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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Rebrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drago Yahams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rebrov comes to the cage accompanied by russian jibber jabber. Drago Yahams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
208 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Rebrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drago Yahams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yahams cracks Rebrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Vladimir Rebrov has been cut.
Yahams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rebrov.
Yahams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yahams avoids the body shot from Rebrov.
Rebrov misses with a hook. Yahams ducked under it nicely.
Yahams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rebrov.
Yahams moves out of range of the strikes.
Yahams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Yahams.
Rebrov tries to throw a body punch but Yahams avoids it by throwing Rebrov back against the cage.
Yahams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yahams breaks from the clinch.
Yahams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rebrov.
Rebrov lands with a hook. Yahams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yahams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yahams clinches with his opponent.
Rebrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rebrov misses with some punches.
Yahams jumps guard and drags Rebrov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yahams wants to sweep here but Rebrov controlling him for the moment.
Yahams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Yahams content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yahams manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rebrov to take his back!
Rebrov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yahams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Rebrov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Rebrov rolls, trying to escape but Yahams keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yahams biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rebrov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Yahams keeps control of the position easily here as Rebrov tries to buck him off.
Rebrov is trying to stand back up.
Rebrov wants to escape the position.
Rebrov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yahams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Yahams has the hooks in. Rebrov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yahams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rebrov doesn't escape.
Yahams doesn't have the hooks in and Rebrov manages to turn into his guard.
Rebrov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yahams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yahams is looking to advance position but Rebrov won't allow it.
Yahams prevents Rebrov from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yahams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rebrov to stand up.
Rebrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Yahams misses with a few strikes there.
Rebrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yahams looks gassed!
Rebrov wants to clinch
and Yahams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rebrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Yahams uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rebrov.
Yahams looking to stall.
Rebrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rebrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rebrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Yahams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rebrov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rebrov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yahams.
Yahams has a couple of punches blocked by Rebrov.
A left hand lands to the body for Rebrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rebrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Yahams.
A hook to the body from Rebrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drago Yahams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Rebrov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yahams tries to move into range but Rebrov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Drago Yahams has been cut.
Rebrov throws a hook but Yahams blocks it.
Yahams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rebrov in his tracks.
Yahams moves forwards but Rebrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yahams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rebrov to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rebrov throws an overhand right that lands on Yahams's shoulder, as Yahams tries to avoid the shot.
Rebrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rebrov throws a hook to the side of Yahams's head but Yahams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebrov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yahams has time to react.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yahams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rebrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yahams on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Rebrov.
Rebrov throws an overhand right that drops Yahams like a sack of potatoes! Rebrov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Rebrov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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