PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob McBobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob McBobs will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Christian
vs
McBobs

207 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob McBobs!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McBobs moves into the clinch.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McBobs to keep the fight standing.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christian pulls guard.
Christian managing to control the position.
McBobs wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.

Christian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBobs defends well.
Christian seems keen to control McBobs's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBobs manages to get himself to full guard.

Christian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

McBobs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christian passes into side control.
Christian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McBobs's shoulder. That is not cool.

Christian is trying to get an arm triangle but McBobs is defending well.
Christian gets to mount! McBobs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobs is controlling an arm, preventing Christian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McBobs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McBobs wants to hold on but Christian pushes him away.
McBobs is looking to get to half guard.
McBobs is squirming around, avoiding Christian's attempts to control the action.

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.
McBobs regains half guard.
Christian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McBobs's head.

McBobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Christian.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christian lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs is looking to escape.
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Christian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McBobs rushes Christian and presses him up against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow.

Christian successfully pulls guard.
Christian pulls McBobs in close to his closed guard and prevents McBobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
McBobs trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian working a defensive guard here.
Christian keeping moving, preventing McBobs from controlling successfully.
McBobs throwing strikes from guard but Christian blocks nicely.
McBobs trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Christian tries to keep at a distance but McBobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian is trying to pull guard but McBobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Christian tries to pull guard but McBobs won't allow it.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christian tries to score a body lock takedown but McBobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McBobs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs managing to block the knees to the body from Christian.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob McBobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McBobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian fails to pull guard.
Christian tries to pull guard but McBobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Christian drops back down to his feet.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.

Christian pulls guard.
Christian working a defensive guard here.
McBobs trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBobs's guard.

McBobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
McBobs is striking but Christian is not phased and passes to half guard.
McBobs trying to hold on to Christian's head to control him but Christian postures up.
McBobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McBobs is looking to control Christian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBobs avoid being mounted?

Christian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBobs is looking to get back to full guard here but Christian has managed to pass to side control instead.
McBobs sneaks back into half guard.
McBobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christian is nestled in close to McBobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Christian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McBobs defending well though.
Christian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Christian throwing shots but McBobs is blocking nicely.

McBobs looking for submissions off his back.
Christian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McBobs is looking to control Christian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBobs avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bob McBobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McBobs drives through and clinches with Christian against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Bob McBobs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Christian prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian tries to circle away but McBobs has him pinned against the cage.
Christian prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob McBobs.
I think McBobs 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob McBobs!