PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jure Boban (ranked 4210 p4p, 414 weight class) and HR Paperstacks (ranked 2262 p4p, 269 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boban
vs
Paperstacks

175 cm
21
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 Los Angeles, Jure Boban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, HR Paperstacks!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Boban.

It looks like HR Paperstacks has been cut.
Paperstacks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
HR Paperstacks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boban takes a swing at Paperstacks's ribcage but misses.
Boban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Paperstacks under the eye.
Boban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paperstacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boban.
Boban throws a looping overhand right but Paperstacks ducks down to avoid it.
Paperstacks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Boban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Boban gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paperstacks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Paperstacks prevents Boban from getting back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boban is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paperstacks has a closed guard, preventing Boban from standing up.

Boban drops back looking for a leg! Paperstacks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Paperstacks manages to kick Boban off! Boban jumps back into Paperstacks's guard.
Boban has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paperstacks is proving hard to escape from.

Paperstacks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Boban passes into side control.
Boban wants to stand but Paperstacks is controlling his arm.

That's two 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.
Boban gets to mount! Paperstacks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Paperstacks is working to get back to half guard.
Boban content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paperstacks is looking to improve his position but Boban isn't that keen on the idea.
Boban lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paperstacks hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paperstacks in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Boban looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paperstacks tries to improve his position but instead Boban has taken his back!

Paperstacks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boban's arms.
Boban biding his time, controlling Paperstacks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Boban is looking for the choke from the back position but Paperstacks is controlling his hands well.
Paperstacks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boban. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Paperstacks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boban is landing with strikes. Paperstacks can't take much more of this.

Paperstacks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boban's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jure Boban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on HR Paperstacks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Paperstacks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boban swivels and escapes.
Paperstacks misses with a takedown
enabling Boban to counter with a crisp jab.
Paperstacks moves in looking to clinch but Boban pushes him off.
HR Paperstacks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paperstacks fails with the takedown
and Boban counters with a nice body shot.
Jure Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HR Paperstacks.
Paperstacks moves away from the strike by Boban.
Boban looks to land a right hand but Paperstacks moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paperstacks darts in looking for a takedown but Boban gets double underhooks and turns Paperstacks into the cage.
Paperstacks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Paperstacks gets tackled into the cage by Boban. Boban maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boban gets control of Paperstacks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boban will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Paperstacks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boban has Paperstacks pulled in close to control his posture.

Boban looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Boban escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paperstacks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paperstacks wants to pass the guard but Boban is keeping the position.
Paperstacks wants to control from the top but Boban keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paperstacks preventing the sweep.
Boban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Paperstacks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paperstacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boban.
It looks like Boban has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boban lands a right hook to the body.
Jure Boban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paperstacks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paperstacks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boban is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Paperstacks shoots in for a takedown but Boban shows good takedown defense.
Paperstacks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boban pinned against the cage. Boban gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paperstacks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boban moves into range and connects with a jab.

That has opened up HR Paperstacks's cut even more.
Jure Boban is winning the standup battle so far.
Boban jabs Paperstacks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Paperstacks shoots in looking for a takedown but Boban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paperstacks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boban swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban stuffs the takedown attempt from Paperstacks. Paperstacks gets slowly back to his feet.
Boban swings for the body but Paperstacks moves out of range.
Boban sets himself, and Paperstacks steps forward looking for the clinch! Boban avoids it this time.
Paperstacks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boban.
Paperstacks wants to clinch up but Boban keeps it at a distance.
Paperstacks tries to clinch up but Boban circles away and keeps his distance.
Paperstacks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
Paperstacks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boban.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boban just misses with a punch to the body.
Paperstacks tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jure Boban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on HR Paperstacks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Paperstacks looks to land a combination but Boban avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Boban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paperstacks misses with a body kick.
Paperstacks moves out of range of the strikes.
Paperstacks doesn't manage to clinch there - Boban circles away.
Paperstacks misses with the combination.
Boban swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boban connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban lands with a nice body punch.
Paperstacks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boban.
Paperstacks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boban counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paperstacks fails with the takedown
and Boban counters with a nice uppercut.
Boban moves into range and connects with a jab.
Paperstacks shoots and misses
and Boban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Paperstacks with a poor takedown
and Boban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jure Boban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of HR Paperstacks.

Boban clinches up against the cage.
Paperstacks tries to pull guard but Boban won't allow it.
Boban avoids a wild elbow strike from Paperstacks.
Boban struggles to land a body shot inside as Paperstacks controls his hands.
Boban pushes Paperstacks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jure Boban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paperstacks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boban pulls his leg out and moves away.
Paperstacks tries to clinch but Boban moves away
and Boban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Boban darts in and clinches Paperstacks up against the cage.
Boban lands with a right to the head.

Paperstacks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paperstacks is still on wobbly legs! Can Boban finish him?
Boban lands a shoulder strike.

The cut above HR Paperstacks's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Paperstacks tries to pull guard but Boban holds him up against the cage and eventually Paperstacks drops back down to his feet.
Boban throws a punch but it's blocked by Paperstacks.
Boban digs a right hand into Paperstacks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paperstacks's gas tank.
Paperstacks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paperstacks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boban prevents it.
Paperstacks blocking some punches.
Boban lands an uppercut.
Boban swings wildly with an uppercut but Paperstacks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paperstacks tries for a takedown but Boban manages to get underhooks.
Boban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boban just leaning against Paperstacks, taking a breather.
Boban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boban throws a head punch that misses.
Boban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boban working aggressively here.
Boban throws a big uppercut that drops Paperstacks! More strikes from Boban and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paperstacks lies dazed against the cage as Boban celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jure Boban!