PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mich Van Hyllen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conrad Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Van Hyllen
vs
Cobra

188 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mich Van Hyllen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Conrad Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cobra clinches up with Van Hyllen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobra lands an elbow that stopped Van Hyllen in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cobra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Cobra has hold of one of Van Hyllen's legs. Van Hyllen is fighting the takedown attempt but Cobra gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cobra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Hyllen is keeping the position for now.

Cobra decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Cobra moves into the clinch.
Cobra has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Hyllen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Hyllen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Cobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cobra has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Hyllen wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Van Hyllen holds him up against the cage and eventually Cobra drops back down to his feet.
Van Hyllen can't break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Van Hyllen.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Van Hyllen won't allow it.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cobra.
Cobra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cobra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Hyllen to keep the fight standing.
Van Hyllen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobra backwards.
Van Hyllen is looking to control Cobra's arms but Cobra gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Hyllen has his back to the cage.
Van Hyllen working hard to break the clinch.
Cobra jumps guard but Van Hyllen stands there with Cobra around his waist. Cobra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cobra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Hyllen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Hyllen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobra blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Hyllen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobra won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobra drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cobra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Hyllen tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hyllen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobra tries to pull guard but Van Hyllen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Cobra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Hyllen uses from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cobra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Hyllen wants to stand and escape but instead Cobra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobra is looking to work some ground and pound but Van Hyllen has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen is looking to stand up but Cobra isn't so interested in that idea.
Cobra 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.
Van Hyllen wants to stand but Cobra is controlling the position.
Cobra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mich Van Hyllen.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Hyllen scores with a four punch combination!
Van Hyllen connects with a high kick.
Van Hyllen throws a series of punches but Cobra avoids them all with ease.

Cobra takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Hyllen is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cobra breaks from the clinch.

Cobra darts in and clinches Van Hyllen up against the cage.
Van Hyllen tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.

Cobra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Van Hyllen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Hyllen.

Van Hyllen rushes Cobra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Hyllen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cobra.
Van Hyllen wants to break free but Cobra has control.

Cobra pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Hyllen wanted to stand there but Cobra had control of the position.
Cobra controlling Van Hyllen's posture.
Cobra has a closed guard, preventing Van Hyllen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobra working for a triangle but Van Hyllen defends it easily.
Van Hyllen wanted to stand there but Cobra had control of the position.
Cobra trying to keep a closed guard but Van Hyllen is proving a slippery customer.
Cobra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Van Hyllen is controlling him.
Van Hyllen preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen is looking to stand up but Cobra won't let him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Van Hyllen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobra as Van Hyllen tries to tie him up.
Van Hyllen letting Cobra take a breather here.
Cobra is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Hyllen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cobra.
Van Hyllen wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobra won't allow it.
Van Hyllen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Hyllen is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Hyllen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra tries for a takedown but Van Hyllen manages to get underhooks.
Van Hyllen gets underhooks to prevent Cobra's takedown attempt.
Cobra is breathing heavily.
Van Hyllen has had enough of the clinch but Cobra keeps him there for the moment.

Cobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hyllen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Cobra forces Van Hyllen back against the cage and clinches.
Cobra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Hyllen's efforts to push away.

Cobra breaks the clinch.
Van Hyllen works over Cobra's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Hyllen throws a combination. Cobra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Hyllen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mich Van Hyllen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cobra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Van Hyllen instigates a clinch.
Conrad Cobra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Hyllen is trying to push Cobra away but Cobra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Hyllen just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cobra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Hyllen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Hyllen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Hyllen throws a head kick that half lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Hyllen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Cobra gets tackled into the cage by Van Hyllen. Van Hyllen maintains the clinch.
Cobra effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cobra gets control of Van Hyllen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cobra will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Cobra has his foot on Van Hyllen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Hyllen works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mich Van Hyllen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Van Hyllen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cobra's head.
Van Hyllen jabs Cobra to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Hyllen leaves Cobra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body kick from Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen throws a series of strikes that have Cobra backpedaling.

Van Hyllen drives through and clinches with Cobra against the cage.
Cobra holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Hyllen tries to circle away but Cobra has him pinned against the cage.

Cobra ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cobra no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cobra wants to sweep here but Van Hyllen controlling him for the moment.
Van Hyllen wants to stand but Cobra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Van Hyllen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hyllen is fighting to break Cobra's control of his arms but Cobra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Hyllen.
Van Hyllen lands a head kick. Cobra smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Hyllen fakes the leg kick and cracks Cobra in the body.
Cobra shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Hyllen sprawls well. He's pushed Cobra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cobra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cobra moves into the clinch successfully.

Cobra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cobra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Hyllen, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Hyllen is trying to force a seperation but Cobra has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hyllen's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Cobra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Hyllen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cobra's head.

Van Hyllen forces Cobra back against the cage and clinches.
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!

Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Hyllen misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Hyllen connects with a high kick.
Van Hyllen looks to land a combination but Cobra avoids it well.

Cobra moves into range and clinches up with Van Hyllen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen avoiding damage as Cobra throws knees to the body.

Cobra decides to pull guard.

Cobra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Hyllen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cobra pushes Van Hyllen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Van Hyllen clinches with his opponent.
Van Hyllen is trying to force a seperation but Cobra has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Van Hyllen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobra slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hyllen working hard to break the clinch.

Cobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobra shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Hyllen tries to sprawl out of it but Cobra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Hyllen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mich Van Hyllen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conrad Cobra.
Van Hyllen works over Cobra's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobra fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Hyllen scores with a head kick. Cobra tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Hyllen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Hyllen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Hyllen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Hyllen scores with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mich Van Hyllen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hyllen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Mich Van Hyllen!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Mich Van Hyllen!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Mich Van Hyllen!

Mich Van Hyllen wins by unanimous decision!