PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vpered kPobede (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kPobede's entrance music is Kalinka. A fine choice. Sanderson has chosen Dope - Debonair as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

kPobede
vs
Sanderson

187 cm
32
202 lbs
19 - 11 - 2

189 cm
32
196 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vpered kPobede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson tries to work over kPobede's front leg with a kick but kPobede checks it.
Sanderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
kPobede misses with a head kick.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but kPobede swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanderson shoots for a double leg takedown but kPobede sprawls well. He's pushed Sanderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but kPobede paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanderson looks for a takedown but kPobede sprawls well.
Vpered kPobede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
kPobede throws a sloppy head kick and Sanderson moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but kPobede swivels and escapes.
Sanderson has a takedown stuffed.
Sanderson moves out of range of the body kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sanderson enables kPobede to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sanderson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
kPobede is fighting to break Sanderson's control of his arms but Sanderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanderson is trying to keep kPobede in close.

Sanderson looking for a guillotine here but kPobede defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kPobede pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanderson is keeping the position for now.
Sanderson is looking to stand up but kPobede isn't so interested in that idea.
kPobede postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cael Sanderson.

Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
kPobede is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
kPobede is trying to stand back up but Sanderson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson prevents kPobede from improving his position.
Sanderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kPobede does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

kPobede is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanderson pulls his head out easily.
Sanderson working kPobede over with strikes.
kPobede tries to get to full guard but Sanderson has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kPobede pushes Sanderson off looking to stand but Sanderson dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanderson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sanderson dodges the punch combination from kPobede.
kPobede stuffs the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

kPobede feints and as Sanderson raises his hands in defense, kPobede changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kPobede looking to pass the guard.
kPobede trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Vpered kPobede will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sanderson dives in and grabs kPobede's left leg, looking for a takedown. kPobede pushes down on Sanderson's head and hops out.
kPobede throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
kPobede throws a half hearted mid kick.
kPobede slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sanderson looking to score a takedown here. kPobede is defending well but Sanderson drives through and ends up in kPobede's guard.
kPobede is looking to stand up but Sanderson isn't so interested in that idea.

Sanderson gets to his feet. kPobede looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sanderson is looking to land body kicks.
Cael Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kPobede slips a jab from Sanderson.
kPobede throws a low kick, looking for Sanderson's leg but Sanderson calmly moves out of range.
kPobede tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanderson is able to avoid easily.
Sanderson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and kPobede counters with a leg kick.
Sanderson is looking to clinch but kPobede is avoiding it.
A head kick by kPobede misses
and Sanderson counters with a left to the body.
Sanderson tries to close the distance and clinch but kPobede swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
kPobede throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
kPobede avoids the head kick by Sanderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with kPobede but kPobede pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vpered kPobede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson.
kPobede throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanderson tries to clinch but kPobede moves out of range.
Cael Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
kPobede throws a head kick that misses.
kPobede feints and then cracks Sanderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sanderson down.
kPobede lands a head kick!
Sanderson dives in and grabs kPobede's left leg, looking for a takedown. kPobede pushes down on Sanderson's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
kPobede throws a leg kick

and Sanderson counters with a single leg into guard. kPobede didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but kPobede is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but kPobede is keeping the position.
kPobede lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanderson!
Sanderson tries to hold on but kPobede pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanderson wants to get back to his feet.
kPobede prevents Sanderson from improving his position.

Sanderson has one foot on kPobede's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but kPobede circles away.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a takedown but kPobede manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
kPobede throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
kPobede keeps the fight on the outside.
kPobede misses with a body kick.
kPobede thows a body shot but no joy.
kPobede throws a leg kick which misses Sanderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Sanderson tries to avoid it.
Sanderson moves in looking to clinch but kPobede pushes him off.
kPobede lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanderson will feel that in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. kPobede defends it nicely.
Vpered kPobede has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cael Sanderson.
Sanderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
kPobede throws an overhand right that lands on Sanderson's shoulder, as Sanderson tries to avoid the shot.
Sanderson tries to clinch but kPobede moves out of range.
Sanderson with a poor takedown
and kPobede makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
kPobede throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sanderson's head.
Sanderson walks into a stiff left hand from kPobede.
kPobede connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. kPobede defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
kPobede lands a really nice looking cross but Sanderson seems unphased.

Sanderson is rocked!

kPobede is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Sanderson is in big trouble! kPobede is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Sanderson. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Vpered kPobede!