PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Komon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Naaktgeboren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Komon
vs
Naaktgeboren

180 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Komon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bas Naaktgeboren!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naaktgeboren throws a low kick, looking for Komon's leg but Komon calmly moves out of range.
Naaktgeboren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Komon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Naaktgeboren finds it's way round the side to connect with Komon's head.
Komon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Naaktgeboren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren swats away the attempt to clinch by Komon.
Komon tries to clinch there but Naaktgeboren circles away.
Komon misses with a head kick.
Komon is looking to clinch but Naaktgeboren is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Komon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naaktgeboren misses with a two punch combination.
Naaktgeboren shoots in and drives through. Komon sprawls well.
A nice combination there by Komon.
A combination from Komon does no damage.
Naaktgeboren looks to score with a jab to the body but Komon is just out of range.

Naaktgeboren forces Komon back against the cage and clinches.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Naaktgeboren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komon moves out of range of the body kick from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren keeps the fight on the outside.
Komon closes the distance but Naaktgeboren moves to the side

so Naaktgeboren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren won't allow Komon to get back to his feet.
Komon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren won't allow Komon to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Naaktgeboren thows a big elbow that misses.
Komon keeping moving, preventing Naaktgeboren from controlling successfully.
Naaktgeboren trying to move into half guard but instead Komon has managed to sweep!
Komon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Naaktgeboren is proving hard to escape from.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Komon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Naaktgeboren has managed to clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Komon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Komon prevents the takedown attempt.
Naaktgeboren misses with a punch on the inside.
Naaktgeboren tries to break the clinch but Komon is controlling the position.
Komon tries to land knees in the clinch but Naaktgeboren avoids the damage to the body.
Naaktgeboren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Naaktgeboren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rob Komon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Naaktgeboren.

Naaktgeboren breaks from the clinch.
Komon tries to clinch but Naaktgeboren moves away

and Naaktgeboren counters by clinching up.
Naaktgeboren managing to block the knees to the body from Komon.
Naaktgeboren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.

Naaktgeboren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naaktgeboren shoots for a takedown but Komon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naaktgeboren looks gassed!

Komon rushes Naaktgeboren and presses him up against the cage.
Komon is trying to break free.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren doesn't manage to clinch there - Komon circles away.
Komon feints and then cracks Naaktgeboren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naaktgeboren down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komon wants to clinch up but Naaktgeboren keeps it at a distance.
Komon tries to clinch

and Naaktgeboren counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Komon throws an elbow but it misses.
Komon wants to break free but Naaktgeboren has control.
Naaktgeboren stalling the fight.
Naaktgeboren wants to get back to striking at distance but Komon won't allow it.
Naaktgeboren prevents Komon from breaking the clinch.
Naaktgeboren is looking to break free of the clinch but Komon has double underhooks.
Komon misses with a knee to the head.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naaktgeboren is stalling here.
Naaktgeboren has had enough of the clinch but Komon keeps him there for the moment.

Komon breaks from the clinch.
Komon closes the distance looking to clinch

so Naaktgeboren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Naaktgeboren wants to pass the guard but Komon is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komon is looking to stand up but Naaktgeboren isn't so interested in that idea.
Naaktgeboren throwing strikes from guard but Komon blocks nicely.
Naaktgeboren throwing strikes but missing.

Komon is working an open guard so Naaktgeboren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Naaktgeboren swats away the attempt to clinch by Komon.
Komon closes the distance but Naaktgeboren moves to the side

so Naaktgeboren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naaktgeboren throwing strikes from guard but Komon blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naaktgeboren looking to pass the guard.
Komon wants to get back to his feet but Naaktgeboren is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Naaktgeboren dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Naaktgeboren darts in and clinches Komon up against the cage.

Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren throws a leg kick
and Komon counters with a head kick. That will keep Naaktgeboren thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Naaktgeboren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naaktgeboren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Naaktgeboren.
Komon throws a head kick but Naaktgeboren moves out of range.

Naaktgeboren moves into the clinch.
Naaktgeboren jumps guard but Komon stands there with Naaktgeboren around his waist. Naaktgeboren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Naaktgeboren has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Komon is trying to keep an underhook but Naaktgeboren manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Naaktgeboren controlling the action here.
Naaktgeboren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Naaktgeboren is working for a submission of some sort.
Naaktgeboren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komon defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren thows a huge punch but Komon dodges it nicely.
Naaktgeboren thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Komon's head.
Naaktgeboren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Komon defending well though.
Naaktgeboren is breathing heavily.
Komon wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Naaktgeboren drives through and clinches with Komon against the cage.
Naaktgeboren avoids the elbow strike from Komon, against the cage.
Komon wants to break free but Naaktgeboren has control.
Naaktgeboren has Komon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Komon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rob Komon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bas Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't get the takedown.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komon wants to clinch but Naaktgeboren slips to the side

and Naaktgeboren moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naaktgeboren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Komon works over Naaktgeboren's head and body with a nice combination.
Komon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Komon darts in trying to clinch

and Naaktgeboren counters by clinching up.
Komon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free but Komon has control.
Naaktgeboren is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Komon tries to land knees in the clinch but Naaktgeboren avoids the damage to the body.
Komon has had enough of the clinch but Naaktgeboren keeps him there for the moment.
Naaktgeboren wants to break the clinch but can't.

