PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Junber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cm International (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). cm International has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Junber
vs
International

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Junber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, cm International!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but International moves away.
International shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Junber sprawls well. Junber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. International gets slowly back to his feet.
International tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
International shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junber as he jumps to the side.

International has managed to clinch.
Junber lands an elbow inside.
Junber lands with a left to the head.
Junber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Junber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Junber lands a good knee to the midsection. International won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on International - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

International has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Junber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

International looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junber is trying to get back to his feet but International has full control of the position and if anything, Junber has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Junber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

International is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Junber can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
International working away from the top, dropping strikes.

International working for a submission but Junber is keeping him at bay.
International pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junber wants to try and get back to his feet.
International working away from the top, dropping strikes.
International avoids the attempt from Junber to control.
International punching from mount but Junber doing a good job of avoiding damage.

International wants to finish this one by submission but Junber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from International.

International jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Junber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Junber and International has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junber wants to get back to his feet but International drags him back down.
Junber struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

International stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

International throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

International rushes Junber and presses him up against the cage.
Junber is trying to break free.

International manages to break the clinch.
Junber doesn't manage to clinch there - International circles away.
Junber tries to clinch up

and International holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
International doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
International on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Junber tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and International avoids it.
Junber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Junber presses International against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Junber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junber comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Junber lands a body shot in the clinch.
International wants a takedown but no success here.
Junber wants to break free but International has control.
A short uppercut from Junber.
Junber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has International in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
International is breathing heavily.
Junber with a knee to the head.
Junber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Junber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but International has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Junber utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
International blocks a body shot from Junber.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Junber as International tries to tie him up.
International goes for a takedown attempt but Junber pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Junber tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

International shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Junber napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junber tries to escape but International is in control.

International is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
International trying to control the action but Junber is working from the bottom.
Junber bucks up and tries to throw International off but instead International has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junber trying to get back to his feet but International is in full control for now.

International looking for the choke but no joy.
Junber has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International connects with a big shot to the side of Junber's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

International patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
International trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bob Junber will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

International moves into the clinch successfully.

International has picked Junber up - he's going for a ride! International dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Junber is trying to stand.

International escapes and gets back to his feet.
Junber throws a head kick that misses.

Junber moves into the clinch successfully.
Junber tries to circle away but International has him pinned against the cage.
Junber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
International is working for takedown but Junber is calmly controlling the position for now.

Junber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junber tries for a takedown but International circles away easily

so International counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
International takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
International showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
International postures up in Junber's guard and throws a big left but Junber blocks it.
Junber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst International is controlling him.
International is stalling in the full guard.
cm International has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

cm International has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
International shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Junber but Junber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Junber.
Junber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. International manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Junber.

International forces Junber back against the cage and clinches.
Junber tries to work over International's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Junber.
Junber tries to land a knee to the head but International blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Junber.
Junber struggles to land a body shot inside as International controls his hands.

International jumps into guard, dragging Junber to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
International looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junber trying to control but International is working from the bottom.

International has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Junber can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Junber trying to stand up but can't free himself from International's guard.
International looking for a sweep. Not yet International, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
International wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Junber stands up and waves to International to follow him.

International closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Junber did well to prevent International getting side control.
International wants to control but Junber is keeping him busy.
International wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
International not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
cm International comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think International 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... cm International!