PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Metzger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asylbek Malybaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andreas Metzger has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Metzger
vs
Malybaev

199 cm
23
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
270 lbs
5 - 12 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andreas Metzger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asylbek Malybaev!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Malybaev. No joy for Metzger on that attempt.
Metzger throws a head kick that misses
letting Malybaev counter with a right hand.

Malybaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metzger, pushing him back against the cage.

Metzger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malybaev tries to clinch up but Metzger circles away and keeps his distance.
Metzger dives in and grabs Malybaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malybaev pushes down on Metzger's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Malybaev.
Some bone on bone action there as Malybaev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danga de danga de dang - Metzger scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Asylbek Malybaev has been cut.
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 dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreas Metzger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Malybaev. No joy for Metzger on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Metzger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malybaev 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 Malybaev off to one side.
Malybaev looks gassed!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Malybaev is defended easily by Metzger.
Metzger fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metzger misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Malybaev.

Metzger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malybaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Malybaev's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Metzger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malybaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metzger defends it easily.
Metzger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malybaev's guard.
Metzger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Malybaev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metzger stopping the sweep attempt from Malybaev.
Malybaev is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Andreas Metzger just wasn't active enough.
Metzger shoots in looking for a takedown but Malybaev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Metzger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A shot to the liver by Metzger. Beautiful body shot.
Metzger misses with a body kick.

Metzger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malybaev tries to roll over but Metzger keeps him under control.
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 tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Malybaev tries to roll over but Metzger keeps him under control.

Metzger decides to stand and escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Metzger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Metzger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asylbek Malybaev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Malybaev drops his hands momentarily and Metzger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Andreas Metzger is winning the standup battle so far.
Malybaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metzger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Metzger takes the fight into the clinch.
Metzger misses with a punch to the body.
Malybaev looking to throw knees to the head but Metzger is blocking nicely.
Metzger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malybaev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metzger walks away with a smile on his face. Malybaev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Metzger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malybaev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metzger landing with the ground and pound.
Malybaev is breathing heavily.
Malybaev wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metzger looking to pass the guard.
Metzger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Malybaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Malybaev has a closed guard, preventing Metzger from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Metzger slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Andreas Metzger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Metzger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malybaev sprawls well initially but Metzger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Metzger stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Malybaev to get to his feet.

Metzger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Malybaev quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metzger tries to stand and escape but Malybaev is controlling the position.

Metzger is looking for a kimura but Malybaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Metzger to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Malybaev trying to control here.
Metzger slows the pace down in half guard.
Malybaev is trying to stand.
Metzger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malybaev keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malybaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andreas Metzger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Metzger lands a two punch combo.
Metzger lands with an uppercut that bounces Malybaev off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metzger works over Malybaev's head and body with a nice combination.
Metzger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Metzger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Metzger scores a takedown into full mount!

Metzger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Malybaev can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malybaev tries to hold on but Metzger pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andreas Metzger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asylbek Malybaev's cut.
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!

Metzger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Malybaev defends it nicely.
Malybaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malybaev misses with a few strikes there.
Metzger tries to clinch but Malybaev is having none of it.
Metzger punishes Malybaev's body with a nice straight punch.
Metzger scores with a three punch combo!
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 scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Malybaev trying to remain calm as Metzger controls from the top position.
Malybaev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes there by Metzger.
Metzger tries to move into full mount but can't pass Malybaev's legs.
Metzger working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Malybaev is trying to control Metzger's posture but Metzger avoids it.
Metzger takes a little break here. Malybaev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Metzger is looking to take a break and control but Malybaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metzger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malybaev on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andreas Metzger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malybaev shoots in and drives through. Metzger sprawls well.

Metzger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Malybaev's half guard.
Metzger is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Malybaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Metzger pulls his head out easily.
Metzger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malybaev can do to turn this around?
Metzger tries to stand but can't do so whilst Malybaev controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metzger performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malybaev wants to control but Metzger is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Malybaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Metzger controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Metzger decides to return to a standing position.
Metzger scores with a one two! Malybaev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Metzger misses with a body kick.
Andreas Metzger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metzger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Metzger shoots in and bounces Malybaev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Metzger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Asylbek Malybaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malybaev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andreas Metzger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metzger 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Metzger!
Andreas Metzger very nearly forgot to thank Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========# amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.