PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Starner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Dubonet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubonet has chosen Kevin Chalfant - Hold on to the vision in your eyes as his entrance music. 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.

Starner
vs
Dubonet

172 cm
30
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

185 cm
38
161 lbs
27 - 22 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Glen Starner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francois Dubonet!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubonet darts in trying to clinch

and Starner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Starner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Starner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Starner moves nicely into side control.
Starner lands some shots froms side control.
Dubonet tries to bench press Starner off him but Starner keeps the position.

Starner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dubonet knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubonet is looking for a sweep.
Dubonet is not content to let Starner control the position.
The ground and pound from Starner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubonet wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dubonet tries to bench press Starner off him but Starner keeps the position.
Starner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Starner 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.
Starner is working Dubonet over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dubonet stops Starner from passing to mount.
Starner grinds an elbow into Dubonet's temple.
Starner taking a breather here.
Starner throws a strike aimed at the side of Dubonet's head but Dubonet avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starner is looking to take a break and control but Dubonet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Starner advances to mount.
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!
Starner lands a couple of good shots and Dubonet has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Dubonet defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Starner's arms.
Dubonet trying to control the hands but Starner won't let him.

Starner working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Starner.
A lull in the action here.

Dubonet is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Starner keeps control of the position as Dubonet tries to break free.
Dubonet covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Starner is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Starner missing with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starner is trying to control but Dubonet is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Starner lands a nice shot to the head.
Starner with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Starner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Starner unloading with bombs!
Dubonet is in a horrible position here. Starner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Starner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dubonet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dubonet trying to control but Starner postures up.
Starner wants to control but Dubonet is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Starner misses with a straight left.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
That kick from Dubonet tenderised Starner's leg. Starner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Francois Dubonet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starner swinging wildly here.
Starner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Starner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dubonet throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dubonet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glen Starner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Starner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dubonet as he jumps to the side.
Dubonet throws a sloppy head kick and Starner moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Starner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dubonet - the referee stops the clock and Starner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dubonet. Starner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dubonet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Starner misses with an uppercut.

Starner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubonet tries to bench press Starner off him but Starner keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starner throwing strikes but Dubonet manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Dubonet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Starner is avoiding damage well.
Dubonet in side control, throwing shots but Starner defends.
Dubonet cracks Starner with a big right hand but Starner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Starner struggling a bit here.
Dubonet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Starner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Starner is looking to regain half guard here but Dubonet keeps moving and retains side control.
Starner can't do much from the bottom here.
Dubonet laying and praying for a moment but Starner takes advantage and regains half guard.
Starner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dubonet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Starner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dubonet pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Dubonet.
Starner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Starner wants to get back to full guard.
Dubonet working Starner over with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starner taking some punishment here, with Dubonet in his half guard.

Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dubonet prevents Starner from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dubonet connects with a nice short shot to Starner's temple.
Starner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dubonet slips a nice elbow through Starner's hands, connecting with Starner's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dubonet lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Starner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dubonet winds up and cracks Starner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Starner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubonet is working away from the top position though.

Starner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Starner actively working from the bottom here.
Starner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubonet.
Dubonet scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Starner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dubonet decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Dubonet moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dubonet closes the distance but Starner moves to the side

and Starner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Starner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Starner stops Dubonet from standing up.
Starner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dubonet is keeping the position for now.
Dubonet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Starner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner trying to control but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
Starner throws an elbow that misses. Dubonet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Starner's guard. Nice move by Dubonet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francois Dubonet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Starner misses with a wild body shot.
Dubonet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Starner.
Dubonet tries to work over Starner's front leg with a kick but Starner checks it.
A big left from Dubonet misses.
Dubonet scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Starner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Starner blocks a head kick by Dubonet.
A nice combination there by Dubonet.
Starner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dubonet at a distance.
Dubonet misses with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Starner!
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!
Dubonet scores with a push kick.
Dubonet slips under a jab.
Dubonet just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubonet scoring well with a low kick there.
Dubonet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dubonet.
Starner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubonet moves away.
Dubonet catches Starner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Francois Dubonet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubonet manages to avoid it.
Starner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Starner swings for the body but Dubonet moves out of range.
Dubonet moves out of range as Starner strikes.
Dubonet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Starner moves out of range.
Starner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dubonet.
Dubonet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Starner tries to clinch up but Dubonet circles away and keeps his distance.
Starner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubonet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Starner somewhat.
Starner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dubonet's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dubonet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starner. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet connects with a single shot there.
Dubonet throws a head kick but Starner moves out of range.
Dubonet misses with the combination.
Dubonet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Starner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dubonet looks to throw a body kick

and Starner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dubonet won't be happy with that.
Dubonet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lull in the action here.
Starner working the ground and pound.
Starner trying to control the position but Dubonet is working away.
Starner 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Starner trying to control the action but Dubonet is working from the bottom.
Dubonet struggling a bit here.
Starner is looking to take a break and control but Dubonet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Starner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Starner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dubonet has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubonet wants to control but Starner postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubonet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Starner has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Starner landing a few strikes.

Starner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dubonet is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Starner wants to control for a moment but Dubonet uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Starner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Starner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Glen Starner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Starner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Starner!
A very excited looking Glen Starner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.