PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pinched Nerve (ranked 6337 p4p, 437 weight class) and Robert Bebe (ranked 7900 p4p, 475 weight class). Pinched Nerve has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Nerve
vs
Bebe

176 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinched Nerve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Bebe!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebe takes a swing at Nerve's ribcage but misses.
Nerve avoids a kick to the body.
Nerve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bebe misses with a hook.
Nerve moves out of range as Bebe strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nerve.
Bebe drops his hands momentarily and Nerve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nerve lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donk. Nerve catches Bebe right on the button with a cross.
Nerve thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nerve throws a jab when Bebe was well out of range.
Nerve scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bebe in his tracks.
Nerve scores with a hook to the body. Bebe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bebe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nerve's guard.
Bebe advances to half guard.
Nerve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebe trying to pass the guard but Nerve defending well.

Bebe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerve is just riding it out for now. Bebe eventually gives up the hold.
Nerve is trying to maintain the position but Bebe is very close to passing his half guard.
Bebe prevents Nerve from improving his position.
Nerve on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nerve tries to get out of the position.
Nerve is doing well to control the position and prevent Bebe from advancing to side control.
Nerve trying to control but Bebe postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nerve wants to get back to full guard.
Nerve has hold of Bebe's hands but Bebe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bebe thows a huge punch but Nerve dodges it nicely.

Nerve is defending against the submission attempts here by Bebe.
Nerve tries to get to full guard but Bebe has control of the leg.
Bebe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bebe thows a huge punch but Nerve dodges it nicely.
Nerve is trying to control but can't.
Bebe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nerve is looking to control Bebe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nerve avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve has hold of Bebe's hands but Bebe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nerve won't allow Bebe to pass to mount.
Nerve desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Bebe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nerve doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bebe.
Nerve is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bebe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bebe trying to control the action but Nerve is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerve is controlling Bebe's trapped leg to prevent Bebe from advancing to side control.
Bebe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nerve defending well though.

Bebe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been informed that Bebe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bebe trying to control the action but Nerve is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nerve is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Bebe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Nerve as he connects with a hook.
Nerve misses with an uppercut.
Bebe with the counter takedown but Nerve avoids it easily.
Bebe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve cracks Bebe with an open hand slap.
Bebe avoids the body shot from Nerve.
Bebe throws a leg kick but Nerve checks it.
Bebe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nerve.
Nerve swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Bebe counters with a shoot takedown. Nerve fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bebe throws a big right hand that misses.
Nerve is adopting a defensive guard.
Nerve looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerve keeping moving, preventing Bebe from controlling successfully.

Nerve working for a triangle but Bebe defends it easily.
Nerve keeping moving, preventing Bebe from controlling successfully.
Bebe pushes down on Nerve's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bebe is looking to advance position but Nerve won't allow it.
Nerve trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerve wants to control the action here but instead Bebe manages to pass to full mount!
Nerve tries to lock up and control but Bebe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bebe trying to control but Nerve is having none of it.
Bebe unloading with bombs!
Bebe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nerve gets back to half guard.

Bebe seems to be working for a kimura but Nerve defends the submission attempt.
Nerve trying to control from the bottom.
Bebe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bebe connects with a nice short shot to Nerve's temple.
Nerve on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nerve is trying to control but can't.
Bebe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bebe working Nerve over with strikes.
Bebe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bebe is trying to control. Nerve wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Nerve's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nerve wants to control but Bebe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerve keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nerve is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bebe working over Nerve with some ground and pound. Nerve looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nerve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bebe.
Bebe is nestled in close to Nerve, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nerve is concentrating on defense, preventing Bebe from advancing position.
Bebe is thwarting Nerve's attempts to control the position.
Bebe not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Bebe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bebe controlling the action here.
Nerve is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bebe scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bebe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Bebe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Nerve. Bebe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nerve lands with a nice body punch.
Nerve lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bebe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bebe moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinched Nerve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bebe's head backwards.
Nerve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bebe manages to avoid it.
Bebe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nerve is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Nerve does it's job there.
Bebe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Nerve.
Nerve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bebe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nerve misses with a straight left.
Bebe feints the counter takedown.
Jab by Nerve.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve staying out of range there.
Nerve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bebe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nerve moves out of range of the leg kick from Bebe.
It looked like Nerve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nerve slaps away a takedown attempt from Bebe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nerve lands an overhand right.
Nerve tries to clinch there but Bebe circles away.
Bebe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nerve works Bebe's body with a nice hook.
Nerve moves in looking to clinch but Bebe pushes him off.
Bebe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nerve.
Nerve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bebe throws out the jab.
Nerve with a nice cross.
Nerve looks to land a right hand but Bebe moved out of range.
Pinched Nerve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nerve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nerve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nerve scores with a shot to the body.
Pinched Nerve is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nerve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bebe.
A jab from Nerve misses.
Nerve looks to land a left hand but Bebe moved out of range nicely.
Bebe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nerve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Nerve.
Nerve dips to his left and cracks Bebe with an uppercut!
Bebe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nerve moves away.
Bebe throws a hook but Nerve avoids it easily.
Nerve listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nerve throws an overhand right that lands on Bebe's shoulder, as Bebe tries to avoid the shot.
Bebe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nerve.
Nerve throws out a powerful jab.
Nerve with a jab.

Bebe tries to keep at a distance but Nerve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nerve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Bebe is rocked!
Nerve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bebe.
Bebe is trying to stall.
Bebe is looking to control Nerve's arms but Nerve gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bebe has his back to the cage.
Nerve will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bebe up against the cage.
Bebe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nerve gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bebe.
Robert Bebe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerve lands a nice uppercut.
Nerve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bebe backwards.
Bebe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nerve stalling in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nerve misses with a punch to the body.
Nerve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Nerve on the inside.
Bebe is still on wobbly legs! Can Nerve finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Nerve fails to land.
Nerve pushes Bebe against the cage. Nerve is working some dirty boxing. Nerve pushes off with a quick right hook! Bebe goes down! Bebe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nerve moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pinched Nerve!
A relieved looking Pinched Nerve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.