PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shakespeare (ranked 1948 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Buddah Joe (ranked 132 p4p, 103 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shakespeare
vs
Joe

194 cm
25
272
11 - 7 - 0

150 cm
27
300
15 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

High Quality Beef 🐄

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robbie Shakespeare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buddah Joe!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakespeare misses with a hook.
Joe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shakespeare tries to bum rush Joe with a series of wild strikes but Joe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shakespeare misses with a body kick.
Shakespeare throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe dodges the punch combination from Shakespeare.

Joe dives in and scores a takedown into Shakespeare's guard.
Joe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe throwing strikes from guard but Shakespeare blocks nicely.
Joe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Joe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shakespeare is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joe, into his guard.

Joe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shakespeare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Joe is tightening it up a little... Shakespeare has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shakespeare reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shakespeare taps out! Nice BJJ there by Joe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buddah Joe!