PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bambang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears. Brock has chosen Guns and Roses - Reckless Life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bambang
vs
Brock

177 cm
30
212 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

190 cm
29
220 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Brock!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Bambang doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Brock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brock slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Brock.
Brock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brock can't find room to land a body shot as Bambang controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brock throws a punch but it's blocked by Bambang.
Bambang fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brock misses with some punches.
Brock stalls.
Bambang is trying to drag Brock to the mat but Brock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bambang backwards.
Brock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brock is working Bambang over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock avoiding damage.
Brock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bambang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brock lands with a right to the head.
Brock has Bambang pushed against the cage.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Bambang.
Brock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bambang prevents a body shot from Brock.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brock throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brock.
Brock pushes Bambang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bambang takes a shot to the head.
Bambang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brock smiles and moves away.
Brock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Brock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brock counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bambang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bambang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bambang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bambang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bambang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brock counters with a nice leg kick.
Brock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Brock catches Bambang right on the button with a cross.
Bambang is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Brock scores with a four punch combination!
Bambang tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Brock counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brock tries to work over Bambang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bambang tries to pull guard but Brock won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Brock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang'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.

Bambang shoots and misses
and Brock counters with a stiff right hand.
Bambang tries to close the distance and clinch but Brock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bambang tries to clinch but Brock is having none of it.
Brock's corner calls for a 1-2. Brock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bambang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bambang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bambang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brock lands a nice hook to Bambang's body. Bambang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brock scores with a nice body kick.
Eddie Brock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bambang moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Brock avoiding damage.

Bambang manages to pull guard.
Brock content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eddie Brock hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Bambang moves into range and clinches up with Brock.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Bambang is trying to pull guard but Brock has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arto Bambang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brock.
Brock misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock misses with an elbow over the top.
Brock works on Bambang's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bambang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brock smiles and moves away.
Brock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brock thows a body shot but no joy.
Bambang fails with the takedown
and Brock counters with a left and a right that stings Bambang.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Arto Bambang's cut is getting worse.
Bambang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brock avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bambang misses with a takedown

and Brock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brock.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Brock struggles to land a body shot inside as Bambang controls his hands.
Brock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bambang avoids it.
Brock has a couple of punches blocked by Bambang.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brock.
Bambang tries to pull guard but Brock forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bambang blocks an elbow strike.
Brock effectively controlling the action here.
Brock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bambang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brock to keep the fight standing.
Brock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Brock fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brock just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Brock.
Bambang jumps guard but Brock stands there with Bambang around his waist. Bambang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bambang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bambang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock slowing the pace effectively.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Brock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Brock dips to his left and cracks Bambang with an uppercut!
Bambang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brock as he jumps to the side.

Bambang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bambang showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brock trying to control but Bambang postures up.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bambang seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock is controlling Bambang's trapped leg to prevent Bambang from advancing to side control.

Bambang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brock is just riding it out for now. Bambang eventually gives up the hold.
Brock looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brock controlling the position well.
Brock gets full guard.
Bambang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bambang's guard.
Brock landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brock wants to control from the top but Bambang keeps moving.
Bambang wants to sweep here but Brock controlling him for the moment.

Bambang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Brock has picked Bambang up and slammed him! Bambang can't keep hold of the triangle and Brock manages to pass to side control!
Brock is working Bambang over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bambang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bambang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brock wants to improve his position but Bambang is controlling well.
Bambang wants to control but Brock is keeping him busy.

Brock looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bambang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brock keeping hold of Bambang's head, controlling as best he can.
Arto Bambang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Brock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bambang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bambang's back!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Brock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brock 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Brock!
An out of breath Eddie Brock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.