PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Vorobiov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheikh Shafiqul Jony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vorobiov
vs
Shafiqul Jony

202 cm
21
249 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
232 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrei Vorobiov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sheikh Shafiqul Jony!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vorobiov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shafiqul Jony misses with a body shot.
Andrei Vorobiov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shafiqul Jony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vorobiov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shafiqul Jony stuffs the takedown attempt from Vorobiov. Vorobiov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vorobiov shoots for a double leg takedown but Shafiqul Jony sprawls well. He's pushed Vorobiov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vorobiov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vorobiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shafiqul Jony connects with a body shot that sends Vorobiov's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Shafiqul Jony.
Shafiqul Jony misses the shot to the body.

Vorobiov moves into the clinch.
Vorobiov prevents a body shot from Shafiqul Jony.
Shafiqul Jony tries to break free but Vorobiov pushes him back against the cage.
Vorobiov prevents Shafiqul Jony from breaking the clinch.
Vorobiov prevents Shafiqul Jony from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony misses with a punch to the body.
Vorobiov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shafiqul Jony misses with a punch on the inside.
Shafiqul Jony is looking to break free of the clinch but Vorobiov has double underhooks.
Shafiqul Jony is trying to break the clinch but Vorobiov has him pressed against the cage.
Shafiqul Jony gets underhooks to prevent Vorobiov's takedown attempt.
Vorobiov prevents Shafiqul Jony from breaking the clinch.

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

Vorobiov feints and as Shafiqul Jony raises his hands in defense, Vorobiov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vorobiov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vorobiov throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov connects with a couple of short punches.
Vorobiov throws a big right hand that misses.
Vorobiov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Vorobiov gets to his feet. Shafiqul Jony looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shafiqul Jony thuds a left hand into Vorobiov's body.
Vorobiov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vorobiov fails with the takedown.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vorobiov doesn't seem bothered though.
Vorobiov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shafiqul Jony sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vorobiov somewhat.
Vorobiov is breathing heavily.
Vorobiov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov shoots for a takedown but Shafiqul Jony saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shafiqul Jony throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vorobiov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Vorobiov.
Shafiqul Jony throws a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Shafiqul Jony.
Shafiqul Jony scores with the left hand. Vorobiov knows he should have avoided that one.
Shafiqul Jony lands a nice hook to Vorobiov's body. Vorobiov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Shafiqul Jony.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shafiqul Jony lands a jab to Vorobiov's midsection.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a body shot.
Vorobiov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony jabs at Vorobiov's body.
Shafiqul Jony lands with a good body shot.
Vorobiov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vorobiov doesn't seem bothered though.
Shafiqul Jony lands a slapping body shot.
Vorobiov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shafiqul Jony lands a jab to Vorobiov's midsection.
Shafiqul Jony lands a nice shot to the body.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shafiqul Jony throws a leg kick which misses Vorobiov's front leg but catches the back leg as Vorobiov tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shafiqul Jony lands a nice looking body shot.
Shafiqul Jony lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shafiqul Jony ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shafiqul Jony throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vorobiov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Shafiqul Jony dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shafiqul Jony lands a jab to Vorobiov's midsection.
Shafiqul Jony leaves Vorobiov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shafiqul Jony is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vorobiov rather than just go for the knockout.
Shafiqul Jony throws a shot to the body.
Vorobiov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shafiqul Jony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrei Vorobiov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shafiqul Jony throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vorobiov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shafiqul Jony but Shafiqul Jony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vorobiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shafiqul Jony lands a right hook to the body.
Vorobiov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A shot to the liver by Shafiqul Jony. Beautiful body shot.
Shafiqul Jony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shafiqul Jony stuns Vorobiov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shafiqul Jony lands with a shot to the body.
Shafiqul Jony connects with a body shot that sends Vorobiov's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony feints a jab promting Vorobiov to slip. Shafiqul Jony then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vorobiov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shafiqul Jony digs a good body shot into Vorobiov's ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vorobiov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shafiqul Jony - the referee stops the clock and Vorobiov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shafiqul Jony. Vorobiov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a body shot.
Shafiqul Jony is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shafiqul Jony cracks Vorobiov with a good jab.
Shafiqul Jony throws a shot to the body.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shafiqul Jony throws a head kick that half lands.

