PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaltje Klinjsma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hobbs comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Stand Alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klinjsma
vs
Hobbs

196 cm
24
255 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

193 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aaltje Klinjsma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Hobbs!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs with a poor takedown

and Klinjsma counters with a shoot takedown. Hobbs fights it but they end up in guard.

Hobbs kicks Klinjsma off and gets to his feet.

Hobbs clinches up against the ropes.
Klinjsma creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hobbs's defenses.

It looks like Luke Hobbs has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Klinjsma has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Klinjsma lands a shoulder strike.

Klinjsma manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hobbs trying to control but Klinjsma is working from the bottom.
Klinjsma pulls Hobbs in close to prevent any damage.
Klinjsma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinjsma keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.

Klinjsma working for a triangle but Hobbs defends it easily.
Klinjsma keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
Klinjsma keeping full guard, as Hobbs tries to pass.
Klinjsma keeping moving, preventing Hobbs from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Klinjsma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Klinjsma is trying to control. Hobbs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Klinjsma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hobbs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klinjsma defends it nicely.

Klinjsma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hobbs to the ground. Klinjsma is now in Hobbs's guard.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Klinjsma from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinjsma pushes down on Hobbs's leg and manages to get into half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klinjsma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hobbs tries to roll over but Klinjsma keeps him under control.

Klinjsma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hobbs is staying active underneath Klinjsma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Klinjsma wants to work for an arm triangle but Hobbs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hobbs trying to control but Klinjsma postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klinjsma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hobbs is looking to control Klinjsma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hobbs avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Klinjsma is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klinjsma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Klinjsma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hobbs has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaltje Klinjsma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Hobbs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Klinjsma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Klinjsma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hobbs's half guard.

Klinjsma seems to be looking for submissions.
Hobbs wants to improve his position but Klinjsma is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinjsma seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hobbs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Klinjsma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hobbs shoots in and drives through. Klinjsma sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs has a takedown stuffed.
Klinjsma attempts a counter takedown but Hobbs avoids it well and moves away.
Hobbs tries for a takedown but Klinjsma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aaltje Klinjsma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hobbs.
Klinjsma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klinjsma.
Klinjsma tries to counter with a takedown but Hobbs is quick to defend against it.

Klinjsma gets a double leg takedown into Hobbs's guard.

Hobbs pushes Klinjsma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Klinjsma is looking to slow Hobbs down with leg kicks.
Klinjsma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hobbs shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hobbs showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hobbs is trying to control. Klinjsma wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinjsma trying to control but Hobbs postures up.
Klinjsma is controlling Hobbs's trapped leg to prevent Hobbs from advancing to side control.
Hobbs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klinjsma wants to control but Hobbs is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Klinjsma actively working from the bottom here.
Hobbs throws a strike but Klinjsma avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs looking to sit in guard and control but Klinjsma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Klinjsma postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hobbs is on top in guard.

Klinjsma manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hobbs manages to get himself to full guard.

Hobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Hobbs, not yet.
Klinjsma cracks Hobbs with a solid left hand.
Klinjsma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinjsma tries to stand but Hobbs is controlling from the bottom.
Hobbs trying to keep a closed guard but Klinjsma is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hobbs has his foot on Klinjsma's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Klinjsma works his way back into a safe position though.
Klinjsma wants to control from the top but Hobbs keeps moving.

Klinjsma gets to his feet. Hobbs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klinjsma.
Hobbs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Klinjsma.
Klinjsma scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hobbs enables Klinjsma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hobbs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hobbs can't keep his opponent in guard - Klinjsma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Klinjsma stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaltje Klinjsma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Hobbs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

No luck for Hobbs with that takedown attempt.
Klinjsma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Klinjsma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hobbs will feel that in the morning.
Hobbs takes a swing at Klinjsma's ribcage but misses.
Klinjsma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hobbs throws a head kick but Klinjsma moves out of range.

Klinjsma shoots in and bounces Hobbs off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Klinjsma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klinjsma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klinjsma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Klinjsma stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hobbs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klinjsma misses with a takedown attempt - Hobbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klinjsma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hobbs can do to turn this around?
Klinjsma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hobbs.
Klinjsma scores with a jab to the body.
Klinjsma scores with a head kick. Hobbs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hobbs moves in looking to clinch but Klinjsma pushes him off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hobbs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinjsma slips a straight right by Hobbs.
Klinjsma darts in looking for a takedown but Hobbs gets double underhooks and turns Klinjsma into the ropes.
Klinjsma fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaltje Klinjsma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klinjsma or perhaps it was just good defense by Hobbs, which made it look bad.
Klinjsma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hobbs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Klinjsma paws at him with a jab and circles away.

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

Hobbs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinjsma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hobbs.
Klinjsma stops a takedown attempt from Hobbs.
Hobbs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Klinjsma avoids it.
Klinjsma lands a body shot.
Hobbs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hobbs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Klinjsma prevents it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Klinjsma throws an elbow but misses.
Klinjsma lands a damaging elbow.

That has opened up Luke Hobbs's cut even more.
Klinjsma works on Hobbs's body with a couple of short punches.
Klinjsma is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Klinjsma can't find room to land a body shot as Hobbs controls the action.

Klinjsma manages to break the clinch.

Klinjsma gets caught flat footed, as Hobbs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klinjsma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Klinjsma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hobbs doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hobbs manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Klinjsma has control of Hobbs's left arm, preventing Hobbs from doing any damage.
Klinjsma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaltje Klinjsma clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Hobbs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Klinjsma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hobbs swivels and escapes.
Klinjsma fails to land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klinjsma is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Klinjsma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Klinjsma.

Klinjsma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs struggling a bit here.

Klinjsma decides to stand back up. Klinjsma steps back and let's Hobbs get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs fails with the takedown.
Hobbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hobbs thows a leg kick but Klinjsma checks it

and Klinjsma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Klinjsma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Klinjsma is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hobbs is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aaltje Klinjsma!
Aaltje Klinjsma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FJCP Healthy Nutrition, into his post fight interview.