PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yourn Rotterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Finkelstein comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - We Will Rock You. Rotterdam has chosen Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Heads Will Roll as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

von Finkelstein
vs
Rotterdam

176 cm
24
220 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

193 cm
27
220 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yourn Rotterdam!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Finkelstein misses with an uppercut
and Rotterdam counters with a stiff right hand.
von Finkelstein takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rotterdam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
von Finkelstein throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rotterdam to counter with a crisp jab.
von Finkelstein throws an off balance right hand
and Rotterdam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from von Finkelstein misses
and Rotterdam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hans von Finkelstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
von Finkelstein throws an off balance right hand
and Rotterdam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
von Finkelstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rotterdam misses with a leg kick
and von Finkelstein counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Yourn Rotterdam has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam lands a nice hook to von Finkelstein's body. von Finkelstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
von Finkelstein misses with a hook
and Rotterdam counters with a nice uppercut.
von Finkelstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotterdam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rotterdam is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! von Finkelstein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

Rotterdam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into von Finkelstein's guard.

Rotterdam postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! von Finkelstein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rotterdam, into his guard.
Rotterdam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rotterdam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
von Finkelstein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rotterdam's guard.
Rotterdam is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Yourn Rotterdam was stalling too much, according to the referee.
von Finkelstein misses with a shot to the body
and Rotterdam counters with a slapping leg kick.
von Finkelstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rotterdam counters with an outside leg kick.
Rotterdam tries to land a leg kick but von Finkelstein saw it coming and moves away.
von Finkelstein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rotterdam.
von Finkelstein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rotterdam counters with a left to the body.
von Finkelstein misses with a hook to the body
and Rotterdam counters with a nice low kick that buckles von Finkelstein's knee momentarily.
Hans von Finkelstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
von Finkelstein misses with a body shot
and Rotterdam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
von Finkelstein misses with a jab to the body
and Rotterdam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam cracks von Finkelstein with a good jab.
von Finkelstein misses the body punch
and Rotterdam counters with a nice uppercut.
Rotterdam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
von Finkelstein throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rotterdam counter with a right hand.
von Finkelstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotterdam counters with a stiff right hand.
Rotterdam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rotterdam.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Finkelstein throws a predictable looking body shot

and Rotterdam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yourn Rotterdam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yourn Rotterdam's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rotterdam scoring well with a low kick there.
Yourn Rotterdam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rotterdam walks into a jab.
von Finkelstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Rotterdam counters with a stiff right hand.
von Finkelstein scores with a jab. Rotterdam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
von Finkelstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
von Finkelstein throws an off balance right hand
and Rotterdam counters with an inside leg kick.
von Finkelstein misses with a left hand
and Rotterdam counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Finkelstein misses with an uppercut
and Rotterdam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rotterdam throws a body punch but von Finkelstein moves out of range.
von Finkelstein misses with a shot to the body
and Rotterdam counters with a stiff right hand.
von Finkelstein misses with a body shot
and von Finkelstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
von Finkelstein misses the body punch

and Rotterdam moves into the clinch.
Rotterdam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but von Finkelstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rotterdam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. von Finkelstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rotterdam tries to score a body lock takedown but von Finkelstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yourn Rotterdam.
Rotterdam keeps control of von Finkelstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rotterdam misses with a punch on the inside.
von Finkelstein is trying to break the clinch but Rotterdam is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam tries to score a body lock takedown but von Finkelstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rotterdam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. von Finkelstein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rotterdam tries to pull guard but von Finkelstein won't allow it.
Rotterdam lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Hans von Finkelstein has been cut.
Rotterdam tries to land a knee to the head but von Finkelstein blocks with his arms.
Rotterdam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as von Finkelstein walks away with a smile on his face. Rotterdam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
von Finkelstein throws an off balance right hand
and Rotterdam counters with a right hand to the body.
Rotterdam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rotterdam jabs von Finkelstein right on the nose. von Finkelstein blinks but takes it well.
von Finkelstein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotterdam counters with a nice body shot.
von Finkelstein misses with a right hand
and Rotterdam counters with a low kick, right behind von Finkelstein 's knee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein cracks Rotterdam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rotterdam with a hook.
von Finkelstein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rotterdam counters with a left to the body.
Rotterdam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rotterdam pivots, looking for a leg kick but von Finkelstein is out of range and Rotterdam settles back down.
Horrible takedown by Rotterdam or perhaps it was just good defense by von Finkelstein which made him look bad.
von Finkelstein misses with a right hand
and Rotterdam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
von Finkelstein is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rotterdam's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
von Finkelstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotterdam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rotterdam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rotterdam wants to pass the guard but von Finkelstein is keeping the position.
Rotterdam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as von Finkelstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rotterdam postures up in von Finkelstein's guard and throws a big left but von Finkelstein blocks it.
Rotterdam postures up in von Finkelstein's guard and throws a big left but von Finkelstein blocks it.
Rotterdam pushes down on von Finkelstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rotterdam seems to be working for a kimura but von Finkelstein defends the submission attempt.

Rotterdam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

von Finkelstein misses with a shot to the body
and von Finkelstein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
von Finkelstein swings widly with a right hand

and Rotterdam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotterdam.
Rotterdam working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rotterdam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rotterdam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rotterdam throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotterdam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. von Finkelstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rotterdam wants to control from the top but von Finkelstein keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotterdam postures up and lands a big shot to von Finkelstein's brow.
Rotterdam throws a strike but von Finkelstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rotterdam looking to hit a scissor sweep but von Finkelstein is one step ahead there.
Rotterdam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. von Finkelstein manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotterdam trying to control the position from guard on top but von Finkelstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rotterdam has gone for a leg lock! von Finkelstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rotterdam's guard.

Rotterdam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
von Finkelstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotterdam pulls von Finkelstein in close to prevent any damage.
von Finkelstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Rotterdam is retaining full guard.

That's four 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.
Rotterdam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as von Finkelstein controls the pace.
Rotterdam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hans von Finkelstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yourn Rotterdam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
von Finkelstein slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Hans von Finkelstein just wasn't active enough.
Rotterdam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. von Finkelstein doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yourn Rotterdam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rotterdam has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yourn Rotterdam!