PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe The Plumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loblaw has chosen Bob Loblaw Song as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

The Plumber
vs
Loblaw

185 cm
19
187 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe The Plumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Loblaw!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Plumber throws a right and a left that Loblaw avoids nicely.
The Plumber wants to clinch

and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Plumber's guard now.
Loblaw must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loblaw throws a big right hand that misses.

The Plumber pushes Loblaw off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Loblaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joe The Plumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loblaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Plumber thuds his right hand into Loblaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loblaw moves away from the strike by The Plumber.
Loblaw tests The Plumber's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Joe The Plumber has been cut.
Loblaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loblaw scores with a head kick. The Plumber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Loblaw throws a wild body kick that The Plumber sees coming a mile off.
Loblaw stuns The Plumber with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loblaw loads up on a big right hand but The Plumber slips the punch.
The Plumber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Horse MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - The Plumber scores with a four punch combination!
The Plumber is looking to clinch but Loblaw is avoiding it.
The Plumber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Loblaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Plumber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Plumber is looking to clinch.
Loblaw keeps the fight on the outside.
The Plumber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Loblaw.
Loblaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Plumber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Loblaw is out of range.
Loblaw misses with a body kick.

The Plumber gets caught flat footed, as Loblaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Loblaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Loblaw trying to control the position from guard on top but The Plumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber is looking to stand up but Loblaw isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Loblaw landing with the ground and pound.
Loblaw trying to control the position from guard on top but The Plumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Plumber being controlled here, momentarily.
The Plumber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The Plumber looking for a guillotine here but Loblaw defends easily.
The Plumber controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw lands a couple of elbows.
Loblaw chips away with some ground and pound.
The Plumber controls Loblaw momentarily but Loblaw frees himself.
Loblaw stands up over The Plumber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The Plumber trying to keep a closed guard but Loblaw is proving a slippery customer.
Loblaw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Loblaw won't allow The Plumber to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loblaw's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Plumber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loblaw regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Loblaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Plumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loblaw wants to sweep here but The Plumber controlling him for the moment.
The Plumber stands and throws Loblaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loblaw regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The Plumber is trying to work for a kimura but Loblaw is defending well.
Loblaw wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Loblaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe The Plumber's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The Plumber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loblaw throws a low kick but The Plumber moves out of range easily.
Loblaw lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loblaw.
The Plumber ducks under a wild hook from Loblaw.
Loblaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Loblaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Plumber throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Loblaw counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in The Plumber's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loblaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Plumber trying to keep a closed guard but Loblaw is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loblaw tries to free his leg and advance position but The Plumber is retaining full guard.
Loblaw cracks The Plumber with a solid left hand.
The Plumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loblaw is one step ahead there.
The Plumber being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Plumber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loblaw trying to hold on to The Plumber's head to control him but The Plumber postures up.
Loblaw tries to get to full guard but The Plumber has control of the leg.
The Plumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Loblaw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The Plumber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loblaw defends it well.
Loblaw gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw wants to improve his position but instead The Plumber has moved into half guard.
The Plumber wants to stand up but Loblaw is controlling the position.
Loblaw trying to control here.
Loblaw keeping control of the position.
The Plumber prevents Loblaw from improving his position.
The Plumber wants to free his trapped foot but Loblaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loblaw's head.
The Plumber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loblaw!
Poor strikes thrown by The Plumber there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Loblaw bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Loblaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The Plumber trying to control here.
Loblaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Plumber gets full guard.
The Plumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loblaw slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loblaw creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Loblaw trying to control the position but The Plumber is working away.
The Plumber is trying to control Loblaw's posture but Loblaw avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Loblaw stalls from top position.
Loblaw cracks The Plumber with a big right hand but The Plumber just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Loblaw tries to advance to mount but The Plumber denies him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Plumber defending against the ground and pound.
The Plumber is trying to control Loblaw's posture but Loblaw avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Loblaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe The Plumber's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

The Plumber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loblaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Loblaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loblaw is looking to clinch but The Plumber is avoiding it.
Bob Loblaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Plumber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Plumber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from The Plumber.

The Plumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loblaw, pushing him back against the cage.
The Plumber tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Loblaw lands with a right to the head.

Loblaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe The Plumber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Plumber moves to clinch but Loblaw breaks away

and Loblaw counters with a shoot takedown. The Plumber fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Plumber holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Plumber working a defensive guard here.
Loblaw is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The Plumber looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe The Plumber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The Plumber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loblaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Loblaw keeps the fight on the outside.
The Plumber tries to clinch up.
The Plumber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loblaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Plumber on the side of the head.
The Plumber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loblaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Plumber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Loblaw throws a push kick but The Plumber slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loblaw looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Loblaw takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loblaw lands a nice short elbow.
Loblaw controlling the action here.
The Plumber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loblaw is working away from the top position though.
The Plumber wants to get back to full guard.
Loblaw lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Loblaw working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bob Loblaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Plumber trying to control from the bottom.
Loblaw performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loblaw drops an elbow to the side of The Plumber's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber wants to get back to his feet.
Loblaw missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loblaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Plumber is looking for a sweep. Loblaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Loblaw moves nicely into side control.
Loblaw working the ground and pound from side control.
The Plumber tries to bench press Loblaw off him but Loblaw keeps the position.
Loblaw is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt The Plumber will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Loblaw wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Plumber keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Plumber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Loblaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The Plumber is working to avoid the ground and pound but Loblaw connects with a decent elbow.
The Plumber is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Loblaw is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loblaw working the ground and pound effectively.
Loblaw breaks from The Plumber's wrist control and lands an elbow.
A big strike lands for Loblaw! That's really hurt The Plumber and he's turned his back - Loblaw keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Loblaw jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Loblaw!
Bob Loblaw got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'