Naaktgeboren breaks from the clinch.
Komon closes the distance but Naaktgeboren moves to the side

and Naaktgeboren counters by clinching up.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Komon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Komon.
Komon looks to clinch

and Naaktgeboren counters by moving into the clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naaktgeboren dodges an elbow strike from Komon.
Komon looking to stall.

Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Komon clinches but Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch

and Naaktgeboren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komon can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren thuds his shin into the meat of Komon's side.
Komon slips a straight right by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rob Komon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naaktgeboren misses with a double jab
and Komon counters with a series of strikes. Naaktgeboren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Komon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Komon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Komon sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Naaktgeboren to the ground! Komon dives into full mount looking to finish!

Naaktgeboren is rocked!

It looks like Bas Naaktgeboren has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Komon stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Naaktgeboren is still on wobbly legs! Can Komon finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komon drops Naaktgeboren with a right and a left! Komon comes rushing in but Naaktgeboren regains his composure and manages to keep Komon in guard.
Naaktgeboren looking to control but Komon passes into half guard.
Naaktgeboren is trying to maintain the position but Komon is very close to passing his half guard.
Naaktgeboren is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naaktgeboren seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Komon is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naaktgeboren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Naaktgeboren striking off his back but it's not causing Komon any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Komon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bas Naaktgeboren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Komon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naaktgeboren - the referee stops the clock and Komon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naaktgeboren. Komon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Komon misses with the combination.
Komon wants to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Naaktgeboren.
The strikes coming from Naaktgeboren are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komon wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Naaktgeboren.
Naaktgeboren taking a break here but Komon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Naaktgeboren is pressing down on Komon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Komon is holding on for now.
Komon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren throws a strike but Komon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Naaktgeboren stops Komon from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naaktgeboren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Komon is out of range and Naaktgeboren settles back down.
Komon scores with a hook.
Naaktgeboren throws a right hand that misses

and Komon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Komon has had enough of the clinch but Naaktgeboren keeps him there for the moment.
Komon keeps control of Naaktgeboren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Komon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Komon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Naaktgeboren is trying to break the clinch but Komon has him pressed against the cage.

Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Komon looks to land a combination. Naaktgeboren sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Komon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naaktgeboren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Komon scores with a leg kick.
Naaktgeboren keeps the fight on the outside.
Komon fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naaktgeboren instigates a clinch.
Naaktgeboren can't break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Naaktgeboren manages to break the clinch.
Naaktgeboren keeps the fight on the outside.
Naaktgeboren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Naaktgeboren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Naaktgeboren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Naaktgeboren wants to break free but Komon has control.
Naaktgeboren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Naaktgeboren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Komon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Komon keeps control of Naaktgeboren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Komon lands a nice shot to the body.
Naaktgeboren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naaktgeboren tries to break the clinch but Komon is controlling the position.
Komon tries to land knees in the clinch but Naaktgeboren avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naaktgeboren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Komon lands a two punch combo.
Naaktgeboren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Naaktgeboren throws a head kick but Komon moves out of range.
Komon is looking to clinch.
Komon tries to clinch but Naaktgeboren moves away

and Naaktgeboren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Naaktgeboren missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naaktgeboren stalling away here and it's allowed Komon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Naaktgeboren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Komon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Komon keeping moving, preventing Naaktgeboren from controlling successfully.
Komon can't keep his opponent in guard - Naaktgeboren advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Naaktgeboren wants to take a breather but Komon is having none of it.
Bas Naaktgeboren has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naaktgeboren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Komon is trying to stand back up but Naaktgeboren is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naaktgeboren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naaktgeboren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Naaktgeboren lands strikes from half guard.
Naaktgeboren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naaktgeboren seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Komon is looking to escape.
Naaktgeboren thows a huge punch but Komon dodges it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komon is looking to get back to is feet but Naaktgeboren passes into side control.
Naaktgeboren with the ground and pound but Komon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Naaktgeboren tries to pass to full mount but Komon defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Naaktgeboren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Naaktgeboren 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Naaktgeboren!