PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arran Balthazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Spencer told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Balthazar
vs
Spencer

181 cm
26
191 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
192 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Voodoo Nutrition

Highland Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arran Balthazar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gus Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balthazar is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spencer! But no joy.
Spencer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balthazar wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Spencer there.
Gus Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balthazar.
Balthazar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Balthazar tries to clinch
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spencer looks to land a left hand but Balthazar moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spencer, as that shot connected.
Balthazar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balthazar doesn't manage to clinch there - Spencer circles away.
Spencer throws the left hand but Balthazar avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balthazar drives through and clinches with Spencer against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spencer.
Balthazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Balthazar tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is looking to break free of the clinch but Balthazar has double underhooks.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer stalling in the clinch but Balthazar improves position.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Balthazar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spencer is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Spencer.
Balthazar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
Spencer takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balthazar.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balthazar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Spencer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Balthazar being controlled against the cage.
Spencer stalling in the clinch but Balthazar improves position.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
Balthazar tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Balthazar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balthazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Balthazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balthazar has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries to stall but Balthazar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spencer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Balthazar up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer controlling the action here for a moment.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spencer up against the cage.
Spencer taking a breather.
Balthazar tries to throw a body punch but Spencer avoids it by throwing Balthazar back against the cage.
Balthazar has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Balthazar lands a nice shot to the body.
Balthazar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar scores with a hook to the body.
Spencer looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balthazar scores with a shot to the side of Spencer's head.
A frustrated look appears on Spencer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Spencer on the inside.
Balthazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balthazar works on Spencer's body with a couple of short punches.
Balthazar lands with a light punch inside.
Balthazar misses with an elbow over the top.
Spencer is looking to control Balthazar's arms but Balthazar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spencer has his back to the cage.
Balthazar lands with a short shot to the head.
Spencer taking a breather.
Balthazar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Balthazar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
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!
Balthazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balthazar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balthazar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balthazar lands a nice shot to the body.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
A short left from Balthazar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arran Balthazar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Balthazar is controlling him.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
Balthazar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Balthazar.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spencer's elbow.
Balthazar tries to work over Spencer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balthazar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spencer blocks a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balthazar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Balthazar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balthazar lands a body punch.
Spencer is trying to break free.
Balthazar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spencer's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Balthazar.
Spencer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balthazar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Balthazar lands an uppercut.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Spencer controls the action.
A body shot lands from Balthazar.
Spencer is breathing heavily.
Balthazar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spencer or not.
Balthazar lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Balthazar.
Balthazar creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balthazar scores with a shoulder strike.
Balthazar lands a nice uppercut.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Balthazar digs a right hand into Spencer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spencer's gas tank.
Balthazar lands an uppercut.
Balthazar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Balthazar.
Spencer prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
A short body shot lands from Balthazar as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balthazar lands with a short shot to the head.
Balthazar throws an elbow but it misses.
Balthazar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Balthazar lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Balthazar.
Balthazar is working Spencer over against the cage.
Balthazar lands a left hand.
Balthazar struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Balthazar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Balthazar pushes Spencer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balthazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Spencer backwards.
Balthazar lands with a short shot to the head.

Spencer is rocked!
Balthazar throws a big uppercut that drops Spencer! More strikes from Balthazar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Spencer lies dazed against the cage as Balthazar celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arran Balthazar!
Arran Balthazar retains his middleweight title!
Arran Balthazar thanked the fans post fight for their support.