PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Slobovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aart Van Strijder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Van Strijder's choice of entrance music: JAY Z - 99 Problems. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Slobovic
vs
Van Strijder

195 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

193 cm
27
280 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Slobovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aart Van Strijder!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slobovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Van Strijder circles away.
Slobovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slobovic shoots in for a double leg but Van Strijder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Slobovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Strijder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slobovic moves away.
Slobovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Van Strijder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Strijder.
Nice sprawl there from Slobovic as Van Strijder shoots in.
Van Strijder throws a shot from downtown. Slobovic moves away and avoids it.
Van Strijder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Strijder wants it to stay on the feet.
Slobovic fails with the takedown.
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!
Van Strijder tries for a takedown but Slobovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Van Strijder takes a swing at Slobovic's ribcage but misses.
Van Strijder scores with a nice right hand.
Van Strijder throws a body punch but Slobovic moves out of range.
Van Strijder misses with a takedown attempt - Slobovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Van Strijder as Slobovic shoots in.
Slobovic is breathing heavily.
Van Strijder shoots for a takedown but Slobovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slobovic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Strijder did well to prevent Slobovic getting side control.
Slobovic is nestled in close to Van Strijder, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Strijder looks like he's trying to stand up.

Slobovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Strijder has managed to free his arm - good work.

Slobovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Slobovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Strijder looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slobovic is working for a submission of some sort.

Van Strijder is defending against the submission attempts here by Slobovic.
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!
Van Strijder looks like he's trying to stand up.

Slobovic is working for a kimura but Van Strijder is defending it quite comfortably.

Slobovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Strijder has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Strijder can do anything to dispel that myth.

Slobovic seems to be working for a kimura but Van Strijder defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Slobovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Strijder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slobovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slobovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Slobovic is working for a submission of some sort.

Slobovic in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Van Strijder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Slobovic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Igor Slobovic!