PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Yount (ranked 351 p4p, 47 weight class) and Cheik Imbula (ranked 394 p4p, 57 weight class). Imbula has chosen ~Apache~ as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Yount
vs
Imbula

195 cm
33
183 lbs
33 - 21 - 1

185 cm
29
180 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Robin Yount!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cheik Imbula!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yount throws a jab but it's blocked by Imbula.
Yount throws a series of punches but Imbula moves out of range.
Imbula wants to slow Yount down by chopping away at his legs.
Yount throws a quick counter kick to the body but Imbula avoids it.
Yount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Imbula gets tackled into the cage by Yount. Yount maintains the clinch.
Yount doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Imbula misses with a short punch on the inside.
Imbula struggles to land a body shot inside as Yount controls his hands.
Yount throws a punch but it's blocked by Imbula.
A hook to the body from Imbula.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Yount misses with a knee to the head.
Yount throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula blocks an elbow strike.
Imbula misses with a punch on the inside.
Imbula takes an elbow to the temple.
Yount creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yount pushes off an throws an elbow but Imbula leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Yount lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Imbula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yount throws an elbow but misses.
Imbula lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yount lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Imbula.
Yount gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yount tries a knee to the head but Imbula blocks it.
Yount swings wildly with an uppercut but Imbula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yount misses with an elbow over the top.
We've been informed that Imbula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Imbula tries a body shot but Yount blocks it.
Imbula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.

It looks like Robin Yount has been cut.
Imbula misses with a body punch.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Imbula dodges an elbow strike from Yount.
Imbula fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yount prevents a body shot from Imbula.
Yount blocks a body shot from Imbula.
Imbula tries to pull guard but Yount forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yount blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Imbula throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yount lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Imbula cracks Yount with a nice body shot.
Yount looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Imbula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yount.
Imbula working aggressively here.
Imbula working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yount tries to work over Imbula's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yount lands a nice elbow.
Imbula tries to throw a body punch but Yount avoids it by throwing Imbula back against the cage.
Imbula digs a right hand into Yount's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yount's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Imbula - that landed with a thud.
Yount is breathing heavily.
Imbula trying to land knees to the body.
Yount dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Imbula lands a shoulder strike.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Imbula lands a right hand.
Imbula lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yount backwards.
Imbula is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Yount fails to land.
Imbula lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yount.
A left hand lands to the body for Imbula.
Imbula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Imbula throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Imbula.
Imbula lands with a short shot to the head.

Imbula pulls Yount into guard.
Yount stopping the sweep attempt from Imbula.

Imbula had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yount defends it easily.

Imbula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Yount trying to control but Imbula is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yount controlling from the top position.

Imbula working for a triangle but Yount defends it easily.
Imbula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Imbula is looking to work some ground and pound but Yount has wrist control.
Yount is trying to control the position but Imbula postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheik Imbula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Yount's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Yount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yount tries to land a front kick but Imbula steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yount throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yount takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yount throws a hook but Imbula blocks it.
Robin Yount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Imbula fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yount.
Imbula throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yount throws a hook but Imbula avoids it easily.
Yount wants to land a leg kick but Imbula is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imbula takes a swing at Yount's ribcage but misses.
Yount appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yount throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Yount throws a leg kick but Imbula moved away.

Yount forces Imbula back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yount lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Imbula.
Yount takes a shot to the head.
Yount blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yount working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Imbula presses Yount against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yount blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Imbula throws a punch but it's blocked by Yount.
A right handed body shot lands from Imbula.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Imbula drags the fight down to the ground.
Yount seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Imbula is looking for a triangle but Yount pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Imbula working for a triangle but Yount defends it easily.
Yount showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imbula has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Imbula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yount is aware though and is defending well.
Yount trying to control the position from guard on top but Imbula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imbula is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Yount avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yount is in close to Imbula's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yount not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Imbula keeping moving, preventing Yount from controlling successfully.

Imbula is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yount frees his head nicely. Oh but Imbula has switched to an armbar! Yount is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Cheik Imbula!
A less than humble Cheik Imbula misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.