PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 1005 p4p, 393 weight class) and Bobby Bobblehead (ranked 124 p4p, 48 weight class). Fring comes to the cage accompanied by Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings. Bobblehead has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fring
vs
Bobblehead

185 cm
32
162
15 - 7 - 0

180 cm
33
163
13 - 3 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bobblehead!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fring.
Fring fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bobblehead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bobblehead connects with a solid leg kick.
Bobblehead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fring connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bobblehead.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Bobblehead ducks down to avoid it.
Fring motions for Bobblehead to come forward. Fring throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fring slips a straight right by Bobblehead.
Fring on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Gustavo Fring has been cut.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobblehead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fring.
Nice cross by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Fring checks a leg kick.
Bobblehead misses with a leg kick.
Fring lands an overhand right.
Fring misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fring scores with a decent looking hook.
Fring throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fring keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fring.
The fighters circling - Fring throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gustavo Fring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobblehead lands a nice looking body shot.
Fring throws a low kick but Bobblehead avoids it.
Bobblehead looks to land a combination but Fring avoids it well.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bobblehead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fring finds it's way round the side to connect with Bobblehead's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring walks into a stiff left hand from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bobblehead throws a hook to the side of Fring's head but Fring sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring is looking to counter punch.
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Bobblehead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fring throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead loads up on a big right hand but Fring slips the punch.
Fring throws a head kick but Bobblehead moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
The crowd cheers as Bobblehead lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fring doesn't seem phased though.
Fring throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Fring blocks the low kick.
Fring is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bobblehead lands a jab to the head.
Bobblehead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fring is out of range and Bobblehead settles back down.
Bobblehead scores with a nice head shot.

Fring is rocked!
Fring dodges the punch combination from Bobblehead.
Oh Fring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bobblehead connects with a right hand. Fring shakes it off.

Gustavo Fring's cut is getting worse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bobblehead.

Bobblehead dives in and scores a takedown into Fring's guard.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Fring blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bobblehead is one step ahead there.
Fring seems to have got his legs back now.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
Bobblehead slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bobblehead is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bobblehead trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.
Bobblehead postures up in Fring's guard and throws a big left but Fring blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bobblehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Fring is retaining full guard.
Fring trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fring trying to keep a closed guard but Bobblehead is proving a slippery customer.
Fring is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bobblehead postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bobblehead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobblehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Bobblehead throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Fring lands with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bobblehead or perhaps it was just good defense by Fring, which made it look bad.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.
Bobblehead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fring.
Fring lands with a straight right. Bobblehead didn't see that one coming.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Fring lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fring.
Bobby Bobblehead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Bobblehead catches Fring right on the button with a cross.
Fring lands the left hand.
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!
Bobblehead takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fring slips a jab from Bobblehead.
A cross from Bobblehead lands.
Fring thuds a left hand into Bobblehead's body.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring punishes Bobblehead's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bobblehead connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body kick from Fring.
Fring sizes up Bobblehead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fring cracks Bobblehead with a good jab.
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Fring sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fring stuns Bobblehead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fring shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bobblehead eats them both and turns towards Fring to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring throws a leg kick but Bobblehead sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fring tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bobblehead is able to avoid easily.
Bobblehead misses with a looping left.
Fring misses with a wild combination.
Bobblehead bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fring's head.
Bobblehead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bobblehead dodges the punch combination from Fring.
Bobblehead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fring keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead tries to land a front kick but Fring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobblehead throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Fring uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobblehead.

Bobblehead shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fring's guard.
Bobblehead wants to pass the guard but Fring is keeping the position.
Fring looking for a sweep. Not yet Fring, not yet.
Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobblehead trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throwing strikes from guard but Fring blocks nicely.
Bobblehead throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bobblehead stands up over Fring, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobblehead working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fring's head.
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.
Bobblehead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fring avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobblehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Fring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bobblehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bobblehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bobblehead postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
Bobblehead stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bobblehead missing there with some ground and pound from the 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 Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Fring's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bobblehead misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick as Fring jumps back.
Fring blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
Fring misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Fring.
Bobblehead's corner calls for a 1-2. Bobblehead obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fring stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fring moves away.
Fring throws a leg kick that misses.
Fring throws a big shot that misses.
Bobblehead lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fring lands a slapping body shot.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fring connects with a solid leg kick.
Bobblehead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fring throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fring takes one on the button.
Fring goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bobblehead throws a big shot that misses.
Bobblehead scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bobblehead throws out a powerful jab.
Bobblehead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bobblehead looks for the body kick but Fring saw that one coming.
Fring misses with an uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a leg kick.
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!
Fring connects with a solid leg kick.
Fring throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bobblehead defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Fring lands a jab to the head.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fring moves away from the strike by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fring sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Fring.
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fring was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead feints a counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fring!
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Bobblehead.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bobblehead. Fring shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Bobblehead misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bobblehead. Fring does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fring slips a jab from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead scores with a jab to the body.
Fring throws a nice looking combination but Bobblehead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobblehead takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fring throws a body punch but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Bobblehead throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bobblehead is looking to slow Fring down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobblehead throws a wild body kick that Fring sees coming a mile off.
Bobblehead misses the jab.
Bobblehead throws a jab but it's blocked by Fring.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead misses with a left hand
and Fring counters with a thumping low kick.
Fring misses with a low kick.
Fring lands with a cross.
Fring slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fring on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Fring throws a series of punches but Bobblehead avoids them all with ease.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobblehead unleashes a big counter combination but Fring bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.
Fring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fring. Bobblehead shrugs it off though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Bobblehead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fring defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead shoots in but Fring avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bobblehead lands a head shot.
Fring looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobblehead tried to score with a low kick but Fring checks it.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bobblehead! But no joy.
Fring staying out of range there.
Fring throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
A leg kick checked by Fring.
A little feinted left hand from Fring on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bobblehead.
No joy there for Fring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Bobblehead.
Well Bobblehead has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.