PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jure Boban (ranked 2647 p4p, 322 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 2521 p4p, 309 weight class). Roland Weudke acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Boban
vs
Weudke

175 cm
22
207 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
23
204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 2 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boban misses the jab.
Weudke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boban with a body shot.
Boban with a poor takedown
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Weudke loads up on a big right hand but Boban slips the punch.
Weudke tries to move into range but Boban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weudke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boban shoots for a double leg takedown but Weudke sprawls well. He's pushed Boban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boban throws a poor cross that misses
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Boban.
Boban looks for a takedown but Weudke sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jure Boban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weudke scoring well with a low kick there.
Boban swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Weudke to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weudke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boban.
Weudke is looking to slow Boban down with leg kicks.
Weudke blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weudke.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boban shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Weudke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boban missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boban with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Weudke looking for a sweep. Not yet Weudke, not yet.
Boban postures up in Weudke's guard and throws a big left but Weudke blocks it.
Boban throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Boban from controlling successfully.
Weudke is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weudke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boban looking to pass the guard.
Weudke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke pulls Boban in close to prevent any damage.
Boban lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke has Boban pulled in close to control his posture.
Boban throwing strikes from guard but Weudke blocks nicely.
We've been hearing that Boban has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Weudke keeping moving, preventing Boban from controlling successfully.
Boban throws a big right hand that misses.
Boban keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weudke's head.
Boban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weudke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke controlling the position.
Weudke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boban throwing strikes but missing.
Boban postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boban is looking to work some ground and pound but Weudke has wrist control.
We've been informed that Weudke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boban throwing strikes from guard but Weudke blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Weudke controls Boban momentarily but Boban frees himself.
Boban tries to free his leg and advance position but Weudke is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boban in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boban trying to control the position from guard on top but Weudke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boban lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boban throws a right hand that misses
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Boban.
Weudke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boban.
Boban half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Weudke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boban appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Boban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jure Boban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boban fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Boban, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boban misses with a hook. Weudke ducked under it nicely.
Boban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Weudke lands a jab.
Weudke darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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 Jure Boban will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weudke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boban thinking.
Boban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Weudke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weudke misses with an uppercut.
Boban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boban shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boban throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy left from Weudke finds it's target.
Boban defending well as Weudke loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boban. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boban misses with a right hand
and Weudke counters with a low kick, right behind Boban 's knee.
Weudke thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boban throws a jab but it's blocked by Weudke.
Boban throws a lazy uppercut
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
Boban fails to land the takedown.
And Weudke responds with a good body kick, but Boban manages to step out the way in time.
Boban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jure Boban. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban moves out of range of the strikes.
Boban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boban loads up on a big right hand but Weudke slips the punch.
Boban misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Weudke there.
Boban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weudke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Weudke blocks a jab.
Weudke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Boban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weudke but Weudke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Weudke misses with a straight right.
Boban staying out of range there.
Weudke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke misses with a hook. Boban ducked under it nicely.
Roland Weudke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boban swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Boban takes one on the button.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boban slips a jab from Weudke.
Weudke slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Weudke misses.
Weudke throws a hook but Boban avoids it easily.
Boban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Weudke is fending him off so far but Boban persists. Nope, Weudke circles away and we're back to standing.
Boban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weudke.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Weudke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weudke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boban is able to avoid easily.
Boban throws the left hand but Weudke avoids the punch easily.
Weudke connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boban throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke defending well as Boban loads up on a big left hand.
Weudke tries to land a front kick but Boban steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weudke.
Boban shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weudke sprawls well. Weudke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boban gets slowly back to his feet.
Boban moves out of range as Weudke strikes.
Boban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weudke slips under a jab from Boban.
Weudke moves away from the strike by Boban.
Weudke slips under a jab from Boban.
Weudke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weudke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boban.
Boban shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weudke sprawls well. Weudke wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boban gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boban with a lazy takedown attempt
and Weudke counters with a right hand to the body.
Boban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
Boban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weudke keeps Boban at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weudke counters with a thumping low kick.
Weudke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boban walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boban throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Weudke connects with a right hand. Boban shakes it off.
Weudke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weudke scores with a hook to the body. Boban takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Weudke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roland Weudke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boban.
A leg kick checked by Boban.
Boban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weudke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Weudke wants it to stay on the feet.
Boban fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jure Boban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Boban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weudke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weudke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boban swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weudke avoids the body shot from Boban.
A jab from Weudke does it's job there.
Boban throws a looping overhand right but Weudke ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boban tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weudke defends well and Boban ends up having to push Weudke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boban looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Weudke.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boban looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
Weudke lands with an uppercut that bounces Boban off the cage and back into range.
Boban shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Weudke misses with a looping right.
Weudke thows a leg kick but Boban checks it

and Boban counters with a nice double leg into side control. Weudke won't be happy with that.
Boban throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boban misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boban trying to control the position but Weudke is working away.
Weudke is looking to regain half guard here but Boban keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boban scores with punches from side control.
Boban is trying to ground and pound but Weudke uses the momentary lack of control by Boban to regain half guard.
Weudke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boban is working away from the top position though.
Weudke manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boban throws a big elbow that misses.
Boban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weudke pulls Boban in close to his closed guard and prevents Boban from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jure Boban overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boban trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boban trying to control but Weudke is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weudke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boban slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
Boban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boban throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
Weudke misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Boban.
Boban throws a hook but Weudke blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weudke! But no joy.
Boban swings for the body but Weudke moves out of range.
Boban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roland Weudke.
I think Weudke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
A less than humble Roland Weudke misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.