PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sandra Kluba (ranked 2059 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 128 p4p, 118 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kluba
vs
Shoenfeld

163 cm
30
143
7 - 3 - 0

166 cm
34
142
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sandra Kluba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kluba tries to land a front kick but Shoenfeld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluba fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kluba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shoenfeld is able to avoid easily.

Kluba moves into the clinch successfully.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kluba wants to pass the guard but Shoenfeld is keeping the position.
Kluba trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Kluba has passed into half guard.
Shoenfeld felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Kluba is trying to control. Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Shoenfeld is trying to control but can't.

Kluba decides to stand up.
Nice defenses there by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kluba throws out a leg kick but Shoenfeld moves out of range and Kluba only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba.
And Shoenfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Kluba pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba throws a series of punches but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Kluba doesn't manage to clinch there - Shoenfeld circles away.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Kluba throws a wild body kick that Shoenfeld sees coming a mile off.
Sandra Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluba wants to land a leg kick but Shoenfeld is out of range.

Kluba has managed to clinch.

Shoenfeld ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Shoenfeld no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shoenfeld has his hands on Kluba's head, controlling the position.
Kluba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba passes Shoenfeld's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kluba prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.

Kluba stands up out of the half guard.
Kluba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Kluba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kluba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards.
Shoenfeld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kluba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Kluba jabs Shoenfeld to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shoenfeld moves out of range of the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kluba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kluba misses with a hook.
Shoenfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kluba defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sandra Kluba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kluba throws a leg kick

and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kluba wants to get back to his feet but Shoenfeld is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Kluba is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kluba is on top in guard.

Shoenfeld is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba is fighting to break Shoenfeld's control of his arms but Shoenfeld is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle but Kluba pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kluba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kluba has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
Shoenfeld working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluba.
Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kluba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shoenfeld moves out of range as Kluba throws a body kick.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba wants to clinch.
Shoenfeld feints the counter takedown.
Kluba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kluba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shoenfeld has time to react.
Shoenfeld avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kluba.

Kluba has Shoenfeld up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba working aggressively here.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shoenfeld's elbow.
Kluba working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Kluba.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kluba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards.
Kluba taking a breather.
Shoenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sandra Kluba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kluba lands a shoulder strike.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Kluba has him pressed against the cage.
Kluba lands an uppercut.
Kluba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shoenfeld up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Kluba.
Kluba misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba won't allow it.
Shoenfeld is working for takedown but Kluba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kluba lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Kluba.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Kluba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kluba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kluba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kluba connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Kluba.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kluba walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kluba.

Kluba forces Shoenfeld back against the cage and clinches.
Kluba throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sandra Kluba dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kluba throws the left hand but Shoenfeld avoids the punch easily.
Kluba gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Shoenfeld counters with a single leg into guard. Kluba didn't expect that.
Shoenfeld won't allow Kluba to sweep him here.
Kluba keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Kluba throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kluba wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld won't allow Kluba to get back to his feet.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shoenfeld is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kluba closes the distance and clinches.
Kluba stalling.
Kluba throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba lands with a light punch inside.
Kluba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.

Kluba takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kluba smiles and moves away.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kluba works over Shoenfeld's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Shoenfeld is rocked!
Good leg kick by Kluba.
Shoenfeld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kluba can pounce on him.
Shoenfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kluba.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kluba wants to slow Shoenfeld down by chopping away at his legs.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kluba throws a leg kick

and Shoenfeld counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kluba won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kluba tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kluba wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba really wants to buck Shoenfeld off and get back to his feet.

Shoenfeld is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kluba is surviving well by controlling Shoenfeld's body position as best he can.
Kluba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kluba stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Kluba is having none of it.
Sandra Kluba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shoenfeld controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba tries to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Brett Shoenfeld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandra Kluba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kluba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandra Kluba!