PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yura Dobko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Holmes
vs
Dobko

189 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sami Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yura Dobko!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holmes is fending him off so far but Dobko persists. Nope, Holmes circles away and we're back to standing.

Holmes scores a takedown into full mount!
Dobko is looking to get to half guard.

Holmes stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Dobko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holmes to the mat! Holmes manages to get full guard.

Dobko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Holmes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dobko has Holmes in his guard.
Dobko pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holmes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dobko pushes Holmes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Holmes clinches with his opponent.

Holmes has clasped his hands together around Dobko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobko tries to escape but Holmes is in control.
Holmes trying to control the action but Dobko is working from the bottom.

Holmes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dobko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobko is defending well.
Dobko is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Holmes wants to control but Dobko is keeping him busy.
Dobko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Holmes asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Holmes is trying to get an arm triangle but Dobko is defending well.

Holmes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holmes trying to control the position but Dobko is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Holmes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Holmes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dobko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holmes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holmes has escaped and now he's on top!
Holmes looking to pass the guard.

Dobko scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobko holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Holmes stops Dobko from getting back to his feet.

Dobko has one foot on Holmes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Dobko in a clinch.

Dobko is fighting off a takedown attempt but Holmes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dobko to the mat. Dobko regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dobko controlling Holmes's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holmes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dobko shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.

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

Dobko kicks off Holmes and gets to his feet.

Dobko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobko seems to be looking for submissions.

Dobko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes wants to improve his position but Dobko is controlling well.

Dobko is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dobko is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yura Dobko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Dobko in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Holmes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dobko regains guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobko controlling Holmes's posture.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobko is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes stops Dobko from standing up.
Dobko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holmes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Dobko is keeping the position.
Holmes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobko trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobko manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Dobko pushes Holmes off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Dobko with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Holmes's guard.
Dobko working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Holmes's head.
Dobko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Dobko 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.
Dobko working some strikes from top position.
Dobko wants to pass the guard but Holmes is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Holmes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dobko, into his guard.

Dobko pushes Holmes off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dobko dives in and scores a takedown into Holmes's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yura Dobko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dobko 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yura Dobko!