PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Penguin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and xXx Jobber xXx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. 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.

Penguin
vs
Jobber xXx

170 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

150 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 119 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Penguin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 119 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, xXx Jobber xXx!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jobber xXx looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Penguin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jobber xXx's efforts to push away.
Penguin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jobber xXx's efforts to push away.
Penguin trying to control the position but instead, Jobber xXx has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penguin into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jobber xXx manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Penguin.
Some wild striking there from Penguin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penguin throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Jobber xXx moves into the clinch successfully.
Penguin avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jobber xXx breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Penguin.
A low kick from Penguin is predictable there
and Jobber xXx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penguin throws a sloppy head kick
and Penguin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Jobber xXx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penguin could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penguin taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jobber xXx is trying to force a seperation but Penguin has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penguin throws a sloppy head kick
and Jobber xXx cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Jobber xXx pushes Penguin up against the cage in a clinch.
Penguin is looking to control Jobber xXx's arms but Jobber xXx gets an underhook and turns him. Now Penguin has his back to the cage.
Jobber xXx is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobber xXx has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Penguin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jobber xXx is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maybe Penguin would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Jobber xXx working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Penguin has Jobber xXx pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by King Penguin.

Jobber xXx moves into the clinch.
Penguin stalls.
Penguin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jobber xXx is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Penguin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Penguin taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jobber xXx tries to break the clinch but Penguin is controlling the position.
Penguin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by King Penguin.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

xXx Jobber xXx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jobber xXx clinches with his opponent.
Jobber xXx working hard to break the clinch.
Jobber xXx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penguin is pushing Jobber xXx up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jobber xXx wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Penguin has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penguin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jobber xXx's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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.
Penguin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by King Penguin.

Jobber xXx clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber xXx wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Penguin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

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.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King Penguin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penguin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to xXx Jobber xXx.
Well Jobber xXx 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... xXx Jobber xXx!