PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Esponja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eta Nurburgring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nurburgring is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Asaf Avidan - One day. Bob Esponja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eta Nurburgring's chin.

Esponja
vs
Nurburgring

178 cm
23
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Bob Esponja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eta Nurburgring!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nurburgring throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Esponja tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurburgring is in Esponja's guard.
Nurburgring trying to control the position from guard on top but Esponja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esponja keeping full guard, as Nurburgring tries to pass.
Esponja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurburgring scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja keeping moving, preventing Nurburgring from controlling successfully.
Esponja is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nurburgring dives into side control.
Nurburgring trying to control the position but Esponja is working away.

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

Nurburgring tries for a kimura but Esponja is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Esponja sneaks out the side door and pushes Nurburgring away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Esponja dives in and grabs Nurburgring's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nurburgring pushes down on Esponja's head and hops out.
Esponja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nurburgring counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Esponja's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurburgring wants to control from the top but Esponja keeps moving.
Esponja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurburgring throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurburgring accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Esponja pushes Nurburgring off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Esponja tries to sprawl but Nurburgring drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Nurburgring seems to be working for a kimura but Esponja defends the submission attempt.
Nurburgring thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Esponja is refusing to be controlled, as Nurburgring sits in half guard.
Nurburgring trying to pass the guard but Esponja defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nurburgring is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esponja is refusing to be controlled, as Nurburgring sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eta Nurburgring dominated that round.
That's time! Esponja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nurburgring looking to score a takedown here. Esponja is defending well but Nurburgring drives through and ends up in Esponja's guard.
Esponja trying to keep a closed guard but Nurburgring is proving a slippery customer.
Nurburgring throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurburgring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurburgring being controlled here momentarily.
Esponja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Esponja pushes Nurburgring off and gets back to his feet.
Nurburgring shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esponja slips a straight right by Nurburgring.
Nurburgring fails with a takedown attempt.
Esponja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bob Esponja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esponja changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurburgring tries to avoid it but Esponja manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurburgring to the ground. Nurburgring escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nurburgring shoots in looking for a takedown but Esponja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurburgring's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bob Esponja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eta Nurburgring.
Nurburgring shoots in looking for a takedown but Esponja manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurburgring's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nurburgring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esponja.
A swing and a miss from Nurburgring.
Nurburgring misses the shot to the body.
Esponja's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nurburgring connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Esponja scrambles back to his feet.

Esponja feints and as Nurburgring raises his hands in defense, Esponja changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nurburgring is breathing heavily.
Esponja trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Esponja is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Esponja working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nurburgring's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Esponja works over Nurburgring with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esponja content to stall in guard here.
Esponja landing with the ground and pound.
Esponja looking to sit in guard and control but Nurburgring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nurburgring won't allow Esponja to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurburgring is looking to work some ground and pound but Esponja has wrist control.
Esponja is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nurburgring wants to control from the top but Esponja keeps moving.

Nurburgring drops back, looking for a kneebar! Esponja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Esponja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Esponja!
Nurburgring manages to work his way to half guard, despite Esponja's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nurburgring is trying to stand.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esponja in particular looking to stall.
Esponja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nurburgring defending well though.
Esponja prevents Nurburgring from standing back up.
Nurburgring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Esponja is trying to control. Nurburgring wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Esponja seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurburgring is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Esponja scores with a couple of nice shots.
Esponja looks to land a strike but Nurburgring avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Esponja 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. This is the final round!

Esponja doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Nurburgring counters with a shoot takedown. Esponja fights it but they end up in guard.
Esponja preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurburgring throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Esponja pulls Nurburgring in close to prevent any damage.
Esponja on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Esponja tries to get out of the position.
Nurburgring's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nurburgring connects with a couple of short punches.
Eta Nurburgring has got the better of the ground game so far.
Esponja keeping full guard, as Nurburgring tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurburgring accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nurburgring passes Esponja's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Nurburgring is trying for a kimura here. Esponja looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nurburgring wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eta Nurburgring!
Eta Nurburgring decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.