PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson has chosen Can't F with da South as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jack Offerson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bobberson
vs
Offerson

175 cm
33
184 lbs
19 - 20 - 0

160 cm
29
144 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Offerson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobberson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Offerson's head.

It looks like Jack Offerson has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Bobberson.
Bobberson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but Offerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Offerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Offerson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobberson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offerson is looking to clinch.
Bobberson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Bobberson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Bobberson catches Offerson right on the button with a cross.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson leaves Bobberson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bobberson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bobberson throwing shots but Offerson is blocking nicely.
Offerson tries to roll over but Bobberson keeps him under control.
Bobberson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Offerson defending well though.
Bobberson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Bobberson is trying to work for a kimura but Offerson is defending well.

Bobberson seems to be working for a kimura but Offerson defends the submission attempt.

Bobberson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bobberson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Offerson is just riding it out for now. Bobberson eventually gives up the hold.
Bobberson is thwarting Offerson's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking for a kimura but Offerson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bobberson to get the leverage.
Bobberson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bobberson avoids the attempt from Offerson to control.

Bobberson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Offerson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Offerson and Bobberson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson can't do much from the bottom here.
Bobberson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Offerson's legs.
Bobberson advances to full mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Offerson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bobberson moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bobberson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Offerson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bobberson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Offerson.
Offerson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bobberson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Offerson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobberson.
Bobberson fails with the takedown

and Offerson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Offerson passes Bobberson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bobberson wants to get back to full guard.
Offerson wants to pass the guard but Bobberson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bobberson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offerson pulls his head out easily.
Bobberson manages to get to full guard.
Offerson postures up.

Bobberson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobberson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Offerson's guard.
Bobberson forces his way into half guard.
Bobberson passes to full mount!

Bobberson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Offerson is now in Bobberson's guard. A big mistake from Bobberson there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobberson wants to improve his position but instead Offerson has moved into half guard.

Bobberson looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offerson is trying to control the action in half guard but Bobberson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Bobberson looking for submissions off his back.
Bobberson is staying active underneath Offerson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson wants to pass to mount but Bobberson is defending the position.
Bobberson tries to roll over but Offerson keeps him under control.
Bobberson won't allow Offerson to pass to mount.

Offerson is looking for a kimura here.

Bobberson looking for submissions off his back.

Bobberson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Offerson pulls his head out easily.
Bobberson has a hand on Offerson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Offerson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson fails to advance to Bobberson's back.
Bobberson is trying to escape the mount.
Bobberson regains half guard.
Billy Bobberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offerson wants to stand up but Bobberson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Offerson trying to mount his opponent but Bobberson defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bobberson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Offerson in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bobberson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Offerson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bobberson with a jab.
Offerson tries to clinch up.
Jack Offerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Offerson is defended easily by Bobberson.
Bobberson shoots for a double leg takedown but Offerson sprawls well. He's pushed Bobberson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Offerson throws a head kick but Bobberson moves out of range.
Offerson wants to clinch up but Bobberson keeps it at a distance.
Offerson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Offerson wants to clinch.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Offerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobberson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobberson lands a nice shot that snaps Offerson's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Offerson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bobberson misses with a takedown

and Offerson moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Offerson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bobberson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobberson is trying to pull guard but Offerson has him pressed against the cage.
Bobberson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Offerson pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Offerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Offerson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Offerson looks to land a left hand but Bobberson moved out of range nicely.
Offerson checks a low kick from Bobberson.
Bobberson throws a shot from downtown. Offerson moves away and avoids it.
Bobberson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bobberson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Billy Bobberson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick by Bobberson misses
enabling Offerson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Offerson. Those never looked like landing.
Bobberson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Offerson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bobberson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobberson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Offerson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Offerson is looking to clinch.
Bobberson tries a head kick but it misses.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bobberson.
Bobberson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Billy Bobberson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Offerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobberson throws a low kick but Offerson avoids it.
Offerson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bobberson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offerson throws a nice looking combination but Bobberson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bobberson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Offerson's guard.
Offerson controls Bobberson momentarily but Bobberson frees himself.

Bobberson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Offerson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bobberson has Offerson in his guard.

Bobberson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jack Offerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offerson wants to control from the top but Bobberson keeps moving.
Bobberson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bobberson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobberson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bobberson!