PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Obworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen I'm fat as his entrance music. Jacob Obworth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Obworth
vs
Boy

199 cm
42
261 lbs
34 - 17 - 1

150 cm
40
262 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Obworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Obworth does no damage.

Obworth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Obworth showed some decent athleticism there.
Obworth thows a huge punch but Boy dodges it nicely.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Obworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Obworth.
Boy is looking for a sweep. Obworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obworth.
Obworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obworth throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.
Boy trying to control from the bottom.
Obworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Obworth slips a nice elbow through Boy's hands, connecting with Boy's forehead.
Boy tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Obworth winds up and cracks Boy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Obworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Obworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Obworth throwing strikes but missing.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boy keeping full guard, as Obworth tries to pass.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth preventing the sweep.

Obworth drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Obworth off! Obworth jumps back into Boy's guard.

Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obworth manages to get himself to full guard.

Obworth has his foot on Boy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boy works his way back into a safe position though.
Obworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obworth is on top in guard.

Obworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Obworth with a nice head shot there.
Obworth lands a couple of digs.
Obworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Boy trying to strike off his back.
Obworth pushes down on Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obworth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Obworth working over Boy with some ground and pound. Boy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boy taking some punishment here, with Obworth in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obworth throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.
Boy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Obworth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Obworth's back!
Obworth tries to escape but Boy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boy scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Obworth is looking for a way out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obworth is trapped and Boy is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Obworth is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Clinic , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

Boy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy controlling well, preventing Obworth from escaping the position.
Obworth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boy's guard. Nice work there by Obworth.
Obworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.
Boy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Boy throwing shots but Obworth is blocking nicely.

Obworth actively working from the bottom here.
Obworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy is looking to clinch.

Obworth shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boy is trying to defend but Obworth finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Obworth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Obworth throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
Obworth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.

Boy has his foot on Obworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obworth works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obworth distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacob Obworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boy is on top in guard.

Boy won't allow Obworth to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Obworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obworth is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Obworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boy is aware though and is defending well.
Boy trying to control but Obworth is working from the bottom.
Boy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boy preventing the sweep.
Obworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.

Obworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Obworth's guard.

Obworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Obworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boy's guard.

Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Obworth manages to get himself to full guard.

Boy wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Boy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boy won't allow Obworth to sweep him here.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Obworth blocks nicely.

Obworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Obworth.
Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boy manages to get himself to full guard.

Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.

Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Obworth landing some decent shots from guard.
Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obworth postures up.
Obworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Boy wants to sweep here but Obworth controlling him for the moment.

Obworth is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boy is trying to keep Obworth in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Obworth throwing strikes from guard but Boy blocks nicely.
Obworth lands a couple of elbows.
Obworth lands a couple of digs.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boy is trying to control the position but Obworth postures up.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Obworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Obworth works over Boy with some ground and pound from guard.
Boy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Obworth dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Obworth jabs Boy right on the nose. Boy blinks but takes it well.

Boy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Obworth is trying to defend but Boy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Obworth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obworth tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Boy is trying to control. Obworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obworth trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Obworth is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Boy there.
Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boy prevents Obworth from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boy's back!
I really don't envy Boy right now.

Obworth is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boy takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Obworth is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Boy up.
Obworth scores with punches from the back.
Obworth scores with strikes from the back.
Obworth keeps control of the position as Boy tries to break free.
Boy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obworth's guard. Nice work there by Boy.
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!
Obworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boy drops back looking for a leg! Obworth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Obworth manages to kick Boy off! Boy jumps back into Obworth's guard.
My spies in BEVA Fight Home inform me that Boy has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Obworth looking to control.
Boy pushes down on Obworth's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Obworth wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Obworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Obworth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy with a nice head shot there.
Boy landing some decent shots from guard.
Boy stands up over Obworth, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boy postures up.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Boy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Obworth has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boy has managed to get both his arms back between Obworth's legs - danger averted.
Boy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boy wants to control from the top but Obworth keeps moving.
Boy looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obworth wants to sweep here but Boy controlling him for the moment.
Obworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boy trying to control the position.
Obworth distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obworth.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boy keeping full guard, as Obworth tries to pass.
Boy working a defensive guard here.
Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacob Obworth did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Boy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Obworth to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Obworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obworth postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obworth is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth is in close to Boy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Obworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Obworth with a flurry of punches that miss.

Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boy is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Obworth landing with the ground and pound.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy trying to strike off his back.
Obworth stopping the sweep attempt from Boy.
Obworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boy's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obworth is looking to work some ground and pound but Boy has wrist control.
Obworth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Obworth looking to pass the guard.
Obworth scoring with some ground and pound.
Boy trying to keep a closed guard but Obworth is proving a slippery customer.
Obworth throws a big elbow that misses.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Obworth pushing down on Boy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Obworth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obworth throwing shots but Boy is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obworth moves into full mount! Boy won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Obworth cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Obworth connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Boy tries to hold on but Obworth pushes him away.
Boy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boy won't allow Obworth to sweep him here.
Obworth keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Obworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Obworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Obworth has momentary wrist control but Boy slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Obworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boy is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boy with a nice head shot there.
Obworth is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy tries to get to full guard but Obworth has control of the leg.
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Obworth had his way with Johnny Boy in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Boy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Obworth pulls Boy in close to his closed guard and prevents Boy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Obworth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obworth is one step ahead there.
Obworth postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Obworth distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Obworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obworth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Obworth passes Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obworth working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Boy is rocked!
Boy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boy is still in real trouble! Can Obworth finish him?
Obworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Obworth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boy wants to sweep here but Obworth controlling him for the moment.
Obworth arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Boy's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Obworth!
Jacob Obworth retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jacob Obworth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.