PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Albodean (ranked 5019 p4p, 5035 weight class) and Puna Soriano (ranked 233 p4p, 234 weight class). Albodean's entrance music is I ain't worried - One Republic. A fine choice. Soriano has chosen Highwayman- The Highwaymen as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Albodean
vs
Soriano

185 cm
20
190
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
190
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Albodean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Albodean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puna Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Albodean.
Albodean throws a low kick, looking for Soriano's leg but Soriano calmly moves out of range.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Albodean.

Soriano gets tackled into the cage by Albodean. Albodean maintains the clinch.
Soriano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Soriano managing to block the knees to the body from Albodean.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Nick Albodean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean missing with knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Albodean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean managing to block the knees to the body from Soriano.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Albodean lands a nice knee to the body.
Soriano looks winded!
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albodean is defending well for now.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Puna Soriano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano avoiding damage as Albodean throws knees to the body.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Soriano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Soriano tries to land knees in the clinch but Albodean avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Albodean misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soriano.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albodean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Albodean avoiding damage as Soriano throws knees to the body.
Albodean tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soriano avoids it.
Albodean tries to land knees in the clinch but Soriano avoids the damage to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soriano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Soriano missing with knees to the body.
Soriano tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Albodean avoids it.
Albodean on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albodean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soriano is defending well for now.
Albodean lands a knee to the body.
Soriano trying to land knees to the body.
Albodean changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soriano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Albodean throws a low kick but Soriano avoids it.
Soriano tries to work over Albodean's front leg with a kick but Albodean checks it.
Soriano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Albodean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soriano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nick Albodean.
I think Albodean 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Nick Albodean!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Nick Albodean!

Nick Albodean wins by unanimous decision!
Nick Albodean gave a mention to Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Puna Soriano had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.