PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robo Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope comes into the arena with Ghost - Monstrance Clock blaring out of the sound system. Ross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pope
vs
Ross

225 cm
28
344 lbs
6 - 29 - 0

191 cm
20
300 lbs
7 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robo Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Pope does no damage.
Ross shoots in but no luck this time.
Some wild striking there from Pope.
Pope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross shoots in for a double leg but Pope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross looks for a takedown but Pope sprawls well.
Robo Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Pope looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
Pope misses with a double jab.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ross.
Sloppy strikes from Pope. Those never looked like landing.
Ross shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pope misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ross.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope misses with the combination.
Pope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross looks for a takedown but Pope sprawls well.
Pope throws a big counter combination but Ross scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ross avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ross should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ross tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pope defends well and Ross ends up having to push Pope into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pope misses with a double jab.
Pope stuffs the takedown.
Ross looks winded!
Pope misses with the combination.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Pope misses with the combination.
Pope misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Pope.
Pope misses with a series of wild punches.
Pope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
A punch combination from Pope misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ross is defended easily by Pope.
Pope fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Pope misses.
Robo Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pope swivels and escapes.
Ross throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pope's waist but Pope gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ross off to one side.
Robo Pope is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pope swinging wildly here.
Pope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ross manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pope on his heels. He'll look to pass Pope's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Pope has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ross has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ross has Pope pressed against the cage, preventing Pope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ross has eaten all the pies!
Ross is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pope is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pope looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pope has had enough of the clinch but Ross keeps him there for the moment.
Pope tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross has Pope pressed against the cage, preventing Pope from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pope working hard to break the clinch.
Pope is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pope tries to circle away but Ross has him pinned against the cage.
Ross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pope's efforts to push away.
Pope is trying to break the clinch but Ross is controlling him.
Pope wants to get back to striking at distance but Ross won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Pope's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pope can't break the clinch.
Pope wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ross has him pressed against the cage.
Pope is trying to push Ross away but Ross has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pope wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robo Pope dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ross darts in looking for a takedown but Pope gets double underhooks and turns Ross into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Pope as Ross shoots in.
Pope has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pope throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pope tries to avoid it but Ross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pope to the ground. Pope escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robo Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.
Pope tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pope. No joy for Ross on that attempt.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pope throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robo Pope is winning the standup battle so far.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Pope.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pope circles away.
Ross closes the distance and clinches up with Pope, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes Pope against the cage but Pope circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Pope.
Ross shoots in looking for a takedown. Pope tries to sprawl out of it but Ross keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pope manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Pope.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pope is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ross can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.
Ross showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pope.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross dodges the punch combination from Pope.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope misses with a double jab.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but Pope shows good takedown defense.
Pope throws a series of punches but Ross avoids them all with ease.
Ross with the counter takedown but Pope avoids it easily.
A combination from Pope does no damage.
Robo Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ross shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pope misses with a two punch combination.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pope tries to bum rush Ross with a series of wild strikes but Ross uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pope misses with a few strikes there.
Pope falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ross counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pope won't be happy with that.
Ross is staying tight to Pope's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pope is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ross asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pope trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope trying to remain calm as Ross controls from the top position.
Ross is chipping away with strikes.
Ross trying to control the position but Pope is working away.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pope looks to land a combination but Ross avoids it well.
A combination from Pope does no damage.
Pope swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
Ross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pope defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robo Pope dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pope slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Ross closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pope did well to prevent Ross getting side control.
Rick Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ross is controlling the pace.
Pope regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope is looking to stand up but Ross isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pope has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ross is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pope is trying to force a seperation but Ross has the dominant position.
Pope has had enough of the clinch but Ross keeps him there for the moment.

Pope manages to break the clinch.
Pope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pope leaves Ross with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ross looks for a takedown but Pope sprawls well.
Robo Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Ross.
Ross takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.
Pope seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross fails with the takedown.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope misses with the combination.
Pope swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ross fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross slips a jab and a cross from Pope.
Pope throws a nice looking combination but Ross bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Pope, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pope throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ross looks for a takedown but Pope sprawls well.
As Ross looks to move away, Pope throws a big counter combo bu Ross just gets out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pope defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ross.
Some wild striking there from Pope.
Ross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pope sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Pope.
Pope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ross moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Pope does no damage.
Ross is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Pope misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pope as Ross shoots in.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.
Pope misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross fails to land the takedown.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Pope fails to land with a series of punches.
Ross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Pope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pope throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pope sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ross somewhat.
Ross fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pope fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ross circles away quickly and effectively.
Pope throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pope slaps away a takedown attempt from Ross, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rick Ross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pope throws a right hand that Ross ducks under and follows up with a left that Ross also avoids with ease.
Pope throws a series of punches but Ross moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robo Pope showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pope, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robo Pope!
An intense looking Robo Pope took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you for your cooperation. God bless.'.
Rick Ross was interviewed post fight and said 'Im a big nig and i dont take this crap.'.