PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Money Papers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Money Papers has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wobinson
vs
Papers

185 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Money Papers!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wobinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Papers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wobinson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wobinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wobinson trying to mount his opponent but Papers defends it.
Papers tries to kick Wobinson off but Wobinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Papers wants to improve his position but Wobinson is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papers is looking to control Wobinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Papers avoid being mounted?
Wobinson throwing shots but Papers is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wobinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Papers sees it coming and defends easily.
Papers is concentrating on defense, preventing Wobinson from advancing position.
Wobinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Papers is staying active underneath Wobinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wobinson with a poor takedown
and Papers counters with a left and a right that stings Wobinson.
Wobinson looks to clinch

and Papers counters with a crisp one two that drops Wobinson! Papers thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wobinson to his feet! Wobinson is in big trouble!

Wobinson is rocked!
Wobinson tries for a takedown but Papers circles away easily
and Papers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wobinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wobinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wobinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Papers wants to control but Wobinson postures up.

Wobinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Papers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wobinson but great work by Papers.
Wobinson tries to control but Papers manages to take his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wobinson trying to control the hands but Papers won't let him.
Wobinson is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papers keeps control of the position easily here as Wobinson tries to buck him off.
Wobinson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Papers.
Papers has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Papers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wobinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Money Papers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Papers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wobinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papers thinking.
Papers misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wobinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wobinson darts in looking for a takedown but Papers gets double underhooks and turns Wobinson into the ropes.
Wobinson jumps guard but Papers stands there with Wobinson around his waist. Wobinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Wobinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Papers just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wobinson is trying to pull guard but Papers has him pressed against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Papers just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wobinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wobinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wobinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wobinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wobinson with a poor takedown

and Papers counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wobinson! Papers lets Wobinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wobinson has his takedown stuffed
and Papers counters with a huge right that knocks Wobinson out cold! Papers is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Money Papers!