Vorobiov is rocked!
Shafiqul Jony scores with a jab to the body.
Vorobiov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shafiqul Jony stuns Vorobiov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Shafiqul Jony. Beautiful body shot.
Shafiqul Jony fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shafiqul Jony lands with an overhand left.
Vorobiov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shafiqul Jony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vorobiov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shafiqul Jony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheikh Shafiqul Jony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shafiqul Jony fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vorobiov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shafiqul Jony stuns Vorobiov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shafiqul Jony digs a good body shot into Vorobiov's ribs.
Vorobiov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shafiqul Jony throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vorobiov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vorobiov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shafiqul Jony lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vorobiov will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shafiqul Jony. Shafiqul Jony obviously looking to wear him down.
Shafiqul Jony looks to land a combination. Vorobiov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Shafiqul Jony digs a good body shot into Vorobiov's ribs.
Vorobiov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shafiqul Jony.
Shafiqul Jony fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shafiqul Jony delivers a nice body kick.
Shafiqul Jony lands with a nice body punch.
Shafiqul Jony lands with a shot to the body.
Shafiqul Jony tries to clinch but Vorobiov is having none of it.
Shafiqul Jony ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shafiqul Jony connects with a body shot that sends Vorobiov's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shafiqul Jony fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shafiqul Jony throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shafiqul Jony lands a jab-cross combination.
Vorobiov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shafiqul Jony cracks a nice hook into Vorobiov's ribs.
Shafiqul Jony throws a shot to the body.
Shafiqul Jony lands a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shafiqul Jony!
Shafiqul Jony digs a good body shot into Vorobiov's ribs.
Shafiqul Jony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shafiqul Jony works Vorobiov's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shafiqul Jony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shafiqul Jony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shafiqul Jony lands a jab to the nose.
Shafiqul Jony ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sheikh Shafiqul Jony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Vorobiov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vorobiov shoots in for a double leg but Shafiqul Jony sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vorobiov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shafiqul Jony lands a nice shot to the body.
Vorobiov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shafiqul Jony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shafiqul Jony lands a nice hook to Vorobiov's body. Vorobiov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vorobiov shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Vorobiov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shafiqul Jony lands a nice shot to the body.
Shafiqul Jony jabs Vorobiov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shafiqul Jony jabs at Vorobiov's body.
Shafiqul Jony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shafiqul Jony.
Shafiqul Jony connects with a body shot that sends Vorobiov's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a hook to the body. Vorobiov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shafiqul Jony digs a good body shot into Vorobiov's ribs.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a shot to the body.
Vorobiov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shafiqul Jony with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shafiqul Jony!
Vorobiov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shafiqul Jony digs a good body shot into Vorobiov's ribs.
Shafiqul Jony wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shafiqul Jony dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vorobiov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Shafiqul Jony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shafiqul Jony throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vorobiov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vorobiov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shafiqul Jony scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Shafiqul Jony. That snapped Vorobiov's head back.

Vorobiov gets a takedown into half guard.
Shafiqul Jony trying to hold on to Vorobiov's head to control him but Vorobiov postures up.
Vorobiov working the head and body with strikes.
Vorobiov is thwarting Shafiqul Jony's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vorobiov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shafiqul Jony defends it well.
Vorobiov 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.
Shafiqul Jony trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vorobiov drops an elbow to the side of Shafiqul Jony's head.
Shafiqul Jony wants to get back to full guard.
Vorobiov throwing shots but Shafiqul Jony is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vorobiov connects with a nice short shot to Shafiqul Jony's temple.
Vorobiov working the head and body with strikes.
Shafiqul Jony is trying to stand.
Shafiqul Jony has hold of Vorobiov's hands but Vorobiov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Shafiqul Jony really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vorobiov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vorobiov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vorobiov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Vorobiov trying to control the pace.
Sheikh Shafiqul Jony is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ground and pound from Vorobiov.
Andrei Vorobiov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shafiqul Jony tries to kick Vorobiov off but Vorobiov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheikh Shafiqul Jony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shafiqul Jony winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheikh Shafiqul Jony!
Sheikh Shafiqul Jony tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.