PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TC Aloekoejana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Stojanoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aloekoejana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Be Touched. TC Aloekoejana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aloekoejana
vs
Stojanoski

187 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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, TC Aloekoejana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Junior Stojanoski!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloekoejana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stojanoski tries to avoid it but Aloekoejana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stojanoski to the ground. Stojanoski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aloekoejana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stojanoski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aloekoejana stuffs the takedown attempt from Stojanoski. Stojanoski gets slowly back to his feet.
Aloekoejana looks to land a combination. Stojanoski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Aloekoejana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stojanoski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Aloekoejana counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aloekoejana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stojanoski is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojanoski has a closed guard, preventing Aloekoejana from standing up.
Aloekoejana advances to half guard.
Stojanoski wants to get back to his feet.
Aloekoejana seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stojanoski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Stojanoski has one foot on Aloekoejana's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Aloekoejana is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojanoski throws a head kick but Aloekoejana moves out of range.
Stojanoski looks winded!
Aloekoejana misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stojanoski.
Stojanoski shoots in but no luck this time.
TC Aloekoejana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Stojanoski.
Aloekoejana tries to clinch but Stojanoski is having none of it.
Aloekoejana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stojanoski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aloekoejana tries for a takedown but Stojanoski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Aloekoejana finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloekoejana lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aloekoejana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stojanoski swivels and escapes.

Aloekoejana has closed the distance and engaged Stojanoski in a clinch.
Aloekoejana tries to stall but Stojanoski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aloekoejana wants to break free but Stojanoski has control.

Stojanoski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stojanoski shoots in looking for a takedown. Aloekoejana tries to sprawl out of it but Stojanoski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aloekoejana manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stojanoski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Aloekoejana counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stojanoski gets a takedown into half guard.
Stojanoski trying to control from half guard but Aloekoejana is working away.
Stojanoski thows a huge punch but Aloekoejana dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aloekoejana taking some punishment here, with Stojanoski in his half guard.
Stojanoski throwing shots but Aloekoejana is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stojanoski trying to pass the guard but Aloekoejana defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TC Aloekoejana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stojanoski shoots in for a takedown but Aloekoejana shows good takedown defense.
Stojanoski fails with the takedown
and Aloekoejana counters with a nice body kick.
Stojanoski circles away from the clinch attempt.

Aloekoejana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aloekoejana lands in his opponent's guard.
Aloekoejana stays in close to Stojanoski's body and controls the position.
Stojanoski is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloekoejana scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aloekoejana controlling from the top position.
Aloekoejana looking to sit in guard and control but Stojanoski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aloekoejana seems keen to control Stojanoski's posture.
Aloekoejana trying to keep a closed guard but Stojanoski is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stojanoski gets to his feet. Aloekoejana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aloekoejana keeps the fight on the outside.
Aloekoejana throws a nice looking combination but Stojanoski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Aloekoejana tries to clinch but Stojanoski is having none of it.
A lazy body kick from Stojanoski
and Aloekoejana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aloekoejana wants to clinch.
Stojanoski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TC Aloekoejana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Stojanoski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Aloekoejana.
TC Aloekoejana is winning the standup battle so far.
Aloekoejana keeps Stojanoski at a distance using the push kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stojanoski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Aloekoejana shoots in and gets a takedown into Stojanoski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloekoejana trying to control but Stojanoski is working from the bottom.

Stojanoski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aloekoejana defends well.
Aloekoejana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stojanoski on the ground.
Aloekoejana scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aloekoejana cracks Stojanoski with a solid left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloekoejana controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stojanoski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TC Aloekoejana dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aloekoejana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aloekoejana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aloekoejana closes the distance and clinches up with Stojanoski, looking for a takedown. Aloekoejana pushes Stojanoski against the cage but Stojanoski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aloekoejana misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aloekoejana shoots in and drives through. Stojanoski sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TC Aloekoejana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stojanoski lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like TC Aloekoejana has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojanoski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aloekoejana but Aloekoejana pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stojanoski shoots in for a takedown but Aloekoejana shows good takedown defense.
Aloekoejana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stojanoski.
Stojanoski shoots for a double leg takedown but Aloekoejana sprawls well. He's pushed Stojanoski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aloekoejana cracks a nice hook into Stojanoski's ribs.
Aloekoejana looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojanoski is fending him off so far but Aloekoejana persists. Nope, Stojanoski circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aloekoejana tries to keep at a distance but Stojanoski has taken the fight into the clinch.

Stojanoski breaks the clinch.
Aloekoejana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stojanoski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stojanoski avoids a kick to the body.
Aloekoejana leaves Stojanoski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Aloekoejana shoots in and gets a takedown into Stojanoski's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloekoejana wants to stand but Stojanoski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aloekoejana throws a big elbow that misses.

Stojanoski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aloekoejana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TC Aloekoejana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aloekoejana cracks Stojanoski with a solid left hand.
Aloekoejana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stojanoski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aloekoejana trying to control but Stojanoski is working from the bottom.
Stojanoski wants to stand but Aloekoejana is controlling the position.
Aloekoejana wants to pass the guard but Stojanoski is keeping the position.
Aloekoejana throwing strikes from guard but Stojanoski blocks nicely.
Junior Stojanoski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TC Aloekoejana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloekoejana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stojanoski's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Junior Stojanoski.
Well Aloekoejana 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TC Aloekoejana!
TC Aloekoejana thanked the fans post fight for their support.