PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoelie Gan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Vemola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hoelie Gan's chin.

Vemola
vs
Gan

185 cm
25
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Carlos Vemola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hoelie Gan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gan is looking to clinch but Vemola is avoiding it.
Vemola really is a fat lump.
Vemola shoots in looking for a takedown but Gan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vemola's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Gan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vemola swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Gan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vemola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gan has managed to get both his arms back between Vemola's legs - danger averted.

Gan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vemola's guard.

Vemola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gan pulls his head out easily.
Gan trying to mount his opponent but Vemola defends it.

Gan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vemola has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vemola missing with punches from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vemola does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vemola is trying to stand back up but Gan is controlling him
Gan passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vemola knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vemola is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gan lands strikes from half guard.

Gan is looking for a kimura here.
Vemola tries to kick Gan off but Gan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vemola actively working from the bottom here.
Vemola is breathing heavily.
Gan passes to full mount!
Vemola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vemola is squirming around, avoiding Gan's attempts to control the action.
Vemola working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vemola is looking to escape.
Gan is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gan working for a submission but Vemola is keeping him at bay.
Gan looking to control but Vemola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Gan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vemola is on top in guard.

Gan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vemola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gan is tightening it up a little... Vemola has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vemola reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vemola taps out! nice BJJ there by Gan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hoelie Gan!