PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iam Getcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbert comes to the cage accompanied by Bodies. Rob Herbert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herbert
vs
Getcha

183 cm
22
194 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

165 cm
23
205 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Herbert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Iam Getcha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herbert misses with a double jab
and Getcha counters with a straight right hand.
Getcha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herbert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Getcha misses with a combination

and Herbert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Getcha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Getcha fakes the leg kick and cracks Herbert in the body.
Herbert wants to clinch

so Getcha counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Herbert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Getcha is controlling him.

Herbert is working an open guard so Getcha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herbert wants to clinch

and Getcha decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herbert's guard.
Herbert is breathing heavily.
Getcha connects with a couple of short punches.

Getcha drops back looking for a leg! Herbert is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herbert manages to kick Getcha off! Getcha jumps back into Herbert's guard.

Getcha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbert throws a series of punches but Getcha avoids them all with ease.
Getcha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Getcha lands with a straight right. Herbert didn't see that one coming.
Herbert misses with a combination
and Getcha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herbert's knee momentarily.
Getcha stalks Herbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herbert's face. Herbert staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Getcha - that will leave a mark!
Getcha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Getcha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herbert.
Getcha lands a right hook to the body.

Getcha shoots in and bounces Herbert off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Herbert preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getcha is in close to Herbert's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Getcha stands up and waves to Herbert to follow him.
Herbert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Getcha.
Getcha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Herbert circles away quickly and effectively.

Getcha rushes Herbert and presses him up against the cage.

Getcha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Getcha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Herbert takes a step back to recover.

Getcha rushes Herbert and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Getcha wants a takedown but no success here.

Getcha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice inside leg kick there by Getcha. That's going to slow Herbert down.
Getcha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Getcha. Those never looked like landing.

Getcha closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Herbert did well to prevent Getcha getting side control.

Getcha stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Getcha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Getcha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Getcha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Herbert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Getcha to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Getcha gets to his feet - Herbert follows without any prompting.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Getcha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Getcha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Herbert sees it coming and defends easily.
Getcha has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Getcha slips a nice elbow through Herbert's hands, connecting with Herbert's forehead.

Getcha looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Getcha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Getcha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sloppy strikes from Herbert. Those never looked like landing.
Getcha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbert as he avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Herbert enables Getcha to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Herbert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Getcha wants to control from the top but Herbert keeps moving.
Getcha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Getcha throwing strikes from guard but Herbert blocks nicely.

Getcha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herbert, up you get!

Getcha closes the distance and pushes Herbert back into the cage.

Getcha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Herbert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Getcha to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Getcha cracks Herbert with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Getcha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Getcha content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Getcha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herbert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Herbert tries to get out of the position.
Getcha advances position into side control!
Getcha cracks Herbert with a big right hand but Herbert just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

Getcha stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Herbert gets tackled into the cage by Getcha. Getcha maintains the clinch.
Getcha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Getcha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Getcha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Getcha has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Getcha.

Getcha ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Getcha no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Getcha has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Herbert off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Getcha clinches.
Herbert prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rob Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.

Getcha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iam Getcha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Getcha. Herbert shrugs it off though.
Getcha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Herbert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herbert knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Getcha on the ground.

Getcha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Getcha moves into range and clinches up with Herbert.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getcha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Getcha manages to break the clinch.

Getcha shoots in and gets a takedown into Herbert's guard.

Getcha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herbert, up you get!

Getcha gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Getcha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Getcha has closed the distance and engaged Herbert in a clinch.

Getcha manages to break the clinch.
Herbert fails with the takedown

and Getcha counters by clinching up.

Getcha manages to break the clinch.
Herbert will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

Getcha shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herbert is trying to defend but Getcha finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Getcha decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Getcha clinches up against the cage.

Herbert is fighting off a takedown attempt but Getcha is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Herbert to the mat. Herbert regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Iam Getcha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Getcha gets to his feet - Herbert follows without any prompting.
Herbert throws a combination that misses

and Getcha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Getcha.

Getcha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Herbert gets tackled into the cage by Getcha. Getcha maintains the clinch.

Getcha has clasped his hands together around Herbert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Getcha works to advance to full mount. Herbert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Getcha in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Herbert tries to buck Getcha off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iam Getcha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Getcha tries to bum rush Herbert with a series of wild strikes but Herbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Herbert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Getcha.
Getcha is looking to land body kicks.
Getcha throws a head kick that half lands.
Getcha looks for a takedown but Herbert sprawls well.
Herbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Herbert moves to clinch but Getcha breaks away
and Getcha counters with a three punch combo that has Herbert backing up. Herbert nods at Getcha to acknowledge the strikes.

Getcha has Herbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Herbert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Getcha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Getcha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Herbert manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Getcha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Herbert is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Herbert has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Getcha trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Getcha scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Getcha throws a combination. Herbert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Herbert does no damage.

Getcha closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Herbert to the mat! Herbert manages to get full guard.
Getcha in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Getcha works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Getcha is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Getcha decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Getcha shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Getcha scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Getcha working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Getcha.

Getcha stands up out of the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Getcha misses with a head kick.
Rob Herbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Getcha lands a nice hook to Herbert's body. Herbert takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Getcha has managed to clinch.

Getcha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Getcha scores with a takedown into Herbert's guard.
Herbert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Getcha distracts Herbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Getcha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Getcha connects with a couple of short punches.
Getcha working some strikes from top position.

Getcha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Getcha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbert takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Getcha shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Herbert napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Herbert is trying to get back to his feet.

Getcha decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Getcha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Getcha forces Herbert back against the cage and clinches.
Getcha tries to pull guard but Herbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Getcha drops back down to his feet.
Rob Herbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iam Getcha.

Getcha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Getcha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Herbert, pushing him back against the cage.

Getcha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body kick there by Getcha.
Getcha looks to land a combination but Herbert avoids it well.
Rob Herbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Getcha lands a jab.
Getcha throws a combination. Herbert tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iam Getcha really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Herbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Getcha circles away quickly and effectively.
Getcha throws a series of punches but Herbert moves out of range.

Getcha closes the distance and clinches.
Getcha fails to pull guard.

Getcha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Getcha!
Herbert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Getcha tries to avoid it but Herbert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Getcha to the ground. Getcha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Getcha shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Getcha punishing his opponent with strikes.
Getcha tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Getcha lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Getcha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Getcha with the ground and pound from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Getcha looking for a guillotine from mount but Herbert is having none of it.
Getcha lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Getcha is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Herbert is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Herbert flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Getcha anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Herbert and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Getcha slips an arm under Herbert chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Getcha has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Getcha is squeezing on Herbert like an anaconda would it's prey. Herbert fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Iam Getcha! Iam Getcha retains his light heavyweight title!