PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Shazzlefraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shazzlefraz has chosen Welcom Home (Sanitarium) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Sven Shazzlefraz looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Joe
vs
Shazzlefraz

180 cm
22
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

173 cm
21
169 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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 Helsinki, Robot Joe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Shazzlefraz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shazzlefraz tries a low kick but Joe avoids it.

Joe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joe wants to control from the top but Shazzlefraz keeps moving.
Joe passes into half guard.

Joe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shazzlefraz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joe.

Joe is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Shazzlefraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shazzlefraz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Shazzlefraz kicks Joe off and gets back to his feet.
Joe takes one to the side of the head.

Joe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shazzlefraz!
Joe takes Shazzlefraz's back.
Shazzlefraz wants to control his opponent's hands but Joe gets his hands free.

Joe looking for the choke but no joy.

Shazzlefraz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Shazzlefraz trying to control the hands but Joe breaks the grip.
Shazzlefraz staying busy and making it hard for Joe to control.

Joe looking for the choke but no joy.
Shazzlefraz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe not doing much here.
Shazzlefraz gets back to full guard.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joe tries to free his leg and advance position but Shazzlefraz is retaining full guard.
Joe postures up.
Shazzlefraz keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Shazzlefraz is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe wants to control from the top but Shazzlefraz keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Joe gets a takedown into half guard.
Shazzlefraz trying to control but Joe postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Joe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Joe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shazzlefraz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shazzlefraz is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
Joe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Joe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shazzlefraz gets back to full guard.
Joe advances to half guard.
Joe passes to full mount!
Shazzlefraz looks gassed!

Joe jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shazzlefraz manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Joe tries for a kimura but Shazzlefraz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robot Joe dominated 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.

Joe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe is tying to control. Shazzlefraz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Joe controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shazzlefraz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Shazzlefraz manages to get to full guard.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Shazzlefraz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joe trying to control but Shazzlefraz is working from the bottom.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shazzlefraz keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Shazzlefraz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robot Joe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Robot Joe just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Shazzlefraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shazzlefraz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shazzlefraz has his takedown stuffed

and Joe counters with a shoot takedown. Shazzlefraz fights it but they end up in guard.
Shazzlefraz is breathing heavily.

Joe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joe wants to pass the guard but Shazzlefraz is keeping the position.
Joe pushes down on Shazzlefraz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joe is tying to control. Shazzlefraz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Shazzlefraz is defending well.
Well, if Joe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Joe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shazzlefraz is just riding it out for now. Joe eventually gives up the hold.
Joe trying to mount his opponent but Shazzlefraz defends it.

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.

Joe seems to be looking for submissions.
Joe trying to control the action but Shazzlefraz is working from the bottom.
Joe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Shazzlefraz is trying to get back to full guard.
Shazzlefraz is in trouble now - Joe has advanced to mount!

Joe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Joe controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Shazzlefraz is just out of range.
Joe with a poor takedown

and Shazzlefraz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Joe won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Joe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Shazzlefraz tries for a kimura but Joe is defending well.
Joe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Joe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shazzlefraz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shazzlefraz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joe trying to control from half guard but Shazzlefraz is working away.

Joe is trying to work for a kimura but Shazzlefraz is defending well.

Joe seems to be looking for submissions.

Joe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Joe passes to side control.
Joe tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Joe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Joe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Joe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shazzlefraz, who protects the arm well.

Joe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Joe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Joe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shazzlefraz has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazzlefraz is trying to control Joe's posture but Joe avoids it.
Shazzlefraz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shazzlefraz prevents Joe from moving into mount.
Joe is looking to take a break and control but Shazzlefraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joe tries to move to mount but Shazzlefraz blocks the move with his legs.

Joe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shazzlefraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shazzlefraz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four 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.
Joe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shazzlefraz keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shazzlefraz to the mat! Shazzlefraz manages to get full guard.

Joe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joe stopping the sweep attempt from Shazzlefraz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robot Joe clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Joe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Joe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shazzlefraz tries to buck Joe off but Joe is having none of it.
Shazzlefraz is not content to let Joe control the position.

Joe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shazzlefraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shazzlefraz prevents Joe from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shazzlefraz manages to get back to half guard.
Shazzlefraz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Joe wants to take a breather but Shazzlefraz is having none of it.
Shazzlefraz trying to control but Joe postures up.
Joe wants to free his trapped foot but Shazzlefraz is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Joe is looking for a kimura here.
Joe is tying to control. Shazzlefraz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Joe controlling the action here.
Joe wants to take a breather but Shazzlefraz is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joe misses with a takedown

and Shazzlefraz counters with a shoot takedown. Joe fights it but they end up in guard.

Joe is looking for a triangle but Shazzlefraz pushes his legs off easily.

Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shazzlefraz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shazzlefraz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shazzlefraz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shazzlefraz advances to half guard.
Shazzlefraz throwing shots but Joe is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe is pressing down on Shazzlefraz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shazzlefraz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe is trying to control the position but Shazzlefraz postures up.
Shazzlefraz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Joe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shazzlefraz is looking to escape.
Joe controlling the pace for now.
Joe looking to control but Shazzlefraz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Joe working for a submission but Shazzlefraz is keeping him at bay.
Joe moves to the back.

Joe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Joe looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Shazzlefraz taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robot Joe!
Robot Joe retains his welterweight title!