PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Runner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Robicheaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Runner
vs
Robicheaux

178 cm
20
176 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Robicheaux!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robicheaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runner was well out of range. Poor timing from Robicheaux.
Runner avoids the body shot from Robicheaux.
Runner moves out of range as Robicheaux strikes.
Runner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robicheaux.
Robicheaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robicheaux throws a looping overhand right but Runner ducks down to avoid it.

Runner darts in and clinches Robicheaux up against the cage.
Robicheaux throws a head punch that misses.
Robicheaux lands a body shot in the clinch.

Runner successfully pulls guard.
Runner trying to keep a closed guard but Robicheaux is proving a slippery customer.

Robicheaux drops back looking for a leg! Runner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runner manages to kick Robicheaux off! Robicheaux jumps back into Runner's guard.
Robicheaux stands and throws Runner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Runner tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Robicheaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Robicheaux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Runner has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner sneaks back into half guard.

Robicheaux is working for a kimura but Runner is defending it quite comfortably.
Robicheaux looks gassed!
Runner manages to get to full guard.

Runner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Robicheaux thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Robicheaux 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.
Runner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Runner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robicheaux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Runner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robicheaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robicheaux tries to free his leg and advance position but Runner is retaining full guard.

Runner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Runner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robicheaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robicheaux passes Runner's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Robicheaux seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Runner looking for submissions off his back.
Runner is trying to get back to full guard.

Robicheaux is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Runner has managed to free his arm - good work.

Robicheaux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Robicheaux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Runner sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Robicheaux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Robicheaux is looking for a kimura here.

Robicheaux is working for a submission of some sort.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Runner shoots in but no luck this time.
Robicheaux lands a with a good body shot.
Robicheaux takes a swing at Runner's ribcage but misses.
Robicheaux misses with an uppercut.
Robicheaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Runner moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jake Runner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Robicheaux throws a shot from downtown. Runner moves away and avoids it.
Robicheaux misses the shot to the body.
Robicheaux swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Robicheaux is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Runner rather than just go for the knockout.
Runner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robicheaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Runner. Runner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robicheaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runner was well out of range. Poor timing from Robicheaux.
Robicheaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robicheaux stuffs the takedown.
Runner tries to close the distance and clinch but Robicheaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robicheaux waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Runner.
Runner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robicheaux lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robicheaux works the jab nicely.
Robicheaux lands with an overhand left.
Robert Robicheaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Robicheaux misses.
Robicheaux throws a body punch but Runner moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Runner or perhaps it was just good defense by Robicheaux which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Runner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robicheaux cracks Runner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Runner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robicheaux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robicheaux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robicheaux throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robicheaux stuffs the takedown attempt from Runner. Runner gets slowly back to his feet.
Robicheaux thows a body shot but no joy.
Runner looks for a takedown but Robicheaux sprawls well.
Runner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robicheaux cracks a nice hook into Runner's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Robicheaux. No joy for Runner on that attempt.
Robicheaux scores with a punch to the head.
Runner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runner shoots in and drives through. Robicheaux sprawls well.

Runner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robicheaux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Runner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robicheaux keeps working.
Robicheaux gets full guard.

Robicheaux working for a triangle but Runner defends it easily.

Robicheaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Runner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Robicheaux looking for a guillotine here but Runner defends easily.

Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Runner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Robicheaux working for a triangle but Runner defends it easily.

Robicheaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Runner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Runner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Runner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runner tries to free his leg and advance position but Robicheaux is retaining full guard.

Runner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Runner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Robicheaux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Robicheaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Runner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Runner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Runner trying to control the position from guard on top but Robicheaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Robicheaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Robicheaux lands a jab to Runner's midsection.
Runner moves away from the strike by Robicheaux.
Robicheaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robicheaux with a hook.
Robicheaux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runner ducks under a wild hook from Robicheaux.
Robicheaux misses with a body shot.
Robicheaux swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Robicheaux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Runner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robicheaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Runner has time to react.
Robicheaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robicheaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jake Runner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robicheaux as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Runner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Robicheaux has his feet on Runner's thighs here. He's pushed Runner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Runner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Robicheaux!