PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bram Nijhoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Witold Kotlecinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nijhoff
vs
Kotlecinski

178 cm
19
165 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bram Nijhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Witold Kotlecinski!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kotlecinski misses.
Kotlecinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Kotlecinski does no damage.
Kotlecinski misses with a wild combination.
Kotlecinski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nijhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kotlecinski won't be happy with that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nijhoff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nijhoff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Nijhoff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nijhoff working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nijhoff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nijhoff cracks Kotlecinski with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotlecinski is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nijhoff connects with a decent elbow.
Nijhoff working the ground and pound but Kotlecinski is defending the strikes.
Nijhoff is trying to ground and pound but Kotlecinski uses the momentary lack of control by Nijhoff to regain half guard.
Kotlecinski is trying to stand up here but Nijhoff is controlling him well.
Nijhoff throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nijhoff lands with a punch from half guard.
Nijhoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotlecinski's head.
Kotlecinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nijhoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotlecinski to regain full guard.
Kotlecinski is looking to stand up but Nijhoff isn't so interested in that idea.
Nijhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nijhoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nijhoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nijhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kotlecinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kotlecinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nijhoff throwing strikes from guard but Kotlecinski blocks nicely.
Nijhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kotlecinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotlecinski is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nijhoff pushing down on Kotlecinski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nijhoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nijhoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotlecinski to regain full guard.
Nijhoff is looking to work some ground and pound but Kotlecinski has wrist control.
Nijhoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nijhoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotlecinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kotlecinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nijhoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kotlecinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nijhoff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nijhoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kotlecinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kotlecinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nijhoff is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotlecinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nijhoff throws an elbow that misses. Kotlecinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nijhoff's guard. Nice move by Kotlecinski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bram Nijhoff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nijhoff shoots in but Kotlecinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nijhoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kotlecinski swivels and escapes.
Kotlecinski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nijhoff pinned against the cage. Nijhoff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Kotlecinski as Nijhoff shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bram Nijhoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotlecinski misses with a right hand

and Nijhoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Nijhoff throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nijhoff working the head and body with strikes.
Nijhoff working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff lands some shots froms side control.
Nijhoff prevents Kotlecinski from escaping the position.
Nijhoff works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nijhoff grinds an elbow into Kotlecinski's temple.
Nijhoff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kotlecinski defending against the ground and pound.
Nijhoff cracks Kotlecinski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nijhoff cracks Kotlecinski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
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!
Sloppy strikes there by Nijhoff.
Kotlecinski is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kotlecinski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nijhoff is working Kotlecinski over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Nijhoff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nijhoff tries to score with some ground and pound. Kotlecinski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Nijhoff cracks Kotlecinski with a big elbow.
Kotlecinski is pushing Nijhoff's head away, looking to escape. Nijhoff manages to hold on to the position though.
Kotlecinski is breathing heavily.
Nijhoff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nijhoff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nijhoff is trying to ground and pound but Kotlecinski uses the momentary lack of control by Nijhoff to regain half guard.
Kotlecinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bram Nijhoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nijhoff wants to pass the guard but Kotlecinski is defending well.
Nijhoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kotlecinski can do to turn this around?
Nijhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nijhoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nijhoff working the head and body with strikes.
Kotlecinski wants to get back to his feet.
Nijhoff working the head and body with strikes.
Nijhoff working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nijhoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nijhoff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nijhoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kotlecinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nijhoff.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nijhoff not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nijhoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotlecinski to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nijhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kotlecinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nijhoff throws an elbow that misses. Kotlecinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nijhoff's guard. Nice move by Kotlecinski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bram Nijhoff 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!

Nijhoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Kotlecinski sizes up Nijhoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kotlecinski throws a lazy uppercut

and Nijhoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nijhoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotlecinski's head.
Nijhoff lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nijhoff thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kotlecinski's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nijhoff throwing shots but Kotlecinski is blocking nicely.
Nijhoff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nijhoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kotlecinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nijhoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nijhoff working Kotlecinski over with strikes.
Nijhoff thows a huge punch but Kotlecinski dodges it nicely.
Nijhoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kotlecinski wants to get back to his feet.
Kotlecinski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nijhoff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kotlecinski defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kotlecinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotlecinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotlecinski to regain full guard.
Nijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotlecinski is keeping the position for now.
Nijhoff cracks Kotlecinski with a solid left hand.
Nijhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nijhoff throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nijhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nijhoff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nijhoff throwing strikes but missing.
Witold Kotlecinski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotlecinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nijhoff is working Kotlecinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nijhoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nijhoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kotlecinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nijhoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nijhoff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nijhoff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nijhoff landing some decent shots from guard.
Nijhoff throwing strikes from guard but Kotlecinski blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nijhoff accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nijhoff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nijhoff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kotlecinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nijhoff.
Nijhoff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bram Nijhoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nijhoff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bram Nijhoff!