PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parker Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Coburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Roberts
vs
Coburger

170 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Coburger!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coburger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roberts but Roberts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coburger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coburger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Coburger darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Coburger into the cage.
Parker Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Coburger.
Coburger looks winded!
Roberts scores with a head kick. Coburger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Coburger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Coburger has the dominant position.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Coburger won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Coburger has him pressed against the cage.

Coburger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Roberts as Coburger shoots in.
Roberts shoots in but Coburger avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Coburger moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roberts wants to break free but Coburger has control.

Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Coburger closes the distance and pushes Roberts back into the cage.

Roberts breaks from the clinch.
Roberts darts in looking for a takedown but Coburger gets double underhooks and turns Roberts into the cage.
Roberts really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Coburger gets a double leg takedown into Roberts's guard.
Roberts throwing short punches from the bottom.
Coburger landing with the ground and pound.
Coburger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Coburger trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coburger seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Roberts is looking for a triangle but Coburger pushes his legs off easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roberts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Coburger is fending him off so far but Roberts persists. Nope, Coburger circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coburger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.

Coburger pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Coburger leaning against his opponent.
Coburger keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Coburger breaks the clinch.
Coburger slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Coburger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Coburger but Coburger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Coburger wants to counter the offense by Roberts and move into the clinch position.
Roberts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Coburger darts in looking for a takedown but Roberts gets double underhooks and turns Coburger into the cage.

Coburger rushes Roberts and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts wants to stall.
Coburger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coburger trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coburger into the cage.
Coburger is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coburger has Roberts pressed against the cage, preventing Roberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Coburger pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Coburger pushes Roberts off and scrambles back to his feet.
Coburger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coburger somewhat.

Coburger gets a clinch.

Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Coburger pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Parker Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Coburger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coburger.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.
Coburger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roberts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Coburger can turn it around.
Coburger keeps control of Roberts as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Coburger won't allow it.

Coburger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coburger shoots for a takedown but Roberts saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roberts has a takedown stuffed.
Coburger stuffs the takedown attempt from Roberts. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet.
Coburger wants to counter the offense by Roberts and move into the clinch position.
Roberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Coburger. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Coburger.

Coburger clinches up against the cage.
Coburger just leaning against Roberts, taking a breather.
Coburger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roberts tries to circle away but Coburger has him pinned against the cage.

Coburger pulls guard effortlessly.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coburger is on top in guard.

Coburger sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coburger lands a couple of elbows.
Coburger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Coburger wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Coburger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Coburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Coburger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Coburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coburger moves away.

Coburger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roberts with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is fighting to break Coburger's control of his arms but Coburger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roberts would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roberts is looking to work some ground and pound but Coburger has wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts shoots in for a double leg but Coburger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coburger has a takedown stuffed.
Parker Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Coburger fails with the takedown

and Roberts counters by clinching up.
Parker Roberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Coburger.
Roberts tries to break free but Coburger pushes him back against the cage.
Roberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts is trying to push Coburger away but Coburger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Coburger has double underhooks.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Coburger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Coburger is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roberts is defending well.
Roberts wants to break free but Coburger has control.
Roberts is trying to push Coburger away but Coburger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Coburger pulls guard.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Coburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Coburger controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.

Roberts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Roberts gets to his feet. Coburger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Coburger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coburger continues to drive forward.

Coburger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Coburger keeps him there for the moment.

Coburger jumps guard and drags Roberts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Coburger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Coburger's legs - danger averted.
Coburger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Roberts puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Roberts tries to stand but can't do so whilst Coburger controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Parker Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Coburger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Coburger!