PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ovca Namjera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Probert
vs
Namjera

168 cm
24
139 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

160 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sparky Probert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ovca Namjera!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Probert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Namjera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Probert.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Namjera.
A left lands for Namjera.
Namjera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Namjera misses the shot to the body.
Probert punishes Namjera's body with a nice straight punch.
Probert misses with a body shot
and Namjera counters with a straight right hand.
Probert dodges the punch combination from Namjera.

Namjera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Probert has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Namjera trying to control but Probert is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namjera postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Probert pushes Namjera off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Namjera takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Probert sizes up Namjera with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Namjera missing with a left hand there. Probert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Probert lands a jab to Namjera's midsection.
Namjera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparky Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovca Namjera.
Probert thows a body shot but no joy.
Namjera shoots in looking for a takedown but Probert manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Namjera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Probert misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Namjera is defended easily by Probert.
Namjera shoots for a double leg takedown but Probert sprawls well. He's pushed Namjera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert connects with a body shot.
Probert lands a head shot.
Namjera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namjera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Probert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namjera has time to react.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Namjera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Probert lands a head shot.
A big right from Probert misses.
Sparky Probert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Probert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namjera.
Probert bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Namjera's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a punch to the head.
Namjera misses the shot to the body.
Probert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Probert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Namjera blocks the body kick.
Probert throws a body punch but Namjera moves out of range.
Namjera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Probert lands a jab-cross combination.
Probert works Namjera's body with a nice hook.
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.
Probert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Namjera doesn't seem bothered though.
Namjera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probert.
Probert throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Probert lands with a nice body punch.
Probert throws a leg kick but Namjera checks it.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Namjera manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.
Probert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namjera.
Namjera throws a right hand that Probert ducks under and follows up with a left that Probert also avoids with ease.
Namjera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Probert counters with a left to the body.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Probert misses.
Probert throws a jab but it's blocked by Namjera.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Namjera.
Probert tries to bench press Namjera off him but Namjera keeps the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Probert pushes Namjera away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Namjera gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Namjera landing a few strikes.
Namjera prevents Probert from escaping the position.
Probert tries to buck Namjera off but Namjera is having none of it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Probert's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Namjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Namjera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Namjera trying to control the action but Probert is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Namjera throws a strike aimed at the side of Probert's head but Probert avoids it well.
Namjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Namjera working the strikes but Probert uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Namjera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Probert wants to control but Namjera passes into side.
Probert is looking for a sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Probert is trying to escape the position but Namjera is controlling the position.
Probert parries the strikes from Namjera easily there. Namjera is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Probert to escape.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Probert wants to control but Namjera postures up.
Probert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Probert can't do much from the bottom here.
Namjera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Probert dodges the ground and pound from Namjera.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Namjera grinds an elbow into Probert's temple.
Namjera tries to move into full mount but can't pass Probert's legs.
Probert on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Namjera grinds an elbow into Probert's temple.
Probert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Namjera's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Probert pushes Namjera off looking to stand but Namjera dives back in and keeps control.
Probert wants to stand back up but Namjera manages to pass into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Namjera in side control, throwing shots but Probert defends.
Probert is trying to get back to his feet.
Namjera is staying tight to Probert's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Probert wants to get back to his feet.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Probert tries to bench press Namjera off him but Namjera keeps the position.
Namjera happy to just control the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Namjera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probert keeps working.
Namjera scoring with punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namjera scoring with punches and elbows.
Namjera working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Probert will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Probert thuds a left hand into Namjera's body.
Probert scores with a nice right hand.
Sparky Probert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Probert lands a jab to Namjera's midsection.
Namjera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Probert swivels and escapes.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namjera.
Namjera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Probert is fending him off so far but Namjera persists. Nope, Probert circles away and we're back to standing.

Namjera shoots in and gets a takedown into Probert's guard.
Probert wants to get back to his feet but Namjera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Namjera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Namjera trying to control the position from guard on top but Probert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namjera wants to pass the guard but Probert is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert trying to keep a closed guard but Namjera is proving a slippery customer.
Namjera throws a big right hand that misses.
Namjera wants to control from the top but Probert keeps moving.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Probert leaves Namjera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sparky Probert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ovca Namjera.
Probert connects with a jab.
Probert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namjera misses with a takedown attempt - Probert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Namjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Sparky Probert is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namjera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Probert tries to avoid it but Namjera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Probert to the ground. Probert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Namjera is breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Probert. No joy for Namjera on that attempt.
Namjera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Probert pinned against the ropes. Probert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Namjera dives in and grabs Probert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Probert pushes down on Namjera's head and hops out.
Probert scores with a jab to the jaw.
Probert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namjera.
Probert scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Namjera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Probert counters with a left to the body.
Probert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Namjera was well out of range. Poor timing from Probert.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namjera is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Probert cracks Namjera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ovca Namjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Probert misses with a wild body shot.
Namjera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Probert is looking to wear down Namjera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Probert.
Probert misses with a two punch combination.
Probert throws a looping overhand right but Namjera ducks down to avoid it.
Probert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Probert.
Sloppy strikes from Namjera. Those never looked like landing.
Probert misses with a double jab.
Probert with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a jab to the body.
Namjera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Probert misses with a body shot
enabling Namjera to counter with a crisp jab.
Probert's jab looks to have found its range, popping Namjera under the eye.
Probert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Probert gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Namjera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Probert wants to get back to his feet but Namjera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Namjera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Namjera lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Probert wants to control the position but Namjera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ovca Namjera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Namjera trying to control the pace.
Namjera lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Probert is not content to let Namjera control the position.
Namjera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Namjera trying to control the action but Probert is working from the bottom.
Namjera wants to pass to mount but Probert is defending the position.
Probert pushes Namjera off looking to stand but Namjera dives back in and keeps control.
Probert is refusing to be controlled, as Namjera sits in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Probert wants to get back to his feet.
Probert wants to control but Namjera is keeping busy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Namjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Probert circles away.
Probert does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Namjera.
Probert keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Namjera.
Probert dips to his left and cracks Namjera with an uppercut!
Namjera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Probert tries to avoid it but Namjera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Probert to the ground. Probert escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Namjera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Probert scores with a nice head shot.
Namjera looks to score with a jab to the body but Probert is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Probert. Namjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Probert defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Namjera.
Probert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Namjera.
Namjera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namjera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Probert connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Namjera scrambles back to his feet.
Namjera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Probert counters with a one-two to the body.
Probert lands a nice hook to Namjera's body. Namjera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Namjera slips under a jab.
Probert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Namjera is defended easily by Probert.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Namjera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Probert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Probert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Probert tries to bum rush Namjera with a series of wild strikes but Namjera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Namjera takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Namjera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Namjera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namjera has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Probert finds it's way round the side to connect with Namjera's head.
Probert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Probert showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Probert has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sparky Probert!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sparky Probert!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sparky Probert!

Sparky Probert wins by unanimous decision!
Sparky Probert 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.