PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Forsberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Metzger
vs
Forsberg

199 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Metzger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forsberg throws a leg kick but Metzger sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Metzger tries to keep at a distance but Forsberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Forsberg is trying to push Metzger away but Metzger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Forsberg lands with a light punch inside.
Forsberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Metzger is trying to break the clinch but Forsberg is controlling him.
Metzger can't break the clinch.
Forsberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Forsberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forsberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metzger moves away.
Forsberg misses with a left hand

and Metzger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Forsberg is refusing to be controlled, as Metzger sits in half guard.
Forsberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Metzger scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metzger stops Forsberg from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Metzger is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Metzger decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A combination from Forsberg does no damage.
Metzger fails with a takedown attempt.
Forsberg keeps the fight on the outside.
Forsberg misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Forsberg. No joy for Metzger on that attempt.
A shot to the liver by Forsberg. Beautiful body shot.
Metzger throws a wild body kick that Forsberg sees coming a mile off.
Metzger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Forsberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forsberg fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metzger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Metzger closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Metzger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Forsberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Metzger has double underhooks.
Forsberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Metzger won't allow it.
Forsberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Metzger has double underhooks.

Forsberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Forsberg misses with a straight left.
Forsberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Metzger tries to sprawl out of it but Forsberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metzger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metzger thuds his right hand into Forsberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metzger throws a series of punches but Forsberg moves out of range.
Forsberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metzger tries to avoid it but Forsberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metzger to the ground. Metzger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metzger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metzger keeps the fight on the outside.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger swinging wildly here.
Forsberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Forsberg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Forsberg duly obliges.
Forsberg looks to throw the jab but Metzger is out of range.

Metzger gets tackled into the cage by Forsberg. Forsberg maintains the clinch.

Forsberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metzger needs to keep his hands up - Forsberg had a free shot at his head there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Metzger.
Metzger stuffs the takedown attempt from Forsberg. Forsberg gets slowly back to his feet.
Andreas Metzger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Forsberg.
Forsberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Metzger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Metzger checks the leg kick.
Metzger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metzger shoots in for a takedown but Forsberg shows good takedown defense.
Forsberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metzger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Forsberg thinking.
Forsberg cracks Metzger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Metzger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Forsberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Metzger passes into half guard.
Metzger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forsberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forsberg is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andreas Metzger will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Forsberg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metzger checks it well.
Metzger throws a head kick but Forsberg moves out of range.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Metzger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Metzger looking to control but Forsberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Metzger controlling his opponent.
Metzger lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Metzger content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Metzger working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Metzger goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Forsberg turns into him and now he's in Metzger's guard.
Forsberg won't allow Metzger to get back to his feet.
Forsberg wants to stand but Metzger is controlling his posture from full guard.
Metzger seems keen to control Forsberg's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg tries to stand but Metzger is controlling from the bottom.
Forsberg slips nicely into half guard.

Forsberg decides to stand and escape the position.
Forsberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metzger.
Forsberg shoots in looking for a takedown. Metzger tries to sprawl out of it but Forsberg keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metzger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Forsberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Metzger circles away.

Metzger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metzger controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Metzger stands up.
An inside leg kick from Forsberg misses.
Metzger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metzger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forsberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metzger circles away quickly and effectively.
Metzger misses with a double jab.
Metzger defending well as Forsberg loads up on a big left hand.
Forsberg throws a low kick, looking for Metzger's leg but Metzger calmly moves out of range.
Metzger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metzger throws a sloppy head kick and Forsberg moves out of range easily.
Forsberg dips to his left and cracks Metzger with an uppercut!
Forsberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metzger's waist but Metzger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Forsberg off to one side.
Danga de danga de dang - Metzger scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Forsberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metzger is out of range.
Forsberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forsberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Forsberg fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreas Metzger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Forsberg.
Metzger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forsberg pinned against the cage. Forsberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Forsberg takes a kick to the side of the head.

Metzger darts in and clinches Forsberg up against the cage.
Metzger prevents Forsberg from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Metzger gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Forsberg regains guard.
Metzger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forsberg is keeping the position for now.

Forsberg pushes Metzger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Metzger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Forsberg loads up on a big right hand but Metzger slips the punch.
Forsberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metzger's head.
Metzger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metzger dives in and grabs Forsberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Forsberg pushes down on Metzger's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Forsberg misses the target.
Forsberg fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metzger avoids it really well and circles away.
Forsberg throws a jab when Metzger was well out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Metzger scores with a four punch combination!
Metzger connects with a body shot.
Metzger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Metzger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Forsberg prevents Metzger from moving into mount.
Forsberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forsberg wants to get back to full guard.
Forsberg trying to control from the bottom.
Forsberg is looking for a sweep. Metzger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Metzger is trying to control the action in half guard but Forsberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metzger stops Forsberg from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metzger in particular looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because Andreas Metzger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Forsberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Forsberg misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Metzger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Forsberg's guard.
Forsberg has a closed guard, preventing Metzger from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forsberg trying to control the position.
Metzger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Forsberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metzger controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forsberg keeping moving, preventing Metzger from controlling successfully.
Metzger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Andreas Metzger just wasn't active enough.
Metzger throws a right hand that Forsberg ducks under and follows up with a left that Forsberg also avoids with ease.
Metzger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metzger shoots in looking for a takedown. Forsberg tries to sprawl out of it but Metzger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Forsberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Metzger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Forsberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Metzger is in Forsberg's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Forsberg is looking to stand up but Metzger isn't so interested in that idea.
Forsberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Metzger is one step ahead there.

Forsberg is working an open guard so Metzger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metzger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Forsberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Forsberg. Metzger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peter Forsberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Forsberg misses the shot to the body.
Forsberg takes a swing at Metzger's ribcage but misses.
Metzger misses with a two punch combination.
Andreas Metzger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peter Forsberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metzger blocks a jab.
Metzger throws the kick towards the body but Forsberg avoids it.
Metzger fails to land with a series of punches.

Forsberg gets caught flat footed, as Metzger shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metzger throwing strikes from guard but Forsberg blocks nicely.
Forsberg is trying to keep Metzger in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Metzger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metzger, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Metzger!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andreas Metzger made sure he mentioned Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# , along with how happy he was to win his fight.