PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kolton Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Projektina Vitutus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blade
vs
Vitutus

182 cm
22
173 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
24
169 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

GMMA Supplements 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kolton Blade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Projektina Vitutus!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade moves out of range of the leg kick from Vitutus.
Vitutus scores with a leg kick.
Vitutus tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vitutus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vitutus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blade tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vitutus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blade somewhat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vitutus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vitutus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vitutus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blade's brow.
Vitutus lands a nice elbow.
Vitutus lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Kolton Blade has been cut.
Blade avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
Vitutus misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vitutus just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blade's brow.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside that Blade shrugs off.

Blade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vitutus uses from the top position.
Vitutus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vitutus stops Blade from standing up.
Blade manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vitutus working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitutus tries to hold on but Blade postures up.
Blade content just to control the position here.
Vitutus wants to get back to his feet.
Blade avoids the attempt from Vitutus to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade controlling the position easily from mount.
Blade raining down hammerfists from mount.
Blade controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws some wild stikes that Vitutus manages to avoid easily.
Vitutus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vitutus is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blade trying to control but Vitutus is having none of it.
Blade controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kolton Blade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kolton Blade's cut.
That's time! Blade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vitutus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blade shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitutus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vitutus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blade.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt - Vitutus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blade blocks a head kick by Vitutus.
Blade fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolton Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blade shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vitutus counters with a thumping low kick.

Vitutus darts in and clinches Blade up against the cage.
Vitutus slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside that Blade shrugs off.

Blade ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blade no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vitutus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blade pulls Vitutus in close to prevent any damage.
Vitutus won't allow Blade to get back to his feet.
Vitutus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vitutus tries to stand but Blade is controlling from the bottom.
Blade looking for a sweep. Not yet Blade, not yet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Blade moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade is trying to stall.
Blade is looking for a takedown.
Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vitutus throws an elbow that misses.
Blade fails to pull guard.
Blade blocks an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Blade blocks an elbow strike.
Vitutus lands an elbow just above Blade 's eye.
Vitutus misses with an elbow over the top.
Blade goes for a takedown attempt but Vitutus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vitutus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Blade with that takedown attempt.
Blade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vitutus.
Vitutus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Blade takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blade shoots in for a takedown but Vitutus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vitutus scoring well with a low kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vitutus.
Vitutus scores with a push kick.
Kolton Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Vitutus.
Vitutus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vitutus lands a high kick!
Vitutus throws a sloppy head kick and Blade moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vitutus. That's going to slow Blade down.

Vitutus has closed the distance and engaged Blade in a clinch.
Vitutus throws an elbow that misses.
Vitutus lands an elbow just above Blade 's eye.
Blade blocks the elbow strike.
Blade blocks an elbow strike from Vitutus.
Nice elbow from Vitutus.
Vitutus stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blade has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vitutus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Projektina Vitutus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kolton Blade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Blade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vitutus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blade tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vitutus swivels and escapes.

Vitutus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blade, pushing him back against the cage.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vitutus misses with an elbow strike.
Blade blocks the elbow strike.
Vitutus landing knees to the body.
Blade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vitutus after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolton Blade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitutus lands a damaging elbow.
Vitutus pushes off an throws an elbow but Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vitutus throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade blocks the elbow strike.
Blade blocks an elbow strike.
Vitutus lands an elbow just above Blade 's eye.
Blade has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vitutus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vitutus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Kolton Blade's cut is getting worse.
Vitutus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Vitutus.

Blade gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vitutus regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vitutus pulls Blade in close to his closed guard and prevents Blade from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vitutus is trying to keep Blade in close.
Vitutus wants to stand and escape but Blade is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitutus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vitutus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Projektina Vitutus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vitutus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blade. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vitutus counters with a body kick that stops Blade in his tracks momentarily.
Blade avoids the head kick by Vitutus.
Vitutus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vitutus throws a head kick that Blade semi-blocks.
Vitutus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Blade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

Vitutus lands a big head kick that sends Blade tumbling to the mat! Vitutus takes a step backwards and waves Blade back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Blade is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade misses with a takedown

and Vitutus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oh Blade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vitutus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blade's defenses.
Blade is trying to pull guard but Vitutus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blade takes an elbow to the temple.
Vitutus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vitutus pushes off an throws an elbow but Blade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vitutus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blade avoids the elbow strike from Vitutus, against the cage.
Vitutus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Blade is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vitutus crunches a lovely knee into Blade's ribcage.
Vitutus controlling the action here for a moment.
Vitutus throws an elbow that misses.
Blade blocks an elbow strike.
Blade seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice elbow from Vitutus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus.
Vitutus lands an elbow that stopped Blade in his tracks for a moment.
Vitutus lands a damaging elbow.

Kolton Blade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vitutus throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vitutus.
Vitutus lands an elbow inside.
Clinched against the cage, Vitutus lands a big elbow that drops Blade! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Blade is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Projektina Vitutus!