PBP Commentary

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

Kroblur
vs
Ciprianni

186 cm
27
196 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

191 cm
26
213 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Kroblur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Ciprianni!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ciprianni. Kroblur does a little dance to reset his feet.

Ciprianni tries to keep at a distance but Kroblur has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Kroblur lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ciprianni or not.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprianni's elbow.
Kroblur effectively controlling the action here.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kroblur struggles to land a body shot inside as Ciprianni controls his hands.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroblur blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Kroblur gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kroblur.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur taking a breather.
Kroblur is stalling here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ciprianni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.
Kroblur lands a body shot.

Ciprianni manages to break the clinch.
Ciprianni scores with a hook.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
Kroblur tries a low kick but Ciprianni avoids it.
We've been told by Kroblur's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ciprianni bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kroblur's head backwards.

Kroblur fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ciprianni, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kroblur.
Ciprianni has had enough of the clinch but Kroblur keeps him there for the moment.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
Ciprianni lands a right hand.
Kroblur lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur lands a body shot.
Ciprianni looks winded!
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ciprianni lands with a short shot to the head.
Kroblur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kroblur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciprianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to stall but Ciprianni uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ciprianni.
Kroblur lands a shot to the body.
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Ciprianni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Kroblur.
A left hand lands to the body for Kroblur.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kroblur has a couple of punches blocked by Ciprianni.
Kroblur tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Ciprianni softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroblur tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni misses with some punches.
Kroblur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ciprianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Kroblur is working Ciprianni over against the cage.
Ciprianni works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Ciprianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur misses with a punch to the body.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Kroblur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Nice body punch from Kroblur.
Still in the clinch, Ciprianni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ciprianni fails to land.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Ciprianni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ciprianni breaks the clinch.
Ciprianni avoids the body shot from Kroblur.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.

Kroblur has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kroblur works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kroblur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ciprianni scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ciprianni moves out of range of the body kick.
Ciprianni misses with a hook to the body
and Kroblur counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kroblur scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ciprianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kroblur throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.

Kroblur has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ciprianni.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kroblur here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kroblur tries a body shot but Ciprianni blocks it.
Kroblur lands a right hand.
Ciprianni content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kroblur.
Ciprianni jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kroblur walks away with a smile on his face. Ciprianni gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ciprianni is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroblur lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Kroblur moves out of range of the body kick.

Kroblur clinches up against the cage.
Kroblur digs a right hand into Ciprianni's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ciprianni's gas tank.
Ciprianni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ciprianni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kroblur backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.
Kroblur cracks Ciprianni with a nice body shot.
Kroblur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kroblur lands a left hand.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ciprianni can do to turn this around?
Kroblur scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kroblur lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kroblur lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur tries to work over Ciprianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kroblur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kroblur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
A bit of stalling here from Ciprianni.
Kroblur blocking some punches.
Ciprianni taking a breather.
Kroblur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroblur lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Ciprianni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kroblur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Kroblur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ciprianni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ciprianni blocks an uppercut.
Kroblur lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
Kroblur lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ciprianni.

Ciprianni manages to pull guard.
Kroblur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ciprianni is keeping the position for now.
Kroblur trying to control but Ciprianni is working from the bottom.
Kroblur is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kroblur chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kroblur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kroblur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kroblur looking to sit in guard and control but Ciprianni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kroblur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kroblur looking for a sweep. Not yet Kroblur, not yet.
Kroblur is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ciprianni misses with a body shot.
Kroblur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciprianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Ciprianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kroblur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kroblur throws a leg kick which misses Ciprianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Ciprianni tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ciprianni lands a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Ciprianni. No joy for Kroblur on that attempt.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot.
Ciprianni tests Kroblur's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur misses with a low kick.
Kroblur blocks a leg kick.

Kroblur takes the fight into the clinch.
Kroblur tries to throw a body punch but Ciprianni avoids it by throwing Kroblur back against the cage.
Kroblur presses Ciprianni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kroblur misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ciprianni.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cipriannis head.
Kroblur blocks an uppercut.
Ciprianni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kroblur smiles and moves away.
Kroblur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ciprianni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick from Ciprianni misses.
Kroblur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Danny Ciprianni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni lands with a nice body punch.
Kroblur tries to clinch there but Ciprianni circles away.
It seemed like Ciprianni was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danny Ciprianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni walks into a straight right hand from Kroblur.
Kroblur tries to clinch up but Ciprianni circles away and keeps his distance.
Kroblur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciprianni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ciprianni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kroblur!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur wants to clinch up but Ciprianni keeps it at a distance.
Kroblur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ciprianni manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kroblur lands with a hook. Ciprianni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kroblur throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kroblur has closed the distance and engaged Ciprianni in a clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Kroblur keeps control of Ciprianni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
Kroblur misses with the head strike.
Ciprianni blocking some punches.
Ciprianni looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kroblur.
Kroblur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Kroblur.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Kroblur on the inside.
Kroblur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ciprianni backwards.
A short right from Ciprianni.
Kroblur working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ciprianni working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kroblur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroblur lands an uppercut.
Kroblur misses with a body punch.
Kroblur stalls.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot to the body.
Kroblur gets through Ciprianni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ciprianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Kroblur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ciprianni prevents a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kroblur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Kroblur - that landed with a thud.
Ciprianni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kroblur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kroblur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ciprianni blocks a body shot from Kroblur.
Ciprianni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kroblur.
Ciprianni throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Kroblur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kroblur, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!
Matt Kroblur decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.