PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sobral might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanye West-Stronger. TheMan has chosen Get Up Again as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sobral
vs
TheMan

175 cm
25
160 lbs
15 - 5 - 2

181 cm
25
163 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Renato Sobral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral looks to land a right hand but TheMan moved out of range.
TheMan tries to bum rush Sobral with a series of wild strikes but Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobral fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sobral staying out of range there.
Sobral throws a series of punches but TheMan avoids them all with ease.
Sobral throws a combination that misses
and Sobral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stan TheMan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobral throws a low kick, looking for TheMan's leg but TheMan calmly moves out of range.
Sobral slips a jab from TheMan.
TheMan lands a head shot.
TheMan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sobral looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Sobral does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan throws a sloppy head kick and Sobral moves out of range easily.
TheMan connects with a single shot there.
Sobral misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps TheMan's head backwards.
Sobral throws a right hand that misses
and TheMan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sobral needs to keep his hands up - TheMan had a free shot at his head there.
Sobral moves out of range of the strikes.
TheMan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobral loads up on a big right hand but TheMan slips the punch.
Sobral throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by TheMan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of TheMan.
TheMan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobral tries to clinch but TheMan moves out of range.
TheMan slips a jab from Sobral.
Sobral looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sobral misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobral takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sobral slips under a jab from TheMan.
TheMan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sobral counters with a solid body kick.
TheMan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
Sobral throws a right hand that misses
and TheMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TheMan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
TheMan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sobral had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sobral on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sobral ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TheMan moves away.
A head kick from Sobral lands but TheMan takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by TheMan.
Sobral throws a push kick but TheMan slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from TheMan does it's job there.
Sobral moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sobral throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
TheMan lands the left hand.
Sobral looks to land a right hand but TheMan moved out of range.
TheMan misses the jab.
TheMan throws a shot to the body.
TheMan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobral connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! TheMan scrambles back to his feet.
TheMan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobral.
TheMan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobral takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan cracks Sobral with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobral uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TheMan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
TheMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobral throws out a powerful jab.
Sobral is looking to clinch but TheMan is avoiding it.
TheMan misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
Sobral checks the leg kick nicely there.
TheMan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stan TheMan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sobral lands with a hook. TheMan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
TheMan missing with a left hand there. Sobral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TheMan connects with a crisp jab.
TheMan misses with an uppercut. Sobral saw that one coming.
TheMan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TheMan misses with a hook
and Sobral counters with a left to the body.

Sobral closes the distance and clinches.

TheMan breaks from the clinch.
TheMan missing with a left hand there. Sobral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
TheMan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobral moves away.
Sobral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
Sobral throws a shot from downtown. TheMan moves away and avoids it.
TheMan misses the body punch
and Sobral counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A cross from Sobral lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
TheMan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
TheMan misses with a wild body shot.
TheMan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sobral checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sobral tries to clinch but TheMan moves out of range.
Sobral thows a body shot but no joy.
TheMan just misses with a punch to the body.
TheMan misses with a body punch

and Sobral holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sobral gets underhooks to prevent TheMan's takedown attempt.
TheMan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sobral prevents it.

TheMan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from TheMan is predictable there
and Sobral counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as TheMan throws out the jab.
TheMan scores with a hook to the body. Sobral takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sobral defending well as TheMan loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Sobral.
Sobral misses with a hook. TheMan ducked under it nicely.

Sobral clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sobral manages to break the clinch.
TheMan throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Sobral scores with a jab to the head.
Sobral's hands are dropping dangerously low here and TheMan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sobral scrambles back to his feet.
Sobral lands a really nice looking cross but TheMan seems unphased.
Sobral throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobral takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
TheMan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobral.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheMan misses with a leg kick
enabling Sobral to counter with a crisp jab.
TheMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobral is just out of range.
Sobral uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from TheMan.
TheMan cracks a nice hook into Sobral's ribs.
A big left from TheMan misses.
Sobral slips a straight right by TheMan.
TheMan throws a nice looking combination but Sobral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Sobral does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan slips under a jab.
Sobral staying out of range there.

Sobral moves into the clinch successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheMan scores with a jab.
TheMan lands a leg kick that knocks Sobral off balance momentarily.
TheMan keeps the fight on the outside.
TheMan thows a body shot but no joy.
TheMan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sobral throws out the jab.
Sobral ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Sobral walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheMan misses with a body shot.
TheMan thows a body shot but no joy.
Sobral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TheMan manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TheMan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
TheMan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobral tries to clinch but TheMan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stan TheMan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stan TheMan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sobral scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sobral has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from TheMan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sobral's head.
Sobral avoids the body shot from TheMan.
Sobral pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sobral looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sobral cracks the inside of TheMan's front leg.
TheMan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobral.
Sobral looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sobral wants to break free but TheMan has control.

TheMan breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by TheMan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of TheMan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
TheMan avoids a kick to the body.
Sobral looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobral fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sobral misses with a looping left.
TheMan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from TheMan.
Sobral scores with a shot to the body.
Sobral throws a right hand that TheMan ducks under and follows up with a left that TheMan also avoids with ease.
Sobral is looking to clinch but TheMan is avoiding it.
TheMan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
TheMan lands a right hook to the body.
TheMan lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobral tries to clinch up but TheMan circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobral doesn't manage to clinch there - TheMan circles away.
TheMan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sobral throws a head kick but TheMan moves out of range.
TheMan jabs Sobral right on the nose. Sobral blinks but takes it well.
TheMan blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobral swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobral swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sobral throws an uppercut from half a mile away. TheMan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
TheMan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stan TheMan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral doesn't manage to clinch there - TheMan circles away.
Sobral uses good head movement to avoid the hook from TheMan.
Sobral looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from TheMan.
Renato Sobral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TheMan looks to land a right hand but Sobral moved out of range.
Sobral fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
TheMan connects with a right hand. Sobral shakes it off.
Sobral showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TheMan.
Sobral wants to clinch but TheMan slips to the side
and TheMan counters with a stiff right hand.
Sobral fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sobral ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Sobral cracks TheMan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
TheMan with a hook.
Nice body kick from Sobral.
Sobral throws the left hand but TheMan avoids the punch easily.
Sobral looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab from Sobral.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
TheMan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sobral.
A looping hook to the body misses from TheMan. Sobral does a little dance to reset his feet.
TheMan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TheMan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! TheMan slams his shin into Sobral's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobral. TheMan does a little dance to reset his feet.

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 Renato Sobral.
I think TheMan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan TheMan!
Our winner, Stan TheMan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.