PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Shamwow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roberts's choice of entrance music: The Legion of Doom Theme. Jake Roberts will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Shamwow
vs
Roberts

178 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
195 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Shamwow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shamwow moved out of range.
Shamwow lands with a nice body punch.
Shamwow scores with a body shot.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Shamwow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Shamwow scores with a takedown into Roberts's guard.
Shamwow wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Shamwow wants to get up but he can't break Roberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shamwow tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts is trying to control the position but Shamwow postures up.
Shamwow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Roberts pulls Shamwow in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Frank Shamwow wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shamwow lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.
Shamwow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roberts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a right and a left that Shamwow avoids nicely.
Jake Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a right hand that Shamwow ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamwow also avoids with ease.
Roberts looks to land a right hand but Shamwow moved out of range.
Roberts misses with the combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamwow, as that shot connected.
Shamwow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roberts.
Shamwow misses with a series of wild punches.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Shamwow.
Roberts misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts moves out of range of the body kick from Shamwow.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roberts tries to clinch but Shamwow is having none of it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamwow.
Roberts throws a right hand that Shamwow ducks under and follows up with a left that Shamwow also avoids with ease.
Shamwow lands a lovely overhand right.
Shamwow catches Roberts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shamwow moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Roberts takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Shamwow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts striking off his back but it's not causing Shamwow any problems.
Shamwow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roberts's guard.

Shamwow stands and steps away. Roberts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roberts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts throws the left hand but Shamwow avoids the punch easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to land body kicks.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
Shamwow cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
Shamwow scores with a body shot.
Shamwow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamwow.
Roberts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shamwow counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamwow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roberts looks gassed!
Shamwow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamwow, as that shot connected.
Roberts misses with a hook. Shamwow ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Shamwow.
Shamwow cracks Roberts with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roberts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamwow manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamwow, as that shot connected.
Roberts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shamwow circles away quickly and effectively.
Shamwow clobbers Roberts with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Roberts takes one on the button.

Roberts is rocked!
Crunch! Shamwow slams his shin into Roberts's torso.
Roberts takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamwow connects with a jab.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamwow finish him?
Shamwow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamwow throws a combination. Roberts tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Shamwow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roberts napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shamwow scores with punches from side control.
Shamwow working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamwow trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts tries to buck Shamwow off but Shamwow is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shamwow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Shamwow thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Shamwow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
Roberts wants to slow Shamwow down by chopping away at his legs.
Shamwow moves out of range as Roberts strikes.
Shamwow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamwow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roberts swings for the body but Shamwow moves out of range.

Roberts tries to sprawl but Shamwow drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Roberts gets back to full guard.
Shamwow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roberts swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Roberts has an active guard here but Shamwow has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Shamwow wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to control Shamwow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Shamwow slows the pace down in half guard.
Roberts gets full guard.

Roberts looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shamwow has picked Roberts up and slammed him! Roberts can't keep hold of the triangle and Shamwow manages to pass to side control!

Shamwow decides to stand back up. Shamwow steps back and let's Roberts get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamwow, as that shot connected.
Roberts misses with the body kick
and Shamwow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamwow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shamwow throws a series of strikes that have Roberts backpedaling.
Shamwow lands a nice looking body kick.
Shamwow thows a body shot but no joy.
Shamwow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shamwow ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Shamwow fails to land with a series of punches.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Shamwow moves away and avoids it.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Jake Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shamwow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Roberts throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamwow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamwow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roberts's sensitive parts.
Roberts falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamwow counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamwow with a jab.
Shamwow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Shamwow lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Shamwow.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Shamwow scores with a leg kick.
Shamwow connects with a looping right hand.
Shamwow lands with a nice body kick.
Shamwow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Frank Shamwow is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shamwow lands the left hand.
Shamwow lands with an overhand left.
Shamwow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shamwow lands a really nice looking cross but Roberts seems unphased.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamwow.
Shamwow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamwow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shamwow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Shamwow.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shamwow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roberts momentarily.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shamwow scores with a nice right hand.
Shamwow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamwow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roberts if he has to take too many more of those.
Roberts takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Shamwow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberts to the mat! Roberts manages to get full guard.
Roberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shamwow controls the pace.

