PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 1461 p4p, 204 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 1726 p4p, 229 weight class). Al-Khaldi comes to the cage accompanied by Terror - Shot Of Reality. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Al-Khaldi
vs
Stonedberg

182 cm
33
191 lbs
24 - 6 - 0

197 cm
42
200 lbs
33 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik Al-Khaldi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonedberg moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stonedbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a lazy body kick
and Al-Khaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stonedberg falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Al-Khaldi counter with a right hand.
Stonedberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stonedberg throws a lazy right hand but Al-Khaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Stonedberg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stonedberg. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi swinging wildly here.
Stonedberg scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al-Khaldi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stonedberg checks it well.
Al-Khaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Stonedberg instigates a clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg tries to throw a body punch but Al-Khaldi avoids it by throwing Stonedberg back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg tries to work over Al-Khaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg misses with some punches.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi prevents Stonedberg from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Al-Khaldi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Al-Khaldi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg is trying to push Al-Khaldi away but Al-Khaldi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Al-Khaldi controls his hands.
Al-Khaldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Al-Khaldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stonedberg's elbow.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg lands with a light punch inside.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Stonedberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an 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!
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a body shot.
Stonedberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Al-Khaldi blocking some punches.
Stonedberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a shoulder strike.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Al-Khaldi looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stonedberg, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonedberg throws out the jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Al-Khaldi's head.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al-Khaldi throws out a loose jab but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stonedberg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Decent striking displayed by Stonedberg there.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonedberg throws a front kick that sends Al-Khaldi stumbling back into the cage.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.

Stonedberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Al-Khaldi's elbow.
Stonedberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stonedberg or not.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Al-Khaldi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stonedberg gets through Al-Khaldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Stonedberg as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stonedberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Al-Khaldi cracks Stonedberg with a nice body shot.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al-Khaldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi tries a body shot but Stonedberg blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stonedberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Al-Khaldi blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
Stonedberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al-Khaldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Al-Khaldi throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi misses with a body punch.
Al-Khaldi is leaning against Stonedberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Al-Khaldi scores with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Al-Khaldi controls the action.
Al-Khaldi prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Al-Khaldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al-Khaldi lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Al-Khaldi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stonedberg lands with a right to the head.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Stonedberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malik Al-Khaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Al-Khaldi's leg. Al-Khaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Al-Khaldi misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stonedberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Al-Khaldi is looking to counter punch.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Al-Khaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al-Khaldi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi moves forwards but Stonedberg connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Malik Al-Khaldi's cut is getting worse.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stonedberg wants to counter with a clinch but Al-Khaldi pushes him away.
Stonedberg is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stonedberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stonedberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stonedberg throws a push kick but Al-Khaldi slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Al-Khaldi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Al-Khaldi misses its intended target.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range of the body kick.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stonedberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
Michael Stonedberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al-Khaldi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stonedberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Stonedberg coming out on top.
A bone on bone clash there as Al-Khaldi blocks the leg kick.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
Stonedberg clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Stonedberg strikes.
Al-Khaldi throwing a counter right hand but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg lands with a cross.
Stonedberg connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al-Khaldi.
An inside leg kick from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a hook. Al-Khaldi ducked under it nicely.
Al-Khaldi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stonedberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stonedberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Al-Khaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Al-Khaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stonedberg throws a body kick that misses
and Al-Khaldi counters with a stiff right hand.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stonedberg clobbers Al-Khaldi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Al-Khaldi was well out of range.
Al-Khaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonedberg ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
Stonedberg feints and then cracks Al-Khaldi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Al-Khaldi down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stonedberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that half lands.
Al-Khaldi misses with a left hand
and Stonedberg counters with a nice body kick.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Al-Khaldi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stonedberg has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Stonedberg!
Michael Stonedberg thanked the fans post fight for their support.