PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bomstaerk (ranked 2757 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 270 p4p, 282 weight class). Damian Dilbrandt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bomstaerk
vs
Dilbrandt

188 cm
40
154
31 - 25 - 0

180 cm
33
164
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite 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 31 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Bomstaerk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bomstaerk gets a double leg takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Bomstaerk preventing the sweep.

Bomstaerk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bomstaerk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomstaerk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dilbrandt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dilbrandt is pulling down on Bomstaerk's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomstaerk, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bomstaerk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dilbrandt looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We've been hearing that Bomstaerk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bomstaerk is in close to Dilbrandt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bomstaerk throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
Bomstaerk stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.

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.
Bomstaerk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bomstaerk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Bomstaerk shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bomstaerk scores with a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Dilbrandt being controlled here, momentarily.
Dilbrandt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomstaerk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomstaerk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bomstaerk's guard.

Bomstaerk has his foot on Dilbrandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dilbrandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dilbrandt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomstaerk is keeping the position for now.

Bomstaerk has his foot on Dilbrandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dilbrandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Bomstaerk is trying to keep Dilbrandt in close.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomstaerk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bomstaerk pushes Dilbrandt off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Bomstaerk with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomstaerk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bomstaerk backing away here, and Dilbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dilbrandt throws a sloppy head kick and Bomstaerk moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bomstaerk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Dilbrandt wants to get back to his feet but Bomstaerk is dominant here and he's now got Dilbrandt's back!
Bomstaerk lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The referee is taking a good look at Dilbrandt as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bomstaerk!

Bomstaerk tightening his grip on Dilbrandt, looking for the choke.
Bomstaerk scores with punches from the back.

Dilbrandt has hold of Bomstaerk's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bomstaerk lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dilbrandt is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Bomstaerk throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Bomstaerk!
Bobby Bomstaerk gave a mention to Altitude Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).