PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marek Hlasko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Podolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hlasko
vs
Podolski

177 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marek Hlasko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hlasko throws a series of punches but Podolski moves out of range.
Podolski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Podolski tries to move into range but Hlasko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Hlasko has managed to clinch.
Podolski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hlasko prevents it.
A short left from Hlasko.
Hlasko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hlasko stops a takedown attempt from Podolski.
Hlasko lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hlasko manages to break the clinch.
Hlasko throws a right and a left that Podolski avoids nicely.
Hlasko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hlasko scores with a jab to the body.
Hlasko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Podolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hlasko scores with a sloppy right hand. Podolski should have avoided that one.

It looks like Lucas Podolski has been cut.
Hlasko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hlasko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Podolski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marek Hlasko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Oooooh!!! Hlasko has knocked Podolski down with a huge combo! Hlasko steps away and waves a wobbly Podolski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Podolski is rocked!
Hlasko lands a big right hook! Podolski looks hurt but is still standing! Hlasko lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Podolski falls down and Hlasko dives in with a huge hammer fist! Podolski's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hlasko runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marek Hlasko!