PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Goless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Goless
vs
Boy

176 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Goless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Boy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy goes for a double leg but Goless avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goless continues to drive forward.
Goless has had enough of the clinch but Boy keeps him there for the moment.
Goless is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Goless turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Goless manages to end up in side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goless landing a few strikes.
Boy tries to bench press Goless off him but Goless keeps the position.
Boy keeps trying to improve his position.
Goless just content to control the position.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Goless stalls from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goless scoring with punches from side control.

Goless is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to improve position but can't.
Boy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goless off and has taken his back!

Boy is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Goless defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Goless wants to control his opponent's hands but Boy gets his hands free.
Boy is trying to stick to Goless's back but Goless is turning into Boy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goless.
Goless controlling from the top position.
Goless wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Robbie Goless wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Goless takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boy tries for a takedown but Goless circles away easily

and Goless counters with a single leg into guard. Boy didn't expect that.
Robbie Goless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Boy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boy looking for a guillotine here but Goless defends easily.
Boy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Goless has passed into side control.
Goless advances nicely into full mount.
Goless tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boy is desperately trying to improve his position but Goless has a good base and remains in mount.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking for a sweep.
Boy looks winded!
Boy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goless connects with a decent elbow.
Goless working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goless working the ground and pound.
Boy is trying to improve his position.
Goless trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
Goless content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Goless is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
Goless controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robbie Goless has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boy somewhat.
Boy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Goless counters by moving into the clinch.
Boy has Goless pressed against the cage, preventing Goless from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Goless lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goless wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Goless has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goless content just to control the position here.

Goless throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boy has his hands clasped together but Goless breaks the hold and Boy is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Goless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Goless!