PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitalij Kamozin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diederick Christiaan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamozin comes to the cage accompanied by Kamasutra song. Diederick Christiaan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kamozin
vs
Christiaan

183 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Blunt Force Trauma Clothing

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitalij Kamozin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diederick Christiaan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiaan.

Christiaan drives through and clinches with Kamozin against the cage.
Kamozin is working for takedown but Christiaan is calmly controlling the position for now.

Christiaan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kamozin uses from the top position.
Kamozin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiaan wants to sweep here but Kamozin controlling him for the moment.
Christiaan wants to stand but Kamozin is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christiaan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamozin is one step ahead there.
Kamozin 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.
Christiaan wants to get back to his feet but Kamozin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamozin content to stall in guard here.
Kamozin is looking to work some ground and pound but Christiaan has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Christiaan drives through and clinches with Kamozin against the cage.
Kamozin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christiaan just stands there and leans against the cage.

Christiaan drags the fight down to the ground.
Kamozin wants to control from the top but Christiaan keeps moving.
Christiaan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamozin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan keeping moving, preventing Kamozin from controlling successfully.
Kamozin won't allow Christiaan to sweep him here.
Christiaan trying to control the position here.
Kamozin 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.

Kamozin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Christiaan dives on top into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamozin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christiaan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christiaan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan works over Kamozin with some ground and pound from guard.
Christiaan throws a big right hand that misses.
Christiaan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Kamozin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamozin is breathing heavily.

Kamozin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christiaan defends well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christiaan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamozin shoots in and drives through. Christiaan sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitalij Kamozin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamozin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Christiaan.
Diederick Christiaan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiaan shoots in but Kamozin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kamozin tries to clinch up

and Christiaan counters by moving into the clinch.
Christiaan lands an uppercut.
Christiaan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamozin blocks the elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Christiaan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kamozin.
Christiaan has Kamozin pressed against the cage, preventing Kamozin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Christiaan manages to pull guard.
Christiaan wants to get back to his feet but Kamozin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Christiaan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diederick Christiaan dominated that round.
That's time! Kamozin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Christiaan clinches with his opponent.

Christiaan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamozin leaves Christiaan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Christiaan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kamozin but Kamozin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christiaan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamozin closes the distance but Christiaan moves to the side

and Christiaan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kamozin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Christiaan lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiaan throws a big right hand that misses.
Kamozin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamozin controls Christiaan momentarily but Christiaan frees himself.
Kamozin keeping full guard, as Christiaan tries to pass.
Christiaan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kamozin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamozin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christiaan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamozin defends it nicely.
Vitalij Kamozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diederick Christiaan.
Kamozin shoots in looking for a takedown. Christiaan tries to sprawl out of it but Kamozin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christiaan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christiaan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamozin pinned against the cage. Kamozin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kamozin darts in trying to clinch

and Christiaan counters with a single leg into guard. Kamozin didn't expect that.
Kamozin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christiaan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Christiaan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christiaan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Kamozin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christiaan working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamozin trying to control the position.
Christiaan wants to pass the guard but Kamozin is keeping the position.

Kamozin is looking for a triangle but Christiaan pushes his legs off easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christiaan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamozin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Christiaan somewhat.
Horrible takedown by Christiaan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamozin which made him look bad.
Kamozin tries to clinch up.

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.

Christiaan has managed to clinch.
Kamozin working hard to break the clinch.
Christiaan stops a takedown attempt from Kamozin.

Christiaan jumps guard.
Kamozin wants to control from the top but Christiaan keeps moving.
Christiaan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christiaan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christiaan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kamozin wants to control from the top but Christiaan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diederick Christiaan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Christiaan wants to clinch up but Kamozin keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Kamozin. No joy for Christiaan on that attempt.
Kamozin tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Christiaan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Christiaan wants to control from the top but Kamozin keeps moving.

Kamozin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christiaan is in close to Kamozin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christiaan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christiaan lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamozin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kamozin trying to keep a closed guard but Christiaan is proving a slippery customer.
Christiaan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Christiaan with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Christiaan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kamozin which made him look bad.
Vitalij Kamozin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diederick Christiaan.
Kamozin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diederick Christiaan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Christiaan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Christiaan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kamozin's half guard.
Kamozin wants to control but Christiaan is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiaan scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kamozin actively working from the bottom here.
Kamozin won't allow Christiaan to pass to mount.
Kamozin keeping hold of Christiaan's head, controlling as best he can.
Christiaan lands with a punch from half guard.
Christiaan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kamozin controlling the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christiaan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Christiaan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christiaan tries to clinch up but Kamozin circles away and keeps his distance.

Christiaan clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamozin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christiaan is keeping busy.

Christiaan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kamozin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christiaan.

Kamozin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christiaan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kamozin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Christiaan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kamozin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Christiaan is working away from the top position though.

Kamozin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamozin is looking for a sweep. Christiaan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christiaan scoring with strikes to the body and head.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Christiaan has closed the distance and engaged Kamozin in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christiaan pulls guard successfully.
Kamozin landing some decent shots from guard.
Diederick Christiaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiaan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kamozin controls the pace.

Kamozin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christiaan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamozin, into his guard.
Christiaan wants to control from the top but Kamozin keeps moving.
Vitalij Kamozin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kamozin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Christiaan is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diederick Christiaan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Christiaan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diederick Christiaan!