PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Ape (ranked 1955 p4p, 4805 weight class) and Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 273 p4p, 558 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ape
vs
Weadababyitsaboy

185 cm
21
190
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
24
191
3 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grey Ape!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ape rushes Weadababyitsaboy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Weadababyitsaboy manages to pull guard.
Ape content to stall in guard here.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to sweep but no luck.
Ape's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ape has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ape stops Weadababyitsaboy from standing up.
Weadababyitsaboy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weadababyitsaboy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ape controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ape throws a lazy right hand but Weadababyitsaboy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weadababyitsaboy jabs Ape to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Weadababyitsaboy lands with a hook. Ape tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Weadababyitsaboy. That snapped Ape's head back.
Ape moves away from the strike by Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Weadababyitsaboy manages to avoid it.
Ape defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weadababyitsaboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ape takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape tests Weadababyitsaboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ape throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy takes one on the button.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a left hand
letting Ape counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Ape swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy moves away from the strike by Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ape scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big right hand but Ape slips the punch.
Ape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a left hand but Ape moved out of range nicely.
Ape misses with an attempted mid kick.
Weadababyitsaboy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ape fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Weadababyitsaboy is out of range.

Ape clinches with his opponent.
Our sources have told us that Ape has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Ape struggles to land a body shot inside as Weadababyitsaboy controls his hands.
Weadababyitsaboy is looking to break free of the clinch but Ape has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ape - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ape prevents a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ape walks away with a smile on his face. Weadababyitsaboy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Weadababyitsaboy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ape blocks a head kick by Weadababyitsaboy.

Weadababyitsaboy clinches up with Ape and pushes him back against the cage.

Weadababyitsaboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weadababyitsaboy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ape circles away quickly and effectively.
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab.
It seemed like Weadababyitsaboy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weadababyitsaboy just misses with a punch to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy tries for a takedown but Ape circles away easily
and Ape counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ape fails in his attempt to clinch.

Weadababyitsaboy instigates a clinch.

Weadababyitsaboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Weadababyitsaboy moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
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!
Ape has Weadababyitsaboy pressed against the cage, preventing Weadababyitsaboy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ape has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Weadababyitsaboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Weadababyitsaboy rushes Ape and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ape works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Weadababyitsaboy drags the fight down to the ground.
Ape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ape has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ape pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weadababyitsaboy is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Grey Ape will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Decent striking displayed by Ape there.
Weadababyitsaboy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a right hand but Ape moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ape, as that shot connected.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a looping left.
Ape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ape displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ape goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ape defending well as Weadababyitsaboy loads up on a big left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook. Ape ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ape looks to land a right hand but Weadababyitsaboy moved out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy blocks a jab.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ape wants to clinch up but Weadababyitsaboy keeps it at a distance.
Ape lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ape.
Ape misses with an uppercut. Weadababyitsaboy saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Weadababyitsaboy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ape keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ape.
Ape throws a body punch but Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range.
Ape throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ape feints a jab promting Weadababyitsaboy to slip. Ape then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Weadababyitsaboy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ape walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Weadababyitsaboy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut
and Weadababyitsaboy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ape is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weadababyitsaboy can do to turn this around?
Ape lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weadababyitsaboy will feel that in the morning.
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!
Ape throws the left hand but Weadababyitsaboy avoids the punch easily.
Ape avoids a punch combination nicely.

Ape moves into the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to push Ape away but Ape has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ape just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ape softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Grey Ape is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ape connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ape throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ape slips under a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Weadababyitsaboy pushes him off.
Ape slips a jab from Weadababyitsaboy.
An attempted straight right counter from Ape misses the target.
Weadababyitsaboy throws out a powerful jab.
Ape takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the leg kick from Ape.
Ape misses with a straight left.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Weadababyitsaboy darts in and clinches Ape up against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to pull guard but Ape won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ape tries a knee to the head but Weadababyitsaboy blocks it.
Ape lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ape.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ape misses with a knee strike.
Weadababyitsaboy has had enough of the clinch but Ape keeps him there for the moment.
Ape looking to throw knees to the head but Weadababyitsaboy is blocking nicely.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to force a seperation but Ape has the dominant position.
Weadababyitsaboy jumps guard but Ape turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Ape lands a nice shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ape. That one must have hurt.
Ape lands a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with an uppercut. Ape saw that one coming.
Weadababyitsaboy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ape's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Weadababyitsaboy gets tackled into the cage by Ape. Ape maintains the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Ape is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Ape as the two fighters clinch.
Ape lands a knee to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free but Ape has control.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ape lands with a left to the head.
Ape lands a left hand.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is trying to stall.
Ape digs a right hand into Weadababyitsaboy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Weadababyitsaboy's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weadababyitsaboy can't break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to break free but Ape has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ape.
Ape lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weadababyitsaboy letting Ape take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Ape dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ape throws a looping overhand right but Weadababyitsaboy ducks down to avoid it.
Ape connects with a single shot there.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a chopping leg kick but Ape manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Ape finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a nice right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a lunging right hand
and Ape counters with a straight right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ape.
Ape takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weadababyitsaboy. Ape does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that misses
letting Ape counter with a right hand.

Ape has Weadababyitsaboy up against the cage in a clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ape smiles and moves away.

Weadababyitsaboy rushes Ape and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weadababyitsaboy's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break the clinch but Ape is controlling the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Ape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A body shot lands from Ape.
Ape scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break the clinch but Ape is controlling him.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ape content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to pull guard but Ape has him pressed against the cage.
Ape is trying to maintain a safe position but Weadababyitsaboy gets an underhook and turns Ape into the cage.
Grey Ape has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Ape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to break free but Ape pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weadababyitsaboy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ape unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to break free.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to circle away but Ape has him pinned against the cage.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Weadababyitsaboy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ape to keep the fight standing.
Grey Ape has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.
Ape lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weadababyitsaboy backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ape blocks an uppercut.
Ape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Weadababyitsaboy's efforts to push away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a head punch that misses.
Ape lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ape stalling against the cage.
Ape blocks a body shot from Weadababyitsaboy.
Ape lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ape keeps control of Weadababyitsaboy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Weadababyitsaboy wants to get back to striking at distance but Ape won't allow it.
A shot in the inside from Weadababyitsaboy.

Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ape misses with a looping left.
Ape fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weadababyitsaboy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ape doesn't seem phased though.
Ape lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ape throws a wild body kick that Weadababyitsaboy sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ape tries to keep at a distance but Weadababyitsaboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape throws a knee to the head but misses.

Weadababyitsaboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grey Ape is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ape.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grey Ape is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ape connects with a jab.
Ape misses with a body kick.
Weadababyitsaboy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ape counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ape ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ape throws a head kick that Weadababyitsaboy semi-blocks.
Ape tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weadababyitsaboy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Weadababyitsaboy! But no joy.
Ape is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grey Ape showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ape, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Ape!
Grey Ape decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.