PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kleen (ranked 4884 p4p, 4315 weight class) and Murderous Warmonger (ranked 571 p4p, 0 weight class). Murderous Warmonger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kleen
vs
Warmonger

176 cm
20
245
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
22
280
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Kleen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murderous Warmonger!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleen dives in for a single leg takedown but Warmonger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warmonger lands a left hand.
Warmonger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kleen.
Kleen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Kleen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Warmonger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kleen is controlling him.
Warmonger keeping moving, preventing Kleen from controlling successfully.
Warmonger wants to stand and escape but Kleen is having none of it.
Kleen trying to control but Warmonger is working from the bottom.
Kleen really is a fat lump.
Warmonger pulls Kleen in close to prevent any damage.
Warmonger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kleen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleen passes Warmonger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kleen wants to free his trapped foot but Warmonger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kleen prevents Warmonger from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kleen is trying to work for a kimura but Warmonger is defending well.
Warmonger taking some punishment here, with Kleen in his half guard.
Kleen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warmonger keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kleen lands a nice short elbow.
Warmonger is looking to control Kleen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warmonger avoid being mounted?

Kleen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warmonger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kleen.
Warmonger tries to roll over but Kleen keeps him under control.
Kleen wants to take a breather but Warmonger is having none of it.
Warmonger is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger controlling the position well.
Kleen is keen to just control but Warmonger is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleen moves nicely into side control.
Kleen cracks Warmonger with a big right hand but Warmonger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kleen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kleen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Warmonger slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmonger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warmonger avoids the body shot from Kleen.
Warmonger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Warmonger lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleen.
Kleen tries to counter by clinching up but Warmonger breaks away and moves out of range.
Kleen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmonger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmonger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warmonger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kleen misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kleen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kleen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kleen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warmonger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murderous Warmonger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warmonger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Warmonger scores with a decent looking hook.
Kleen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warmonger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kleen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warmonger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger looks to land a right hand but Kleen moved out of range.
Warmonger looks winded!
Warmonger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kleen closes the distance and clinches up with Warmonger, looking for a takedown. Kleen pushes Warmonger against the cage but Warmonger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kleen goes for a double leg but Warmonger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warmonger continues to drive forward.
Warmonger throws out a counter right but Kleen avoids it with no problem.
A left hand lands to the body for Warmonger.
Warmonger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kleen backwards.
Kleen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warmonger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warmonger can't find room to land a body shot as Kleen controls the action.
Kleen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warmonger's efforts to push away.
Warmonger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kleen.

Kleen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kleen manages to end up in side control.
Warmonger tries to bench press Kleen off him but Kleen keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murderous Warmonger dominated that round.
That's time! Kleen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kleen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmonger counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warmonger!
Warmonger cracks Kleen with a good jab.
Warmonger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kleen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warmonger tries to avoid it but Kleen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warmonger to the ground. Warmonger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kleen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmonger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleen's head.
Warmonger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kleen's head backwards.
Kleen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warmonger but Warmonger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleen throws a jab when Warmonger was well out of range.
Warmonger looks to throw the jab but Kleen is out of range.
Warmonger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmonger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kleen's hands.
Murderous Warmonger seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmonger misses with a straight left.
Kleen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warmonger throws a hook to the side of Kleen's head but Kleen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleen closes the distance but Warmonger moves to the side
and Warmonger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kleen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warmonger.
Kleen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warmonger sprawls and moves away.

Kleen gets a double leg takedown into Warmonger's guard.
Warmonger looking for a sweep. Not yet Warmonger, not yet.

Kleen drops back looking for a leg! Warmonger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warmonger manages to kick Kleen off! Kleen jumps back into Warmonger's guard.
Kleen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kleen wants to control from the top but Warmonger keeps moving.
Kleen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kleen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kleen stands up and waves to Warmonger to follow him.
Kleen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warmonger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleen manages to avoid it.
Kleen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Warmonger.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Warmonger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kleen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kleen trying to control the position from guard on top but Warmonger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleen works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleen wants to take a breather but Warmonger is having none of it.

Warmonger is defending against the submission attempts here by Kleen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kleen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warmonger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kleen passes to full mount!
Warmonger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warmonger tries to lock up and control but Kleen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kleen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Warmonger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kleen breaks from Warmonger's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger is squirming around, avoiding Kleen's attempts to control the action.
Warmonger is working to get back to half guard.
Warmonger is squirming around, avoiding Kleen's attempts to control the action.
Kleen is landing with some decent strikes but Warmonger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleen is landing with some decent strikes but Warmonger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kleen is landing with some decent strikes but Warmonger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Murderous Warmonger has been cut.
Warmonger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warmonger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kleen lands a nice shot to the head.

Warmonger is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Kleen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murderous Warmonger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kleen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warmonger tries to avoid it but Kleen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warmonger to the ground. Warmonger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kleen moves away from the strike by Warmonger.
Warmonger throws a hook to the side of Kleen's head but Kleen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleen with a poor takedown
and Warmonger counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmonger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kleen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmonger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleen's head.
Warmonger connects with a right hand. Kleen shakes it off.
Kleen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kleen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warmonger leaves Kleen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warmonger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warmonger throws the left hand but Kleen avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmonger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kleen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmonger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleen's head.
Warmonger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kleen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Kleen looking to score a takedown here. Warmonger is defending well but Kleen drives through and ends up in Warmonger's guard.
Warmonger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleen cracks Warmonger with a solid left hand.
Kleen advances position into side control!
Warmonger tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kleen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warmonger keeps working.
Kleen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
John Kleen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kleen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kleen is working Warmonger over with some ground and pound from side control.

The cut above Murderous Warmonger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Murderous Warmonger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Kleen!