PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xing Pugberg (ranked 409 p4p, 19 weight class) and Snake Duanesboy (ranked 219 p4p, 12 weight class). Snake Duanesboy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pugberg
vs
Duanesboy

150 cm
26
130 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

170 cm
26
145 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xing Pugberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snake Duanesboy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duanesboy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Pugberg misses with a hook to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pugberg throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters with a good low kick that Pugberg was not able to check.
Pugberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duanesboy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pugberg slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Pugberg scores with the left hand. Duanesboy knows he should have avoided that one.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
Duanesboy unleashes a big counter combination but Pugberg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pugberg misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pugberg misses with a hook
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.
Duanesboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pugberg.
Pugberg cracks Duanesboy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Duanesboy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duanesboy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pugberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugberg with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy looks to land a left hand but Pugberg moved out of range nicely.

Duanesboy gets caught flat footed, as Pugberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pugberg passes into half guard.
Duanesboy manages to get to full guard.
Duanesboy trying to control the position here.
Duanesboy keeping moving, preventing Pugberg from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pugberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Duanesboy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pugberg has Duanesboy in his guard.

Duanesboy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Pugberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duanesboy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duanesboy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Duanesboy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pugberg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Duanesboy passes into half guard.
Duanesboy stalling.

Pugberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duanesboy pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pugberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pugberg regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pugberg is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Duanesboy is aware though and is defending well.
Duanesboy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pugberg is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duanesboy is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Duanesboy throws a looping overhand right but Pugberg ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg swings widly with a right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy throws a chopping leg kick but Pugberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Duanesboy misses with a hook.
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duanesboy as he jumps to the side.
Pugberg blocks a jab.
Duanesboy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pugberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duanesboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duanesboy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugberg throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Duanesboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duanesboy looks to land a right hand but Pugberg moved out of range.
Duanesboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pugberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pugberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duanesboy tries to avoid it but Pugberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duanesboy to the ground. Duanesboy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duanesboy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy looks to land a right hand but Pugberg moved out of range.
Snake Duanesboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Duanesboy there.
A big right from Pugberg misses.
Duanesboy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duanesboy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Duanesboy.
Pugberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Pugberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Duanesboy.
Snake Duanesboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pugberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Duanesboy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duanesboy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Duanesboy.
Duanesboy connects with a body shot.
Pugberg shoots and misses
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pugberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duanesboy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg misses with a takedown attempt
and Duanesboy counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy slips a straight right by Pugberg.
Pugberg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duanesboy sprawls well. Duanesboy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pugberg gets slowly back to his feet.

Pugberg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duanesboy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pugberg is in Duanesboy's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Duanesboy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Duanesboy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Duanesboy.
Duanesboy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Duanesboy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Duanesboy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Duanesboy lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Duanesboy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duanesboy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pugberg is trying to break the clinch but Duanesboy is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Duanesboy as the two fighters clinch.
Duanesboy digs a right hand into Pugberg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pugberg's gas tank.
Duanesboy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pugbergs head.
Duanesboy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pugberg or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Duanesboy manages to break the clinch.
Duanesboy slips under a jab from Pugberg.
Duanesboy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Duanesboy with a jab.
Pugberg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Duanesboy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pugberg throws a right hand that misses
and Duanesboy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duanesboy throws a body shot but no joy.
Duanesboy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
Duanesboy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
letting Duanesboy counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg misses the shot to the body.
Duanesboy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugberg loads up on a big right hand but Duanesboy slips the punch.
Duanesboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.
Duanesboy misses with a looping right.
Pugberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Duanesboy cracks Pugberg with a good jab.
Pugberg misses with a hook
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pugberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pugberg throws a push kick but Duanesboy slaps the foot to one side.
Pugberg needs to keep his hands up - Duanesboy had a free shot at his head there.
Duanesboy lands an overhand right.
Pugberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pugberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snake Duanesboy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fighters circling - Duanesboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Pugberg. That snapped Duanesboy's head back.
Pugberg misses the jab.
Pugberg throws a looping overhand right but Duanesboy ducks down to avoid it.
Pugberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pugberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pugberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duanesboy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duanesboy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pugberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duanesboy's head.
Duanesboy throws a shot from downtown. Pugberg moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pugberg closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duanesboy's guard.

Duanesboy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pugberg presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duanesboy scores with a shot to the side of Pugberg's head.
Duanesboy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Duanesboy on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Duanesboy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Duanesboy on the inside.
Duanesboy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pugberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duanesboy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Duanesboy lands a hook that snaps the head of Pugberg backwards.
Pugberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duanesboy smiles and moves away.
Duanesboy throws a leg kick that is checked

and Pugberg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Duanesboy has one foot on Pugberg's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pugberg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck for Pugberg with that takedown attempt.
Duanesboy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xing Pugberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Pugberg with that takedown attempt.
Pugberg misses with a left hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy swings for the body but Pugberg moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Duanesboy misses.
Duanesboy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duanesboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pugberg.
Pugberg closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duanesboy circles away.
Duanesboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pugberg ducks under a wild hook from Duanesboy.
Pugberg swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duanesboy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snake Duanesboy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duanesboy lands with a hook. Pugberg tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pugberg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duanesboy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pugberg slips under a jab.
Pugberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duanesboy sprawls and moves away.
Pugberg slips a straight right by Duanesboy.
Pugberg with a hook.
Pugberg digs a good hook to Duanesboy's body.
Duanesboy misses the jab.
Pugberg misses with a jab to the body
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Duanesboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pugberg fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duanesboy! But no joy.
Duanesboy lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pugberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pugberg looks to land a right hand but Duanesboy moved out of range.
Pugberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pugberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duanesboy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pugberg. Duanesboy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duanesboy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duanesboy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pugberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xing Pugberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Duanesboy does it's job there.
Duanesboy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Duanesboy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pugberg throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Duanesboy to counter with a crisp jab.
Xing Pugberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pugberg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duanesboy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duanesboy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pugberg cracks Duanesboy with a good jab.
Pugberg throws an off balance right hand
and Duanesboy counters with a straight right hand.
Duanesboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Pugberg off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duanesboy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Duanesboy jabs at Pugberg's body.
Duanesboy connects with a leg kick. Pugberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snake Duanesboy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duanesboy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snake Duanesboy!
Snake Duanesboy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.