PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikola Rodic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hyulgarama Korotumbolovkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rodic
vs
Korotumbolovkoff

168 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nikola Rodic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hyulgarama Korotumbolovkoff!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korotumbolovkoff shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rodic dives in and grabs Korotumbolovkoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korotumbolovkoff pushes down on Rodic's head and hops out.
Korotumbolovkoff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Korotumbolovkoff.
Rodic fails to land the takedown.
Korotumbolovkoff lands a really nice looking cross but Rodic seems unphased.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodic checks a leg kick.
Rodic shoots for a takedown but Korotumbolovkoff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikola Rodic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korotumbolovkoff scores with a jab.
Jab from Korotumbolovkoff.
Korotumbolovkoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Korotumbolovkoff has Rodic up against the cage in a clinch.

Korotumbolovkoff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korotumbolovkoff misses with a low kick.
Korotumbolovkoff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rodics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Korotumbolovkoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korotumbolovkoff keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korotumbolovkoff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Korotumbolovkoff throws a low kick but Rodic avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodic blocks a leg kick.
Nikola Rodic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korotumbolovkoff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Korotumbolovkoff somewhat.
Korotumbolovkoff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korotumbolovkoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Korotumbolovkoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korotumbolovkoff misses with a head kick.
Good work by Rodic as he checks the leg kick.
Korotumbolovkoff misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotumbolovkoff shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodic sprawls well. He's pushed Korotumbolovkoff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Korotumbolovkoff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rodic defends it nicely.
Korotumbolovkoff lands with a shot to the body.
Korotumbolovkoff throws a body kick that misses.
Rodic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korotumbolovkoff as he avoids it easily.
Korotumbolovkoff throws a series of punches but Rodic avoids them all with ease.
Korotumbolovkoff lands with a nice combination. Rodic backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korotumbolovkoff with a jab.
Korotumbolovkoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Korotumbolovkoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rodic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodic wants it to stay on the feet.
Rodic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korotumbolovkoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Korotumbolovkoff is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korotumbolovkoff dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rodic misses with a body shot
and Korotumbolovkoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korotumbolovkoff. Korotumbolovkoff obviously looking to wear him down.
Korotumbolovkoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Korotumbolovkoff tries to clinch there but Rodic circles away.
Korotumbolovkoff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Korotumbolovkoff wants to slow Rodic down by chopping away at his legs.
Korotumbolovkoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Korotumbolovkoff moves in looking to clinch but Rodic pushes him off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korotumbolovkoff looks to land a combination. Rodic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Korotumbolovkoff shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodic pinned against the cage. Rodic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rodic is looking to clinch.
Korotumbolovkoff connects with a body shot that sends Rodic's belly button to the back.

Korotumbolovkoff has managed to clinch.
Rodic avoids a wild elbow strike from Korotumbolovkoff.
Rodic tries to pull guard but Korotumbolovkoff won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korotumbolovkoff is trying to force a seperation but Rodic has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodic avoids the elbow strike from Korotumbolovkoff, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rodic has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rodic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Korotumbolovkoff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Korotumbolovkoff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Korotumbolovkoff is looking to control Rodic's arms but Rodic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Korotumbolovkoff has his back to the cage.
Korotumbolovkoff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodic goes for a takedown attempt but Korotumbolovkoff pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korotumbolovkoff jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Korotumbolovkoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Rodic which made him look bad.
Nikola Rodic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hyulgarama Korotumbolovkoff.
Korotumbolovkoff moves in looking to clinch but Rodic pushes him off.
Nikola Rodic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Korotumbolovkoff shoots for a takedown but Rodic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hyulgarama Korotumbolovkoff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korotumbolovkoff scores with a hook to the body. Rodic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodic tries to clinch up.
Korotumbolovkoff throws a sloppy head kick and Rodic moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Korotumbolovkoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Korotumbolovkoff cracks Rodic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Rodic is rocked!
Korotumbolovkoff darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rodic's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Korotumbolovkoff before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hyulgarama Korotumbolovkoff!