PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Las Mambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robin Kluivert has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Las Mambo's chin.

Mambo
vs
Kluivert

185 cm
27
194 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

182 cm
26
183 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Las Mambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluivert doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mambo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kluivert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mambo's guard.

Mambo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluivert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mambo is keeping the position for now.
Mambo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mambo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kluivert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluivert with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Mambo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Mambo looking to score a takedown here. Kluivert is defending well but Mambo drives through and ends up in Kluivert's guard.
Kluivert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mambo is one step ahead there.
Kluivert managing to control the position.
Kluivert looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mambo preventing the sweep.
Kluivert keeps trying to improve his position.
Kluivert controls Mambo momentarily but Mambo frees himself.

Kluivert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mambo is aware though and is defending well.
Mambo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kluivert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kluivert controls Mambo momentarily but Mambo frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mambo wanted to stand there but Kluivert had control of the position.

Mambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mambo with a flurry of punches that miss.

Kluivert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kluivert working a defensive guard here.
Mambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluivert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Mambo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kluivert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mambo has Kluivert in his guard.

Kluivert sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is looking to work some ground and pound but Mambo has wrist control.
Kluivert's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mambo wants to stand but Kluivert is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluivert looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robin Kluivert will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mambo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kluivert keeps the fight on the outside.
Mambo looks to land a combination but Kluivert avoids it well.
Kluivert with the counter takedown but Mambo avoids it easily.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mambo defends it nicely.
Robin Kluivert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kluivert is defended easily by Mambo.
Kluivert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mambo enables Kluivert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mambo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kluivert trying to control but Mambo is working from the bottom.
Mambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kluivert in particular looking to stall.

Kluivert is working for a kimura but Mambo is defending it quite comfortably.

Kluivert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kluivert.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kluivert is trying to control the action in half guard but Mambo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mambo wants to improve his position but Kluivert is controlling well.
Mambo is staying active underneath Kluivert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kluivert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kluivert.
Mambo is not content to let Kluivert control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kluivert is trying to control. Mambo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kluivert not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kluivert drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mambo wants to stand and escape but Kluivert is having none of it.

Mambo looking for a guillotine here but Kluivert defends easily.
Kluivert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mambo looking to control.
Kluivert is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mambo keeping moving, preventing Kluivert from controlling successfully.
Mambo wants to stand and escape but Kluivert is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo wants to sweep here but Kluivert controlling him for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mambo leaves Kluivert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Kluivert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kluivert gets the takedown into side control.

Kluivert tries for a kimura but Mambo is defending well.
Mambo tries to escape but Kluivert is in control.
Mambo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kluivert off and has taken his back!
Kluivert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Mambo is working for a submission of some sort.

Kluivert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kluivert looking for submissions off his back.
Mambo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kluivert's head.
Mambo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kluivert is trying to maintain the position but Mambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Mambo prevents Kluivert from improving his position.
Kluivert trying to control but Mambo postures up.
Kluivert is looking for a sweep. Mambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kluivert gets full guard.

Kluivert working for a triangle but Mambo defends it easily.
Mambo trying to control but Kluivert is working from the bottom.
Kluivert bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mambo's guard.

Mambo is controlling Kluivert's posture.
Kluivert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kluivert postures up in Mambo's guard and throws a big left but Mambo blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Mambo keeps moving.
Kluivert content to stall in guard here.

Mambo is working an open guard so Kluivert takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Las Mambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kluivert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mambo counters with a straight right hand.

Kluivert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mambo looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control but Mambo is keeping him busy.
Mambo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kluivert is working away from the top position though.
Robin Kluivert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kluivert slows the pace down in half guard.
Kluivert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mambo striking from half guard on the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Kluivert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kluivert winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Kluivert!
After winning the bout, Robin Kluivert thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.