Shamwow gets to his feet - Roberts follows without any prompting.
Good shot there by Shamwow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shamwow digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Shamwow ducks down to avoid it.
Shamwow scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shamwow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Shamwow throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shamwow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shamwow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts misses with a body shot
and Shamwow counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Shamwow catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Shamwow tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Roberts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shamwow lands with a nice body kick.
Shamwow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shamwow scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shamwow cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Shamwow ducks down to avoid it.
Shamwow scores with a kick to the body.
Shamwow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamwow scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Shamwow. Beautiful body shot.
Shamwow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by Shamwow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shamwow connects with a looping right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Shamwow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Shamwow shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roberts napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Shamwow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Roberts to his feet.
Roberts gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shamwow lands a lovely overhand right.
Roberts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamwow connects with a jab.
Roberts takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamwow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shamwow works the jab nicely.
Roberts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roberts misses with an uppercut. Shamwow saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts tried to score with a low kick but Shamwow checks it.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamwow counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts throws a hook but Shamwow avoids it easily.
Roberts throws a body punch but Shamwow moves out of range.
A combination from Shamwow does no damage.
Roberts tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shamwow is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Shamwow. Beautiful body shot.
Shamwow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamwow looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamwow counters with a low kick, right behind Roberts 's knee.
Shamwow dips to his left and cracks Roberts with an uppercut!
Roberts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamwow connects with a crisp jab.
Shamwow cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamwow lands with an overhand left.
Roberts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shamwow with a jab.
Shamwow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow cracks a nice hook into Roberts's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Shamwow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roberts doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamwow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamwow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Shamwow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamwow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roberts tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shamwow counters with a right hand to the body.
Shamwow connects with a body shot.
Shamwow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamwow cracks the inside of Roberts's front leg.
Roberts takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shamwow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shamwow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Shamwow lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shamwow!
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Shamwow.
Shamwow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberts's head.

Shamwow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roberts tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shamwow is in Roberts's guard.

Shamwow stands up and waves to Roberts to follow him.
Roberts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamwow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roberts will feel that in the morning.
Shamwow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamwow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roberts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shamwow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Shamwow lunges at Roberts with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roberts's hand.
Roberts swings for the body but Shamwow moves out of range.
Shamwow avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shamwow clearly takes that 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.

Jab from Shamwow.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shamwow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roberts really felt that one!
Shamwow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shamwow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberts throws out the jab.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.
Shamwow lands with a thumping leg kick.

Shamwow shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roberts is trying to defend but Shamwow finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shamwow tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roberts controls his leg.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard but Shamwow has passed into side control.
Roberts is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shamwow controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shamwow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamwow has a good base and remains in mount.
Shamwow content just to control the position here.
Roberts is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamwow has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamwow looking to control but Roberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shamwow is really struggling to control Roberts but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Shamwow content just to control the position here.

We're going to have a standup here because Frank Shamwow wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Roberts throws a low kick, looking for Shamwow's leg but Shamwow calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shamwow.

Shamwow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roberts did well to prevent Shamwow getting side control.
Roberts gets full guard.

Shamwow gets to his feet. Roberts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shamwow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Shamwow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamwow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Shamwow avoids them all with ease.
Shamwow lands a nice looking body shot.
Shamwow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roberts tries to clinch up
and Shamwow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts scores with a nice head shot.
Roberts throws a jab when Shamwow was well out of range.
Roberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamwow is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Shamwow.
Shamwow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roberts moves away.
Roberts throws a hook but Shamwow avoids it easily.
Roberts throws a low kick but Shamwow avoids it.
Roberts misses with a straight left.
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shamwow counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamwow.
Roberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamwow.
Shamwow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamwow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roberts in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts misses with a double jab
and Shamwow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shamwow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamwow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Shamwow had his way with Jake Roberts in that round.
That's time! Shamwow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Roberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shamwow punishes Roberts's body with a nice straight punch.
Shamwow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamwow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Shamwow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberts dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberts misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shamwow counters with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Roberts misses
and Roberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Shamwow catches Roberts right on the button with a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Shamwow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shamwow.
Good shot there by Shamwow.
Roberts takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roberts walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shamwow keeps Roberts at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roberts is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamwow cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Shamwow.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shamwow - that will leave a mark!
Roberts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shamwow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamwow feints and then cracks Roberts's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Roberts down.

Shamwow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shamwow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Shamwow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Roberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shamwow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to improve his position but Shamwow isn't that keen on the idea.
Shamwow controlling his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Roberts is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shamwow controlling the pace for now.
Roberts wants to control but Shamwow is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamwow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts is trying desperately to improve position.
Frank Shamwow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Roberts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamwow content just to control the position here.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Shamwow's attempts to control the action.
Jake Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamwow prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Shamwow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamwow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:41
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:41
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Shamwow!
Frank Shamwow is the new middleweight champion!