PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Burl Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Kliescik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Kliescik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hobbs
vs
Kliescik

220 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Burl Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Kliescik!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kliescik fails with a takedown attempt.
Hobbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
An inside leg kick from Hobbs misses.
Kliescik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hobbs defends it well.
Kliescik blocks a low kick nicely.

Kliescik clinches.
Kliescik tries to pull guard but Hobbs won't allow it.
Hobbs is trying to drag Kliescik to the mat but Kliescik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Kliescik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kliescik is trying to pull guard but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.
Burl Hobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Kliescik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliescik stalls.
Kliescik is trying to pull guard but Hobbs has him pressed against the cage.

Kliescik successfully pulls guard.
Kliescik is adopting a defensive guard.

Kliescik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hobbs throwing strikes from guard but Kliescik blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kliescik is pulling down on Hobbs's head. It's preventing any offense from Hobbs, at least for the moment.
Hobbs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kliescik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kliescik throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hobbs wants to stand but Kliescik has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hobbs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kliescik.

Kliescik shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kliescik showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hobbs flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kliescik passes to side control.
Kliescik creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hobbs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Kliescik are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hobbs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kliescik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hobbs is trying to strike from the bottom but Kliescik has passed into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs blocking the ground and pound.
Hobbs tries to improve his position but instead Kliescik has taken his back!

Kliescik is persistently looking for the submission but Hobbs is defending it well.
Kliescik controlling well, preventing Hobbs from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Kliescik.
Hobbs avoids the strikes from Kliescik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Kliescik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kliescik shoots in for a takedown but Hobbs shows good takedown defense.
Hobbs feinted with a counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Kliescik. Those never looked like landing.

Kliescik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kliescik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kliescik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kliescik tries to pull guard but Hobbs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kliescik lands a hook that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
Kliescik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hobbs walks away with a smile on his face. Kliescik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burl Hobbs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Kliescik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hobbs misses with a takedown attempt
and Kliescik counters with a left and a right that stings Hobbs.

Hobbs is rocked!
Kliescik shoots in for a takedown but Hobbs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kliescik lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Hobbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliescik tries to land a knee to the head but Hobbs blocks with his arms.

Kliescik decides to pull guard.
Hobbs wants to stand and escape but instead Kliescik has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hobbs wants to stand and escape but Kliescik is having none of it.
Hobbs seems to have got his legs back now.
Kliescik trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Kliescik preventing the sweep.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Kliescik from controlling successfully.
Kliescik postures up in Hobbs's guard and throws a big left but Hobbs blocks it.
Hobbs wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kliescik engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Kliescik from controlling successfully.
Hobbs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Kliescik decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Kliescik moves into the clinch successfully.

Kliescik manages to pull guard.
Kliescik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs wants to stand and escape but instead Kliescik has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Hobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kliescik is one step ahead there.
Hobbs doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Kliescik stands and steps away. Hobbs gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Kliescik moves into the clinch successfully.
Kliescik displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hobbs up against the cage.
Hobbs jumps guard but Kliescik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kliescik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Hobbs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hobbs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kliescik misses with the body kick

and Hobbs counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kliescik!

Hobbs tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kliescik can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Kliescik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Kliescik misses with a takedown attempt - Hobbs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kliescik misses with a low kick.
Kliescik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hobbs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hobbs dives in and scores a takedown into Kliescik's guard.
Kliescik wants to sweep here but Hobbs controlling him for the moment.
Kliescik pulls Hobbs in close to his closed guard and prevents Hobbs from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Kliescik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kliescik jumps guard but Hobbs stands there with Kliescik around his waist. Kliescik gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hobbs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kliescik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hobbs tries to pull guard but Kliescik won't allow it.
Hobbs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hobbs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kliescik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burl Hobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kliescik pulls guard.
Kliescik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hobbs will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kliescik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hobbs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kliescik stands up and waves to Hobbs to follow him.
David Kliescik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kliescik throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Kliescik. Beautiful body shot.
Kliescik fails with a takedown attempt.
Kliescik is looking to clinch.
Hobbs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hobbs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hobbs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kliescik.
Kliescik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Kliescik moves away
and Kliescik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kliescik.
Hobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Hobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kliescik shoots for a takedown but Hobbs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kliescik looks for a takedown but Hobbs sprawls well.
Hobbs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kliescik has managed to clinch.
Hobbs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kliescik.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kliescik keeps control of Hobbs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hobbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kliescik walks away with a smile on his face. Hobbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kliescik shoots in for a takedown but Hobbs shows good takedown defense.
Burl Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
David Kliescik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Hobbs tries to keep at a distance but Kliescik has taken the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Kliescik.
I've got Kliescik winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Kliescik!