PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matt Kroblur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Shaam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kroblur
vs
Shaam

186 cm
29
196 lbs
12 - 9 - 1

189 cm
27
200 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER

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 12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Kroblur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Shaam!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaam misses with a body shot.
Kroblur throws an off balance right hand
enabling Shaam to counter with a crisp jab.
Kroblur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kroblur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shaam.

Kroblur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shaam tries to buck Kroblur off but Kroblur is having none of it.
Shaam is trying to escape the position but Kroblur is controlling the position.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Kroblur controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaam tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaam holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kroblur working away.
Shaam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kroblur is staying active.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur taking a breather here.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaam is trying to get back to half guard.
Kroblur slows the pace down.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur wants to control but Shaam is keeping him busy.
Shaam struggling a bit here.

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.
Shaam is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kroblur is looking to take a break and control but Shaam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur controlling the position.
Shaam regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kroblur's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Shaam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Shaam trying to hold on to Kroblur's head to control him but Kroblur postures up.
Kroblur trying to control the pace.
Shaam wants to control but Kroblur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kroblur content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kroblur wants to pass to mount but Shaam is defending the position.
Kroblur is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big right from Kroblur misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kroblur. Shaam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaam tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kroblur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shaam cracks a nice hook into Kroblur's ribs.
Kroblur lands a jab to the nose.
Kroblur digs a good hook to Shaam's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Kroblur dominated that round.
That's time! Kroblur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A decent looking cross lands there for Kroblur.
Matt Kroblur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shaam misses.
Kroblur shoots in for a double leg but Shaam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kroblur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaam manages to avoid it.
Shaam throws a leg kick which misses Kroblur's front leg but catches the back leg as Kroblur tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Shaam.
Kroblur explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kane Shaam seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Shaam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaam being controlled here momentarily.
Matt Kroblur overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shaam trying to control but Kroblur is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroblur controlling the position.
Kroblur is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shaam with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shaam stopping the sweep attempt from Kroblur.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kroblur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shaam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kroblur falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shaam pushes Kroblur away with a front kick.
Kroblur takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kroblur connects with the punch.

Shaam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kroblur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kroblur passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kroblur controlling the position.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam tries to buck Kroblur off but Kroblur is having none of it.
Shaam is letting Kroblur control him for a moment.
Shaam is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Shaam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur controlling the position from side mount.
Shaam struggling a bit here.
Shaam is looking to regain half guard here but Kroblur keeps moving and retains side control.
Shaam seems a little lost for a moment, as Kroblur dominates the positioning.
Shaam managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kroblur.
Shaam is not content to let Kroblur control the position.
Kroblur is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shaam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kroblur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaam can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kroblur trying to control the action but Shaam is working from the bottom.
Kroblur just content to control the position.
Kroblur trying to control the position but Shaam is working away.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.
Kroblur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shaam keeps working.
Kroblur in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaam can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Matt Kroblur will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kroblur misses with a straight right.
Shaam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kroblur misses with a double jab
and Kroblur takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shaam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shaam connects with a body shot that sends Kroblur's belly button to the back.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
Shaam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kroblur.
Kroblur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kroblur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kroblur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kroblur misses with an uppercut. Shaam saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kroblur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kroblur moves away.
A slow jab from Kroblur misses its intended target.
Shaam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kroblur rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kroblur is able to avoid easily.
Kroblur with a poor takedown
and Shaam counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroblur lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kroblur manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaam on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaam's guard now, I'm sure.
Kroblur seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kroblur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kroblur wants to control from the top but Shaam keeps moving.

Shaam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shaam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaam trying to control the position.
Kroblur passes Shaam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane Shaam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shaam is trying to get back to full guard.
Kroblur trying to control from half guard but Shaam is working away.
Kroblur is controlling the pace.
Shaam is looking to control Kroblur's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shaam avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kroblur misses.
Shaam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kroblur ducks under a wild hook from Shaam.
Kroblur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kroblur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kroblur takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shaam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaam moves away from the strike by Kroblur.
Shaam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kroblur is just out of range.
It looked like Kroblur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kroblur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matt Kroblur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kroblur misses with a wild combination.
Kroblur throws a lazy right hand but Shaam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroblur blocks the body kick.
Kroblur throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaam throws the kick towards the body but Kroblur avoids it.
Shaam is looking to land body kicks.

Kroblur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaam tries to get to full guard but Kroblur has control of the leg.
Kroblur is pressing down on Shaam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shaam is holding on for now.
Kroblur content to control rather than advance.
Kroblur seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaam for as long as he can get away with.

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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Kroblur!
After winning the bout, Matt Kroblur thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.