PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Kleeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Predrag Stojanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Predrag Stojanic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kleeman
vs
Stojanic

201 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Kleeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Predrag Stojanic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojanic misses with a wild combination.
Stojanic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Kleeman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stojanic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stojanic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stojanic throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

Kleeman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Stojanic throws a series of punches but Kleeman avoids them all with ease.
Stojanic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stojanic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kleeman blocks a head kick by Stojanic.
Kleeman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stojanic tries a head kick but it misses.
Kleeman thuds his shin into the meat of Stojanic's side.
Stojanic looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Kleeman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stojanic can't keep his opponent in guard - Kleeman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kleeman decides to stand up.

Kleeman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stojanic stops Kleeman from passing to mount.
Kleeman controls the position from side control.
Kleeman working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojanic prevents Kleeman from improving position.
Kleeman is putting a hurting on Stojanic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kleeman landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleeman tries to move to mount but Stojanic blocks the move with his legs.
Kleeman controlling from side mount.
Stojanic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stojanic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stojanic is looking to escape.
Kleeman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kleeman trying to control from half guard but Stojanic is working away.
Stojanic wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojanic missing with punches from the bottom.
Kleeman winds up and cracks Stojanic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kleeman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stojanic keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kleeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kleeman gets a takedown into half guard.
Stojanic trying to hold on to Kleeman's head to control him but Kleeman postures up.
Stojanic tries to roll over but Kleeman keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stojanic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kleeman 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.

Kleeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Stojanic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stojanic trying to control but Kleeman postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Kleeman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Kleeman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kleeman.
Stojanic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojanic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kleeman darts in and clinches Stojanic up against the cage.
Stojanic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kleeman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stojanic misses with a wild combination.
Stojanic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stojanic throws a nice looking combination but Kleeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kleeman throws a body punch but Stojanic moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Stojanic.

Kleeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kleeman slips a nice elbow through Stojanic's hands, connecting with Stojanic's forehead.
Kleeman passes to full mount!
Kleeman controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojanic is working to get back to half guard.
Kleeman content just to control the position here.
Stojanic reaches up to try and control the position but Kleeman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Stojanic rolls and tries to escape and now Kleeman has his back!
Stojanic tries to break free.
Kleeman lands a shot to the head.
Stojanic tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kleeman scores with punches from the back.
Will Kleeman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stojanic wants to escape the position.
Stojanic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kleeman keeps control of the position easily here as Stojanic tries to buck him off.
Stojanic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kleeman not allowing Stojanic to control his hands.
Stojanic is trapped and Kleeman is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Good control from Kleeman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojanic controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I really don't envy Stojanic right now.
Kleeman keeps control of the position easily here as Stojanic tries to buck him off.

Stojanic fending off the submission attempt from Kleeman.
You can see the frustration on Stojanic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Martin Kleeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kleeman trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kleeman lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stojanic.
Stojanic breaks Kleeman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Kleeman is looking for a triangle but Stojanic pushes his legs off easily.

Kleeman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stojanic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stojanic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stojanic connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kleeman has control of Stojanic's left arm, preventing Stojanic from doing any damage.
Stojanic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kleeman is trying to control the position but Stojanic postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Kleeman dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stojanic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stojanic misses with a looping left.
Predrag Stojanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stojanic looks to land a combination but Kleeman avoids it well.
Kleeman throws a body punch but Stojanic moves out of range.
Stojanic misses with a two punch combination.
Stojanic misses with a head kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kleeman.
Stojanic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stojanic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stojanic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kleeman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stojanic is looking to control Kleeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stojanic avoid being mounted?
Stojanic has a hand on Kleeman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kleeman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kleeman controlling the position easily from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleeman looking to control but Stojanic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stojanic is working to get back to half guard.
Kleeman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kleeman trying to control but Stojanic is having none of it.
Predrag Stojanic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stojanic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stojanic wants to get back to full guard.
Stojanic has a hand on Kleeman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kleeman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kleeman with shots to the head and body - Stojanic looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kleeman with the ground and pound from mount.
Kleeman controlling from the full mount.
Kleeman landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojanic throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kleeman. What's that going to do exactly?
Stojanic is bucking up trying to escape but Kleeman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Kleeman quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kleeman but it's paid off an Stojanic is forced to tap! Nice work by Kleeman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Kleeman!