PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uran Tine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Grobokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grobokov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: D Hustle - Knock Out. Sergey Grobokov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tine
vs
Grobokov

178 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Uran Tine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Grobokov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Tine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grobokov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Grobokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheers as Grobokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tine doesn't seem phased though.
Tine shoots in but Grobokov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grobokov throws a series of strikes that have Tine backpedaling.
Grobokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Grobokov takes a swing at Tine's ribcage but misses.
Grobokov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Tine has Grobokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Grobokov has had enough of the clinch but Tine keeps him there for the moment.

Tine breaks from the clinch.
Tine throws a jab when Grobokov was well out of range.
Grobokov lands with a shot to the body.
Tine tries to clinch up but Grobokov circles away and keeps his distance.

Tine shoots in and bounces Grobokov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grobokov wants to stand up but Tine is controlling him.

Grobokov wriggles free and stands up.
Grobokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tine at a distance.
Tine will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grobokov jabs at Tine's body.
Grobokov leaves Tine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uran Tine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grobokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grobokov fails to land the takedown.
Tine misses with a series of wild punches.
Tine shoots in looking for a takedown. Grobokov tries to sprawl out of it but Tine keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grobokov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grobokov throws a right hand that Tine ducks under and follows up with a left that Tine also avoids with ease.
Grobokov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tine swats away the attempt to clinch by Grobokov.
Tine stuffs the takedown.
Grobokov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tine rather than just go for the knockout.
Tine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tine doesn't manage to clinch there - Grobokov circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tine doesn't manage to clinch there - Grobokov circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Grobokov. Those never looked like landing.
Tine moves in looking to clinch but Grobokov pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tine shoots for a double leg takedown but Grobokov sprawls well. He's pushed Tine's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grobokov lands a nice hook to Tine's body. Tine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grobokov lands with a nice combination. Tine backs away looking to recover.
Grobokov looks gassed!
Grobokov tries to clinch but Tine is having none of it.
Sergey Grobokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tine shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grobokov but Grobokov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grobokov.
Donk. Grobokov catches Tine right on the button with a cross.
Grobokov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Grobokov.
Grobokov misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grobokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Tine or perhaps it was just good defense by Grobokov which made him look bad.
Grobokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tine circles away quickly and effectively.
Tine fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grobokov.
Tine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck for Tine with that takedown attempt.
Grobokov wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tine is looking to clinch.
Tine is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Grobokov dominated that round.
That's time! Tine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tine takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Grobokov throws out a powerful jab.
Grobokov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tine shoots in looking for a takedown but Grobokov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grobokov defends it nicely.
Grobokov throws a nice looking combination but Tine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grobokov connects with a body shot that sends Tine's belly button to the back.
Tine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tine sprawls well. Tine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grobokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Grobokov scores with a jab to the jaw.

Tine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grobokov napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grobokov tries to escape but Tine is in control.
Grobokov is breathing heavily.
Tine slows the pace down.
Grobokov tries to escape but Tine is in control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

Tine decides to stand back up. Tine steps back and let's Grobokov get back to his feet.
Tine shoots for a takedown but Grobokov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uran Tine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tine throws a nice head kick!
Tine shoots in looking for a takedown but Grobokov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grobokov throws a series of strikes that have Tine backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tine fails to land the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Grobokov enables Tine to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grobokov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grobokov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tine prevents Grobokov from getting back to his feet.

Tine stands and steps away. Grobokov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tine shoots in but Grobokov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Grobokov. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Tine with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov scores with a body shot.
Tine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grobokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tine somewhat.
Uran Tine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grobokov cracks Tine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grobokov lands a jab to the head.
Tine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grobokov pinned against the cage. Grobokov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grobokov throws a right and a left that Tine avoids nicely.
Grobokov misses the shot to the body.
Tine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grobokov as he jumps to the side.
Tine dodges the punch combination from Grobokov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grobokov to the mat! Grobokov manages to get full guard.

Tine stands up and waves to Grobokov to follow him.

Tine dives in and scores a takedown into Grobokov's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Grobokov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grobokov has had enough of the clinch but Tine keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grobokov wants to break free but Tine has control.
Tine digs a right hand into Grobokov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grobokov's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Tine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uran Tine dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Grobokov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tine backs up against the cage.
Grobokov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grobokov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tine.
Grobokov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tine as he avoids it easily.
Tine takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grobokov is defended easily by Tine.
A punch combination from Tine misses.
Tine shoots in and drives through. Grobokov sprawls well.
Grobokov works Tine's body with a nice hook.
Tine looks for a takedown but Grobokov sprawls well.
Grobokov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tine circles away quickly and effectively.
Grobokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tine defends it nicely.
Uran Tine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Grobokov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grobokov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tine.
Grobokov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tine has a takedown stuffed.
Grobokov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Tine has closed the distance and engaged Grobokov in a clinch.
Grobokov is trying to push Tine away but Tine has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grobokov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grobokov has had enough of the clinch but Tine keeps him there for the moment.

Tine pulls Grobokov into guard.
Grobokov won't allow Tine to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grobokov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tine's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Grobokov stands up from Tine's guard - Grobokov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice combination there by Grobokov.
Grobokov throws a nice looking combination but Tine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sergey Grobokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grobokov's waist but Grobokov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tine off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Tine as Grobokov shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tine shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grobokov as he jumps to the side.
Tine shoots for a takedown but Grobokov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grobokov lands a nice looking body shot.
Grobokov wants to clinch.
Tine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grobokov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Tine clinches with his opponent.
Tine is trying to maintain a safe position but Grobokov gets an underhook and turns Tine into the cage.
Grobokov can't break the clinch.
Grobokov wants to break free but Tine has control.
Tine can't find room to land a body shot as Grobokov controls the action.
Grobokov is trying to force a seperation but Tine has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tine shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grobokov sprawls well. Grobokov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tine gets slowly back to his feet.
Grobokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tine shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grobokov defends it nicely.
Grobokov tries to clinch up but Tine circles away and keeps his distance.
Grobokov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tine doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Grobokov.
Tine tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grobokov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tine somewhat.
Grobokov scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Grobokov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grobokov 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Grobokov!