PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robinho Kumerlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Materla has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robinho Kumerlee's chin.

Kumerlee
vs
Materla

178 cm
20
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robinho Kumerlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumerlee fails with an attempt to clinch.

Materla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Materla lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Materla trying to control but Kumerlee is working from the bottom.

Kumerlee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Materla passes into side control.
Kumerlee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Materla has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Materla decides to stand back up.

Materla is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kumerlee's half guard.

Materla is working for a kimura but Kumerlee is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Materla wants to work for an arm triangle but Kumerlee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kumerlee wants to improve his position but Materla is controlling well.
Kumerlee wants to get back to his feet.
Kumerlee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kumerlee tries to get out of the position.
Materla missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materla is taking a breather. Kumerlee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Materla trying to control from half guard but Kumerlee is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Materla in particular looking to stall.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Michal Materla hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kumerlee misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Materla.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumerlee circles away.
We've been told by Kumerlee's head coaches at WarZone Training Facility 1 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kumerlee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumerlee stuffs the takedown.
Robinho Kumerlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materla swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumerlee.
Materla walks into a straight right hand from Kumerlee.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt

and Materla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Materla.
Materla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kumerlee after a bit of a struggle.
Robinho Kumerlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla tries to stall but Kumerlee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kumerlee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kumerlee working aggressively here.
Kumerlee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumerlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlas head.
Kumerlee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Materla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kumerlee fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kumerlee has Materla up against the cage in a clinch.
Materla struggles to land a body shot inside as Kumerlee controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kumerlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kumerlee takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Kumerlee.
Materla is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kumerlee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Materla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kumerlee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kumerlee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Materla or not.
Kumerlee lands an uppercut.
Materla tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumerlee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kumerlee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Materla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kumerlee uses from the top position.
Materla has a closed guard, preventing Kumerlee from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materla will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kumerlee tries to clinch but Materla is having none of it.
Materla shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumerlee sprawls well. He's pushed Materla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Michal Materla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kumerlee wants to clinch
and Materla counters with a series of strikes. Kumerlee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kumerlee tries to clinch but Materla moves out of range.
Materla tries for a takedown but Kumerlee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kumerlee fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kumerlee darts in and clinches Materla up against the cage.
Kumerlee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Materla backwards.
Kumerlee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinho Kumerlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumerlee walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kumerlee tries to clinch but Materla moves out of range.

Kumerlee forces Materla back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kumerlee scores with a shot to the side of Materla's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla looking for a takedown.
Kumerlee lands a left hand.
Materla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kumerlee smiles and moves away.
Kumerlee tries to bum rush Materla with a series of wild strikes but Materla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kumerlee closes the distance and clinches.
Kumerlee avoiding damage as Materla throws knees to the body.
Kumerlee throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Materla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kumerlee is defending well.
Materla looking to stall.

Materla pulls guard successfully.
Kumerlee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Materla on the ground.
Materla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kumerlee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Materla's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee postures up.
Kumerlee wanted to stand there but Materla had control of the position.
Kumerlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kumerlee moves in looking to clinch but Materla pushes him off.
Kumerlee dodges the punch combination from Materla.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kumerlee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt

and Materla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee throws a head punch that misses.
Materla tries to circle away but Kumerlee has him pinned against the cage.
Materla is pushing Kumerlee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Materla taking a breather.
Kumerlee misses with the head strike.
Kumerlee is pressed up against the cage. Materla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumerlee down to the mat. Kumerlee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kumerlee is looking to clinch but Materla is avoiding it.

Kumerlee gets a clinch.
Kumerlee lands a nice uppercut.
Kumerlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlas head.
Materla fails to pull guard.
Kumerlee lands with a right to the head.

Kumerlee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumerlee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materla swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumerlee is looking to clinch but Materla is avoiding it.
Kumerlee doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Kumerlee doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.

Kumerlee rushes Materla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kumerlee digs a right hand underneath Materla's ribcage. Materla let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Materla is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Materla pulls Kumerlee into guard.
Kumerlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla trying to keep a closed guard but Kumerlee is proving a slippery customer.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumerlee wants to stand but Materla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Materla is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robinho Kumerlee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kumerlee closes the distance and pushes Materla back into the cage.
Kumerlee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Materla blocks an uppercut.
Materla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kumerlee stops a takedown attempt from Materla.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumerlee walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robinho Kumerlee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.

Kumerlee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kumerlee lands with a light punch inside.
Kumerlee pushes Materla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumerlee prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Kumerlee.

Materla is trying to trip Kumerlee. He has hold of a leg but Kumerlee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Materla persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materla trying to control but Kumerlee is working from the bottom.
Materla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumerlee keeping full guard, as Materla tries to pass.
Kumerlee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Materla is controlling him.
Materla pushes down on Kumerlee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Materla controlling the action here.
Michal Materla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Materla missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla trying to control the action but Kumerlee is working from the bottom.
Kumerlee is looking to escape.

Materla is looking for a kimura here.
Kumerlee pushes Materla off looking to stand but Materla dives back in and keeps control.
Kumerlee is refusing to be controlled, as Materla sits in half guard.

Materla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Materla trying to control from half guard but Kumerlee is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kumerlee actively working from the bottom here.

Materla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Materla stands up from half guard.
Materla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kumerlee is looking to clinch.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but Kumerlee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kumerlee has managed to clinch.
A short left from Kumerlee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla tries to pull guard but Kumerlee holds him up against the cage and eventually Materla drops back down to his feet.
Materla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kumerlee is defending well for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Kumerlee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumerlee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Materlas head.
A short right from Kumerlee on the inside.
Kumerlee lands a body punch.
A short left from Kumerlee.
Kumerlee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Materla.

Kumerlee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kumerlee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kumerlee pushes Materla back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumerlee has Materla pushed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kumerlee scores with a shoulder strike.
Materla takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Kumerlee on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinho Kumerlee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kumerlee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinho Kumerlee!
Robinho Kumerlee thanked the fans post fight for their support.