlicic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Der Gouw lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Van Der Gouw misses its intended target.
Metlicic needs to keep his hands up - Van Der Gouw had a free shot at his head there.
Ricardo Van Der Gouw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Gouw tries to work over Metlicic's front leg with a kick but Metlicic checks it.
Metlicic checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Gouw misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Gouw scores with a jab.
Van Der Gouw connects with a leg kick. Metlicic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A shot to the liver by Van Der Gouw. Beautiful body shot.
Metlicic misses with a hook. Van Der Gouw ducked under it nicely.
Van Der Gouw lands with a cross.
Metlicic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metlicic checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Der Gouw attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Van Der Gouw enables Metlicic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Van Der Gouw manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Metlicic is breathing heavily.
Van Der Gouw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metlicic wants to control from the top but Van Der Gouw keeps moving.
Metlicic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Der Gouw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metlicic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Gouw really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metlicic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Der Gouw wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Metlicic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metlicic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metlicic passes Van Der Gouw's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Metlicic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metlicic throwing shots but Van Der Gouw is blocking nicely.
Metlicic working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metlicic is trying to control the action in half guard but Van Der Gouw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metlicic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Der Gouw's head.
Metlicic working the head and body with strikes.
Metlicic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Metlicic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Gouw defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gouw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Metlicic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Der Gouw taking some punishment here, with Metlicic in his half guard.
Metlicic throwing shots but Van Der Gouw is blocking nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metlicic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metlicic thows a huge punch but Van Der Gouw dodges it nicely.
Metlicic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Van Der Gouw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petar Metlicic's cut.
That's time! Metlicic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van Der Gouw ducks right into an uppercut from Metlicic.
Ricardo Van Der Gouw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Der Gouw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metlicic checks it well.
Metlicic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Der Gouw uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metlicic.
Metlicic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Gouw throws a front kick aimed at Metlicic's knee but Metlicic avoids it well.
Van Der Gouw looks to score with a jab to the body but Metlicic is just out of range.
Van Der Gouw lands with a good body shot.
Metlicic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Der Gouw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metlicic.
Metlicic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Van Der Gouw. Beautiful body shot.
Van Der Gouw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Der Gouw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metlicic throws a series of punches but Van Der Gouw avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Van Der Gouw catches Metlicic right on the button with a cross.
Van Der Gouw misses with a low kick as Metlicic jumps back.
A right-left combo lands from Van Der Gouw.
Van Der Gouw staying out of range there.
Metlicic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Der Gouw manages to avoid it.
Van Der Gouw connects with a jab.
Van Der Gouw thows a body shot but no joy.
Metlicic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Der Gouw.
Petar Metlicic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Der Gouw throws a body punch but Metlicic moves out of range.
Van Der Gouw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metlicic.
Van Der Gouw tries to score with a low kick but Metlicic moves his leg out of the way.

Metlicic has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metlicic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Der Gouw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Der Gouw prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gouw wants to break the clinch but can't.
Metlicic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Der Gouw is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Metlicic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metlicic is trying to push Van Der Gouw away but Van Der Gouw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metlicic is trying to break the clinch but Van Der Gouw is controlling him.

Metlicic lands a takedown into guard.
Metlicic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Der Gouw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Metlicic is pushing down on Van Der Gouw's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Der Gouw is fighting to maintain full guard but Metlicic has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metlicic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metlicic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Der Gouw keeps working.
Metlicic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metlicic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Metlicic sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Gouw defending well though.
Metlicic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Der Gouw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Metlicic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Metlicic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metlicic slips a nice elbow through Van Der Gouw's hands, connecting with Van Der Gouw's forehead.
Metlicic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metlicic thows a huge punch but Van Der Gouw dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Metlicic.
Van Der Gouw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Metlicic.
Metlicic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Van Der Gouw is refusing to be controlled, as Metlicic sits in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metlicic is really struggling to control Van Der Gouw but he's trying to hold on to the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metlicic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metlicic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Petar Metlicic has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Van Der Gouw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Petar Metlicic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petar Metlicic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Metlicic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metlicic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metlicic ducks under a wild hook from Van Der Gouw.
Metlicic just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Der Gouw with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Der Gouw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metlicic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Metlicic throws a right and a left that Van Der Gouw avoids nicely.
Van Der Gouw misses the jab.
Van Der Gouw cracks a nice hook into Metlicic's ribs.
A leg kick checked by Metlicic.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Der Gouw slips a jab and a cross from Metlicic.
Metlicic has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Van Der Gouw.
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!
Van Der Gouw thuds a left hand into Metlicic's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Gouw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metlicic on the side of the head.
Van Der Gouw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Gouw throws a body kick that misses.

Van Der Gouw drops Metlicic with a beautiful combination! Metlicic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Der Gouw is looking for the KO!

Metlicic is rocked!

Petar Metlicic's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Der Gouw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Metlicic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Gouw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Der Gouw connects with a body shot that sends Metlicic's belly button to the back.
Van Der Gouw tries to bum rush Metlicic with a series of wild strikes but Metlicic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metlicic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Der Gouw throws a leg kick which misses Metlicic's front leg but catches the back leg as Metlicic tries to avoid it.
Van Der Gouw lands a slapping body shot.
Metlicic seems to have got his legs back now.
Metlicic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Der Gouw cracks Metlicic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metlicic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Der Gouw wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Der Gouw stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Gouw. Metlicic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metlicic walks into a left hand.
Metlicic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Der Gouw.
Van Der Gouw stuffs the takedown attempt from Metlicic. Metlicic gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petar Metlicic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metlicic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Der Gouw.
Van Der Gouw is looking to slow Metlicic down with leg kicks.
Van Der Gouw lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Der Gouw tries to work over Metlicic's front leg with a kick but Metlicic checks it.
Metlicic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A punch combination from Van Der Gouw misses.
Metlicic drops his hands momentarily and Van Der Gouw takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Der Gouw dips to his left and cracks Metlicic with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metlicic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Der Gouw scores with a jab to the body.
Van Der Gouw scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Der Gouw tries to bum rush Metlicic with a series of wild strikes but Metlicic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Gouw throws a front kick aimed at Metlicic's knee but Metlicic avoids it well.
Jab from Van Der Gouw.
Van Der Gouw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metlicic.
Metlicic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Der Gouw fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Der Gouw.
Metlicic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metlicic. Van Der Gouw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metlicic shoots in but Van Der Gouw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Der Gouw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metlicic is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Gouw works Metlicic's body with a nice hook.
Metlicic checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Der Gouw lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Gouw bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metlicic's head.
Van Der Gouw cracks a nice hook into Metlicic's ribs.
Van Der Gouw fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metlicic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Der Gouw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Gouw scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Der Gouw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Der Gouw swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Van Der Gouw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Der Gouw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 27:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Van Der Gouw!
Ricardo Van Der Gouw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.