PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickey Cobb (ranked 8821 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remove Kebab (ranked 5858 p4p, 568 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cobb
vs
Kebab

177 cm
23
279 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickey Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Remove Kebab!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kebab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kebab.
Cobb throws an elbow that misses.

Kebab jumps guard and drags Cobb to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cobb with a nice head shot there.
Kebab is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kebab is working an open guard so Cobb takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kebab drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.

Kebab gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cobb has his hands clasped together around Kebab's back. He's all about the action.
Cobb is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kebab trying to pass the guard but Cobb defending well.
Kebab wants to take a breather but Cobb is having none of it.
Kebab throwing shots but Cobb is blocking nicely.
Kebab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobb's head.
Cobb tries to roll over but Kebab keeps him under control.
Cobb is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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. Kebab connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cobb is controlling Kebab's trapped leg to prevent Kebab from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cobb wants to get back to his feet.

Kebab is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cobb is not content to let Kebab control the position.
Cobb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kebab stalling.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cobb really is a fat lump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kebab shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cobb manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Kebab is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cobb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cobb has escaped and now he's on top!

Kebab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kebab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cobb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is concentrating on defense, preventing Kebab from advancing position.
Cobb tries to get to full guard but Kebab has control of the leg.
Cobb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kebab is working away from the top position though.

Kebab seems to be working for a kimura but Cobb defends the submission attempt.
Cobb wants to improve his position but Kebab is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cobb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cobb is not content to let Kebab control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remove Kebab dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kebab throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.

Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kebab closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb tries to pull guard but Kebab won't allow it.

Cobb ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cobb no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kebab trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Kebab is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cobb seems keen to control Kebab's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cobb is keeping the position for now.
Cobb wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kebab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kebab wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Cobb pulls Kebab in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kebab content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Kebab from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kebab is looking to work some ground and pound but Cobb has wrist control.
Cobb managing to control the position.

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

Kebab drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cobb is looking to stand back up but Kebab counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cobb.

Cobb is staying active underneath Kebab, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is looking for a sweep. Kebab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kebab thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cobb's head.
Cobb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kebab wants to control from the top but Cobb keeps moving.
Kebab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cobb haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kebab can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kebab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Kebab drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cobb dives on top into guard.

Kebab trying to control the position.
Remove Kebab has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cobb is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kebab is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up.
Cobb landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rickey Cobb 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kebab.
Kebab wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy.
Cobb is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab trying to control the position but Cobb is working away.
Cobb is looking to regain half guard here but Kebab keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kebab is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cobb!
Cobb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kebab sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cobb is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kebab scoring with strikes but Cobb is staying in there.
Kebab looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kebab wants to control the pace but Cobb is squirming around nicely.
Cobb really wants to buck Kebab off and get back to his feet.

Kebab goes for an armbar but Cobb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cobb.
Kebab tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb passes Kebab's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kebab works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kebab is trying to keep Cobb in close.
Kebab striking from the bottom here.
Cobb trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kebab's guard.
Cobb postures up in Kebab's guard and throws a big left but Kebab blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kebab is trying to control the position but Cobb postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kebab is on top in guard.

Cobb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kebab is looking to control Cobb's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kebab avoid being mounted?
Cobb scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kebab wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Remove Kebab.
I think Kebab 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remove Kebab!