PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 3019 p4p, 339 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 4278 p4p, 418 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mein Armbach
vs
Weadababyitsaboy

181 cm
18
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

182 cm
20
191 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hot Spunk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice jab there from Weadababyitsaboy.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mein Armbach is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mein Armbach in his tracks.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mein Armbach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weadababyitsaboy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy 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.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a punch to the head.
Donk. Weadababyitsaboy catches Mein Armbach right on the button with a cross.
Weadababyitsaboy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mein Armbach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Weadababyitsaboy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mein Armbach's calf.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Weadababyitsaboy.
We've been hearing reports that Mein Armbach has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a jab to the nose.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy sizes up Mein Armbach with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Weadababyitsaboy throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weadababyitsaboy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a counter right but Mein Armbach avoids it with no problem.
Mein Armbach tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Weadababyitsaboy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy with a nice cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Weadababyitsaboy lands.
Weadababyitsaboy avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.

Mein Armbach drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mein Armbach wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Weadababyitsaboy, who protects the arm well.

Mein Armbach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mein Armbach controlling the position.
Weadababyitsaboy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mein Armbach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach drags him back down.

Mein Armbach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mein Armbach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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

Mein Armbach is trying to get an arm triangle but Weadababyitsaboy is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him busy.
Mein Armbach has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Weadababyitsaboy!
Mein Armbach wants to take Weadababyitsaboy's back here but Weadababyitsaboy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mein Armbach punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mein Armbach working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mein Armbach controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Weadababyitsaboy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Weadababyitsaboy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a combination
and Mein Armbach counters with a three punch combo that has Weadababyitsaboy backing up. Weadababyitsaboy nods at Mein Armbach to acknowledge the strikes.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Weadababyitsaboy tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Weadababyitsaboy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weadababyitsaboy lands with an uppercut that bounces Mein Armbach off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weadababyitsaboy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weadababyitsaboy lands a lovely overhand right.
Weadababyitsaboy cracks Mein Armbach with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mein Armbach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab by Mein Armbach.
Sloppy strikes from Mein Armbach. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weadababyitsaboys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Weadababyitsaboy avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mein Armbach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weadababyitsaboy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Weadababyitsaboy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a nice combination. Mein Armbach backs away looking to recover.
Mein Armbach dodges the punch combination from Weadababyitsaboy.
Mein Armbach drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Weadababyitsaboy misses

so Mein Armbach counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mein Armbach is standing up over Weadababyitsaboy. Weadababyitsaboy looks to escape but Mein Armbach dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mein Armbach's guard.

Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
Mein Armbach wants to sweep but no luck.

Mein Armbach has his foot on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weadababyitsaboy works his way back into a safe position though.

Mein Armbach is looking for a triangle but Weadababyitsaboy pushes his legs off easily.
Mein Armbach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weadababyitsaboy manages to get himself to full guard.

Mein Armbach pushing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to his feet.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to control Mein Armbach's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weadababyitsaboy avoid being mounted?

Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mein Armbach perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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. Mein Armbach connects with a nice short shot to Weadababyitsaboy's temple.

Mein Armbach is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weadababyitsaboy is refusing to be controlled, as Mein Armbach sits in half guard.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.

Mein Armbach has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Weadababyitsaboy defend it? Mein Armbach steps over the head and cranks it - Weadababyitsaboy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mein Armbach!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bender Mein Armbach!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bender Mein Armbach thanked Hot Spunk for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).