PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Weiss (ranked 25326 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Kronen (ranked 8669 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bobby Weiss has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Weiss
vs
Kronen

182 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

205 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Kronen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kronen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weiss was covering up waiting for the punch and Kronen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kronen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Weiss is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss wants to control but Kronen passes easily into half guard.
Weiss is holding on to half guard well.
Weiss is trying to get back to full guard.
Weiss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss trying to control here.
Kronen wants to take a breather but Weiss is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.
Kronen is thwarting Weiss's attempts to control the position.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.
Weiss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kronen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kronen's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Kronen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Weiss!
Weiss lands shots from the back.
Kronen just trying to survive but Weiss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Weiss connects with a big shot to the side of Kronen's head.
Kronen trying to control the hands but Weiss breaks the grip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kronen.
Weiss lands shots from the back.
Kronen trying to control but not successfully.
Kronen wants to escape the position.
Weiss is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kronen up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronen can't escape the position.

Weiss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Weiss looking to soften up his opponent with punches.

Weiss patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kronen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kronen is trying to remain composed but Weiss is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Weiss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Weiss is not going to allow Kronen to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronen turns into Weiss and is now in his guard.
Weiss keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kronen wants to pass the guard but Weiss is keeping the position.
Weiss pulls Kronen in close to prevent any damage.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kronen throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss has his hands on Kronen's head, controlling the position.
Kronen wants to get up but he can't break Weiss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronen trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Weiss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Weiss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kronen tries to keep at a distance but Weiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weiss wants to take the fight to the mat but Kronen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weiss is looking to take this one to the mat.

Kronen tightens his grip and picks Weiss up, before dumping him to the ground. Weiss manages to land in guard.
Kronen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kronen won't allow Weiss to sweep him here.
Weiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Weiss is retaining full guard.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass.
Bobby Weiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kronen drops back looking for a leg! Weiss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weiss manages to kick Kronen off! Kronen jumps back into Weiss's guard.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Weiss gets caught napping as Kronen dives in and scores a takedown. Weiss manages to retain guard.

Weiss manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kronen rushes Weiss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Weiss jumps guard and drags Kronen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kronen.
Weiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weiss has control of Kronen's left arm, preventing Kronen from doing any damage.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiss pulls Kronen in close to prevent any damage.
Kronen trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Weiss clinches.
Weiss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weiss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Weiss.

Weiss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kronen trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Kronen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Weiss is proving hard to escape from.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Kronen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss wants to sweep here but Kronen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Weiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Weiss's cut.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Weiss moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weiss.

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

Kronen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Weiss kicks Kronen off and gets back to his feet.

Weiss clinches with his opponent.
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!

Kronen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Weiss kicks Kronen off and gets back to his feet.
Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronen can do to turn this around?
Kronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiss shoots for a takedown but Kronen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kronen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Kronen gets the takedown into side control.

Kronen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weiss prevents Kronen from moving into mount.
Weiss tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Weiss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss holding on.

Kronen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weiss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kronen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.
Weiss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronen wants to stand up but Weiss is controlling the position.
Weiss is positioning himself well to prevent Kronen advancing to mount.
Kronen stalling away here and it's allowed Weiss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kronen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weiss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Weiss postures up.

Kronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weiss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kronen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weiss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kronen looking for a guillotine here but Weiss defends easily.
Kronen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Kronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weiss defends it easily.
Kronen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weiss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Weiss!