PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Van (ranked 3260 p4p, 25249 weight class) and Gera GOl (ranked 409 p4p, 693 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Van
vs
GOl

180 cm
26
215
4 - 3 - 0

192 cm
26
205
1 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Van!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gera GOl !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Van closes the distance and clinches.
GOl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van taking a breather.
Van leaning his opponent against the cage.
GOl wants to stall.
Van misses with the head strike.
Van swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by GOl .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GOl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for GOl .
GOl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Van stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
Van will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning GOl up against the cage.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
GOl blocking some punches.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl missing with knees to the body.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van stalling.
Van makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van displaying some good clinch control by pressing GOl up against the cage.
GOl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van lands a left hand.
GOl crunches a lovely knee into Van's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
GOl missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from GOl .
Van is breathing heavily.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van's face.
GOl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if GOl can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GOl obliges.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl lands a nice knee to the body.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van's face.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Van.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GOl obliges.
Van trying to control the position but instead, GOl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van into the cage.
GOl connects with a knee to the head.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
GOl landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from GOl .
Van misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gera GOl dominated that round.
That's time! Van's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Van misses with a hook. GOl ducked under it nicely.
GOl is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Van moves into the clinch.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but GOl uses good head movement to avoid it.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from GOl .
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but GOl is keeping busy.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van misses with the head strike.
GOl crunches a lovely knee into Van's ribcage.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
Van tries a body shot but GOl blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
GOl content to slow the pace in the clinch.
GOl stalling in the clinch.
GOl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
GOl working Van over with knees to the body.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl lands a good knee to the midsection. Van won't want to take too many of those.
GOl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GOl working Van over with knees to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl looking to stall.
Van takes a knee right on the jaw!
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by GOl .
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van lands with a right to the head.
GOl taking a breather.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl tries to stall but Van uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
Van leaning against his opponent.
Van content to slow the pace in the clinch.
GOl looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl misses with a knee to the head.
Van is stalling here.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl missing with knees to the body.
Van lands an uppercut.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Van.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van lands a left hand that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
Van has GOl pushed against the cage.
GOl stalling in the clinch but Van improves position.
Van lands a left hand.
Van stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gera GOl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Van connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Van has GOl up against the cage in a clinch.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl working Van over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Van.
Van goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
Van avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GOl trying to stall but Van improves his position.
GOl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van controlling the action here for a moment.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van managing to block the knees to the body from GOl .
Van just leaning against GOl , taking a breather.
GOl landing knees to the body.
Van lands a left hand.
GOl being controlled against the cage.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GOl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GOl takes a shot to the head.
Gera GOl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
Van is stalling here.
Van tries a body shot but GOl blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
Van fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van tries a body shot but GOl blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GOl prevents a body shot from Van.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
Van slows down the pace here.
Van misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GOl connects with a knee to the head.
GOl blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GOl blocks an uppercut.
Gera GOl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
GOl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van lands a hook that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Van lands a right hand that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
Rob Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by GOl .

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Van.
I think GOl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Gera GOl !
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Gera GOl !
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Gera GOl !

Gera GOl wins by unanimous decision!