PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike KnockOut (ranked 1078 p4p, 1210 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 144 p4p, 166 weight class). Bob Probert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

KnockOut
vs
Probert

178 cm
22
158
5 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
155
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Bear N Saints

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike KnockOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KnockOut throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert misses the jab.
KnockOut throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probert wants to slow KnockOut down by chopping away at his legs.
Probert throws out a loose jab but KnockOut uses good head movement to avoid it.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from KnockOut.
Probert misses with a straight left.
KnockOut is looking to counter punch.
A big left from KnockOut misses.
Probert's coach down at The House Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Probert's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
KnockOut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Probert manages to avoid it.
KnockOut scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from KnockOut finds it's way through Probert's defenses.
KnockOut connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Probert momentarily.
A jab from Probert misses.
KnockOut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Probert.
KnockOut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but KnockOut ducks down to avoid it.
Probert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
KnockOut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert feints a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert takes one to the chin there.
Probert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Probert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KnockOut throws out the jab.
KnockOut misses with a jab to the body
and Probert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Probert throws a shot from downtown. KnockOut moves away and avoids it.
Probert misses with a looping left.
Probert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert slips under a jab.
KnockOut misses with an uppercut.
Probert throws a body punch but KnockOut moves out of range.
Mike KnockOut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Probert lands an overhand right.
KnockOut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Probert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
KnockOut throws a poor cross that misses
and Probert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Probert gets cracked with a nice right hand there by KnockOut.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from KnockOut misses its target.
KnockOut tests Probert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
KnockOut gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
KnockOut slips a jab from Probert.
KnockOut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from KnockOut misses the target.
KnockOut thuds his right hand into Probert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
KnockOut avoids the body shot from Probert.
A quick step to the side and KnockOut tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Probert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Probert misses.
KnockOut is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
KnockOut throws a jab but it's blocked by Probert.
KnockOut takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Probert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
KnockOut throws a hook but Probert avoids it easily.
KnockOut on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
KnockOut misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut lands with a shot to the body.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses KnockOut's front leg but catches the back leg as KnockOut tries to avoid it.
Probert lands the left hand.
KnockOut misses with a straight left.
KnockOut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Probert misses with a body shot.
It looked like KnockOut wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Probert scores with a shot to the body.
Probert avoids the body shot from KnockOut.
Probert takes a swing at KnockOut's ribcage but misses.
KnockOut connects with the punch.
Probert lands a nice looking body shot.
KnockOut throws a jab when Probert was well out of range.
Probert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert takes one on the chin but seems OK.
KnockOut throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from KnockOut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
KnockOut doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Probert throws a leg kick which misses KnockOut's front leg but catches the back leg as KnockOut tries to avoid it.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Probert misses.
The fighters circling - KnockOut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Probert - just one landing.
Probert moves forwards but KnockOut connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert moves away from the strike by KnockOut.
Probert connects with a right hand. KnockOut shakes it off.
KnockOut throws a poor cross that misses
and Probert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Probert cracks a nice hook into KnockOut's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Probert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
KnockOut slips under a jab.
KnockOut connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
KnockOut takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bob Probert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bob Probert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Probert misses with a leg kick
and KnockOut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert swings widly with a right hand
and KnockOut counters with a stiff right hand.
Probert slips a straight right by KnockOut.
KnockOut throws a looping overhand right but Probert ducks down to avoid it.
KnockOut throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from KnockOut with a body shot.
Probert drops his hands momentarily and KnockOut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
KnockOut avoids the body shot from Probert.
KnockOut misses with a hook. Probert ducked under it nicely.
Probert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
KnockOut avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob Probert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - KnockOut coming out on top.
KnockOut misses with an uppercut
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert avoids the body shot from KnockOut.
Probert with a nice calf kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert looks to score with a jab to the body but KnockOut is just out of range.
KnockOut misses with an uppercut.
Probert let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
KnockOut lands a slapping body shot.
Probert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Probert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces KnockOut back to the cage. Probert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

KnockOut is rocked!
Probert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KnockOut circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh KnockOut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
KnockOut swings for the body but Probert moves out of range.
and Probert counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts KnockOut! He's just covering up as Probert starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Probert!
After the fight, Bob Probert was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.