PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karel Dojebal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilkinson
vs
Dojebal

192 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colton Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karel Dojebal!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Dojebal moves out of range.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dojebal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dojebal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dojebal showed some decent athleticism there.
Dojebal not doing much here.
Dojebal prevents Wilkinson from standing back up.
Wilkinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dojebal scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dojebal wants to pass the guard but Wilkinson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dojebal prevents Wilkinson from standing back up.
Wilkinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wilkinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dojebal scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojebal trying to control the pace.

Dojebal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilkinson is just riding it out for now. Dojebal eventually gives up the hold.
Wilkinson tries to kick Dojebal off but Dojebal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Dojebal is going to stand back up.

Wilkinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dojebal pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dojebal is thwarting Wilkinson's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dojebal lands with a punch from half guard.
Dojebal tries to pass to full mount but Wilkinson defends it.

Dojebal seems to be looking for submissions.
Dojebal working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dojebal connects with a nice short shot to Wilkinson's temple.
Dojebal wants to stand up but Wilkinson is controlling the position.
Dojebal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilkinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wilkinson pushes Dojebal off looking to stand but Dojebal dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojebal tries to pass to full mount but Wilkinson defends it.
Wilkinson is looking to escape.

Wilkinson pushes Dojebal off and gets back to his feet.

Dojebal closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilkinson is trying to maintain the position but Dojebal is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkinson is trying to stand.
Wilkinson trying to control but Dojebal postures up.
Dojebal trying to control from half guard but Wilkinson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Dojebal is going to stand back up.
Wilkinson taking some punishment here, with Dojebal in his half guard.
Wilkinson taking some punishment here, with Dojebal in his half guard.
Dojebal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilkinson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dojebal wants to pass to mount but Wilkinson is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilkinson is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karel Dojebal dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dojebal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Wilkinson instigates a clinch.
Wilkinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dojebal.

Dojebal jumps into guard, dragging Wilkinson to the mat.
Wilkinson postures up in Dojebal's guard and throws a big left but Dojebal blocks it.
Wilkinson is working Dojebal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Dojebal 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.
Wilkinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojebal wants to sweep but no luck.
Dojebal is controlling Wilkinson's posture.
Dojebal tries to strike from the bottom.
Wilkinson postures up in Dojebal's guard and throws a big left but Dojebal blocks it.
Wilkinson wants to stand but Dojebal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Dojebal working for submissions but it's allowed Wilkinson to get to half guard.
Wilkinson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dojebal controls his leg.
Wilkinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.
Wilkinson trying to control the action but Dojebal is working from the bottom.
Dojebal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkinson.

Wilkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dojebal is just riding it out for now. Wilkinson eventually gives up the hold.
Wilkinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dojebal's head.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up but Dojebal circles away and keeps his distance.
Dojebal rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilkinson counters with a three punch combo that has Dojebal backing up. Dojebal nods at Wilkinson to acknowledge the strikes.

Dojebal closes the distance and pushes Wilkinson back into the cage.
Dojebal tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dojebal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dojebal shoots in but Wilkinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Colton Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Dojebal.
Dojebal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dojebal darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkinson gets double underhooks and turns Dojebal into the cage.
Dojebal is breathing heavily.
Dojebal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dojebal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilkinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Dojebal circles away.
Dojebal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilkinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wilkinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson pulls Dojebal into guard.
Wilkinson working a defensive guard here.
Wilkinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karel Dojebal has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wilkinson is looking for a triangle but Dojebal pushes his legs off easily.

Wilkinson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dojebal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wilkinson.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkinson wants to control but Dojebal postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colton Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dojebal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dojebal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilkinson but Wilkinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dojebal wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dojebal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
Dojebal keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilkinson drives through and clinches with Dojebal against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dojebal gets an underhook and turns Wilkinson into the cage.

Wilkinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wilkinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dojebal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilkinson 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.

Wilkinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilkinson has momentary wrist control but Dojebal slips an elbow through the middle.

Dojebal drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilkinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilkinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilkinson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dojebal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilkinson working the strikes but Dojebal uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dojebal wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
Dojebal trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.

Wilkinson decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Dojebal.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dojebal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Dojebal tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dojebal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkinson is pressed up against the cage. Dojebal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkinson down to the mat. Wilkinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Colton Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karel Dojebal.
Dojebal tries to clinch but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Wilkinson wants to clinch up but Dojebal keeps it at a distance.
Wilkinson tries to clinch up.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dojebal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilkinson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Dojebal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wilkinson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Dojebal manages to mount him!
Dojebal working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wilkinson tries to buck Dojebal off but he can't manage it.
Wilkinson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dojebal landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dojebal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilkinson is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dojebal looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karel Dojebal.
I think Dojebal 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel Dojebal!