PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Moskoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotterdam has chosen deftones-change as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moskoff
vs
Rotterdam

199 cm
24
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

193 cm
22
245 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Balco Boys - Hilo

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Moskoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rotterdam swivels and escapes.
Moskoff takes one to the side of the head.
Moskoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Rotterdam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rotterdam throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moskoff is breathing heavily.
Rotterdam sizes up Moskoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rotterdam throws a leg kick which misses Moskoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Moskoff tries to avoid it.
Rotterdam digs a good hook to Moskoff's body.
Rotterdam scores with a hook to the body. Moskoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotterdam is looking to land body kicks.
Rotterdam throws a lazy right hand but Moskoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Rotterdam lands.
Yourn Rotterdam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rotterdam.
Rotterdam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moskoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rotterdam misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskoff moves forwards but Rotterdam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Moskoff staying out of range there.
Moskoff needs to keep his hands up - Rotterdam had a free shot at his head there.
Rotterdam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rotterdam scores with a hook.
Rotterdam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rotterdam cracks the inside of Moskoff's front leg.
Rotterdam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rotterdam 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rotterdam - that will leave a mark!
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!
Moskoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rotterdam can pounce on him.
Rotterdam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rotterdam with a nice cross.
Rotterdam connects with a solid leg kick.
Rotterdam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moskoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rotterdam with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam scoring well with a low kick there.
Rotterdam closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rotterdam lands a nice hook to Moskoff's body. Moskoff takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moskoff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rotterdam misses with a double jab.
Rotterdam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moskoff momentarily.
Rotterdam thows a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Rotterdam catches Moskoff right on the button with a cross.
Rotterdam lands with a shot to the body.
Rotterdam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moskoff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moskoff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yourn Rotterdam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moskoff dodges the punch combination from Rotterdam.
Rotterdam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam scores with a nice head shot.
Rotterdam throws a lazy right hand but Moskoff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotterdam throws a wild body kick that Moskoff sees coming a mile off.
Rotterdam avoids the head kick by Moskoff.
Rotterdam throws a series of punches but Moskoff moves out of range.
Rotterdam lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotterdam misses with a straight left.
Rotterdam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moskoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rotterdam.
Moskoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moskoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotterdam.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rotterdam.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moskoff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rotterdam finds it's way round the side to connect with Moskoff's head.
Rotterdam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rotterdam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rotterdam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moskoff.
Rotterdam lands with a straight right. Moskoff didn't see that one coming.
Moskoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rotterdam. Rotterdam obviously looking to wear him down.
A cross from Rotterdam lands.
Rotterdam jabs at Moskoff's body.
Rotterdam throws a combination. Moskoff tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moskoff takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rotterdam scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotterdam lands with a nice combination. Moskoff backs away looking to recover.
Rotterdam connects with the punch.
Rotterdam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moskoff.
Rotterdam is looking to slow Moskoff down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yourn Rotterdam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A head kick from Rotterdam lands but Moskoff takes it in his stride.
Rotterdam looks to score with a jab to the body but Moskoff is just out of range.
Rotterdam is looking to slow Moskoff down with leg kicks.
Rotterdam misses with a series of wild punches.
Rotterdam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moskoff. Moskoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moskoff is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rotterdam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rotterdam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotterdam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rotterdam scores with a shot to the body.
Rotterdam scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moskoff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rotterdam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Rotterdam.
Rotterdam lands a body shot.
Moskoff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam works over Moskoff's head and body with a nice combination.
Rotterdam cracks the inside of Moskoff's front leg.
Moskoff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rotterdam. Rotterdam obviously looking to wear him down.
Rotterdam dips to his left and cracks Moskoff with an uppercut!
Rotterdam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rotterdam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotterdam feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moskoff's calf.
Rotterdam lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moskoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Rotterdam.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Rotterdam.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rotterdam. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rotterdam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rotterdam scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rotterdam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotterdam lands with an overhand left.
Rotterdam lunges at Moskoff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moskoff's hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Moskoff might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Rotterdam coming out on top.
Rotterdam works the jab nicely.
Moskoff takes one on the button.
Rotterdam tests Moskoff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moskoff dodges the punch combination from Rotterdam.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rotterdam.
Rotterdam lands a lovely overhand right.
Rotterdam scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Rotterdam.
Rotterdam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Rotterdam.
Rotterdam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yourn Rotterdam seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rotterdam throws a shot to the body.
Moskoff avoids the head kick by Rotterdam.
Rotterdam misses with a wild combination.
Rotterdam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moskoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Rotterdam lands a nice shot to the body.
Rotterdam lands a with a good body shot.
Moskoff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rotterdam connects with a single shot there.
Moskoff takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rotterdam looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rotterdam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rotterdam lands with an overhand left.
Rotterdam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rotterdam lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rotterdam lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moskoff takes a step back to recover.
Rotterdam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rotterdam sizes up Moskoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rotterdam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moskoff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rotterdam lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moskoff will feel that in the morning.
Vlad Moskoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rotterdam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moskoff tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moskoff takes one on the button.
Moskoff avoids the head kick by Rotterdam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rotterdam looks to land a combination but Moskoff avoids it well.
Rotterdam lands with a right hand.
Moskoff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rotterdam scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yourn Rotterdam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moskoff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rotterdam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rotterdam waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Moskoff.
Moskoff takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotterdam.
Moskoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rotterdam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotterdam connects with a solid leg kick.
Rotterdam lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moskoff takes a step back to recover.
Rotterdam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rotterdam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moskoff.
Moskoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Rotterdam connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotterdam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moskoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam cracks Moskoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rotterdam is looking to slow Moskoff down with leg kicks.
Moskoff takes one on the button.
Rotterdam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moskoff at a distance.
Moskoff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moskoff takes one to the chin there.
Rotterdam scoring well with a low kick there.
Rotterdam connects with a looping right hand.
Rotterdam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moskoff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rotterdam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rotterdam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotterdam scoring well with a low kick there.
Rotterdam misses with a body shot.
Rotterdam scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskoff drops his hands momentarily and Rotterdam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rotterdam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rotterdam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rotterdam bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moskoff's head backwards.
Rotterdam throws a series of punches but Moskoff avoids them all with ease.
Rotterdam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moskoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Rotterdam.
Rotterdam getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rotterdam scores with a jab.
Rotterdam throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rotterdam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moskoff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moskoff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rotterdam throws out the jab.
Donk. Rotterdam catches Moskoff right on the button with a cross.
Moskoff walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rotterdam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rotterdam misses with a wild combination.

Rotterdam scores a takedown into full mount!

Rotterdam quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Rotterdam but it's paid off an Moskoff is forced to tap! Nice work by Rotterdam.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yourn Rotterdam!