PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinman Roberts (ranked 4961 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillipe Navarro (ranked 5811 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillipe Navarro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Roberts
vs
Navarro

192 cm
25
235 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tinman Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phillipe Navarro!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Navarro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Navarro showed some decent athleticism there.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.

Roberts pushes Navarro off and gets back to his feet.
Tinman Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Navarro swivels and escapes.
Roberts misses with a body shot.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Navarro moved away.
Roberts sets himself, and Navarro steps forward looking for the clinch! Roberts avoids it this time.
Navarro blocks the body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Navarro.

It looks like Tinman Roberts has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
Roberts tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Navarro avoids it.
Roberts blocks an uppercut.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Roberts tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Navarro has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinman Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Navarro won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts wants to break free but Navarro has control.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro 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 Navarro can turn it around.
Roberts wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Navarro has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberts wants a takedown.
Navarro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roberts's efforts to push away.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Navarro.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Navarro lands with a light punch inside.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.

Roberts pulls guard effortlessly.
Navarro is looking to stand up but Roberts won't let him.

Roberts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Navarro defends it easily.
Roberts has a closed guard, preventing Navarro from standing up.
Navarro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts is trying to keep Navarro in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Navarro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts jumps guard but Navarro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro working aggressively here.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Navarro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillipe Navarro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinman Roberts's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Roberts misses with a low kick.
Roberts tries to score a power double leg takedown but Navarro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roberts somewhat.

Navarro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Roberts napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Roberts throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Navarro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberts working hard to break the clinch.
Phillipe Navarro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Navarro swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.

Roberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Navarro takes the fight into the clinch.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roberts blocking some punches.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Roberts jumps guard.
Roberts is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Navarro won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Navarro kicks Roberts off and gets to his feet.
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses

and Navarro counters by clinching up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Navarro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberts backwards.
Roberts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Navarro walks away with a smile on his face. Roberts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinman Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Navarro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Navarro somewhat.
Tinman Roberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Navarro closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Navarro keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.

Tinman Roberts's cut is getting worse.
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navarro fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Navarro instigates a clinch.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillipe Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tinman Roberts's cut.
That's time! Roberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Roberts fails with a takedown attempt.
Navarro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice takedown defense from Roberts. No joy for Navarro on that attempt.
Roberts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Navarro leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Navarro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roberts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinman Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Navarro blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Roberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Navarro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Roberts.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. Navarro tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Navarro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Roberts rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro gets underhooks to prevent Roberts's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Navarro gets through Roberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro misses with a punch on the inside.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberts wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Navarro lands an uppercut.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Navarro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Roberts is rocked!
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Roberts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Navarro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands an uppercut.
Navarro creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Roberts with a big uppercut! Roberts tries to clinch up but Navarro pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Roberts to the mat! Roberts covers up and Navarro unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phillipe Navarro!
A less than humble Phillipe Navarro misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.