PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Bolobanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Dela Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sergey Bolobanko's chin.

Dela Cruz
vs
Bolobanko

169 cm
19
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergey Bolobanko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz throws a jab when Bolobanko was well out of range.

Bolobanko gets tackled into the cage by Dela Cruz. Dela Cruz maintains the clinch.

Dela Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Dela Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bolobanko.
Bolobanko throws an elbow that misses. Dela Cruz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolobanko's guard. Nice move by Dela Cruz!

Bolobanko wants to sweep but no luck.
Dela Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Dela Cruz is pushing down on Bolobanko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bolobanko is fighting to maintain full guard but Dela Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolobanko tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.
Dela Cruz wants to pass to mount but Bolobanko is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolobanko is trying to get back to full guard.

Bolobanko looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Cruz trying to pass the guard but Bolobanko defending well.

Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolobanko looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dela Cruz wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolobanko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bolobanko tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Bolobanko is keeping him busy.
Bolobanko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dela Cruz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Bolobanko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bolobanko is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolobanko tries to get to full guard but Dela Cruz has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Bolobanko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dela Cruz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bolobanko is in Dela Cruz's guard.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolobanko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dela Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolobanko stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
Bolobanko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolobanko stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Cruz.
Bolobanko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bolobanko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bolobanko postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Cruz's brow.
Dela Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bolobanko is looking to work some ground and pound but Dela Cruz has wrist control.
Bolobanko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bolobanko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolobanko won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bolobanko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Bolobanko works to advance to full mount. Dela Cruz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bolobanko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bolobanko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dela Cruz to the mat! Dela Cruz manages to get full guard.
Dela Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolobanko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the position but Bolobanko postures up.
Bolobanko won't allow Dela Cruz to sweep him here.
Bolobanko tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Bolobanko throwing strikes but missing.

Bolobanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolobanko landing with the ground and pound.
Bolobanko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dela Cruz's head.
Bolobanko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolobanko works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Bolobanko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dela Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bolobanko.
Dela Cruz tries to roll over but Bolobanko keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolobanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bolobanko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bolobanko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Bolobanko there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Bolobanko there.

Dela Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolobanko pulls his head out easily.
Bolobanko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolobanko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Bolobanko postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolobanko.
Sergey Bolobanko has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bolobanko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Cruz is just riding it out for now. Bolobanko eventually gives up the hold.

Bolobanko seems to be working for a kimura but Dela Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Dela Cruz has hold of Bolobanko's hands but Bolobanko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dela Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Bolobanko throwing shots but Dela Cruz is blocking nicely.
Dela Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bolobanko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Bolobanko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolobanko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Bolobanko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dela Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bolobanko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dela Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dela Cruz has momentary wrist control but Bolobanko slips an elbow through the middle.

Dela Cruz is looking for a triangle but Bolobanko pushes his legs off easily.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolobanko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolobanko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dela Cruz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dela Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolobanko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dela Cruz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bolobanko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dela Cruz's body to avoid the submission. Dela Cruz has instead reached around Bolobanko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dela Cruz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juan Dela Cruz!