PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob The Robber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

The Robber
vs
Punisher

210 cm
19
265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob The Robber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Robber swats away the attempt to clinch by Punisher.
The Robber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punisher ducks right into an uppercut from The Robber.
We've been hearing reports that The Robber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Punisher wants to clinch.
The Robber keeps the fight on the outside.

The Robber scores with a takedown into Punisher's guard.
The Robber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Robber postures up.
The Robber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punisher lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Robber will feel that in the morning.
The Robber throws a lazy right hand but Punisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from The Robber misses.
Punisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from The Robber as Punisher shoots in.
The Robber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punisher's waist but Punisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Robber off to one side.
Punisher fakes the leg kick and cracks The Robber in the body.
The Robber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Punisher takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Robber is keeping busy.
Punisher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Punisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Robber shoots for a takedown but Punisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Robber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Robber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punisher is looking to clinch but The Robber is avoiding it.

Punisher instigates a clinch.
Punisher misses with a punch to the body.

The Robber has Punisher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Robber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Punisher tumbling to the mat - The Robber dives into Punisher's guard.
The Robber postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Robber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Punisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Robber wants to pass the guard but Punisher is keeping the position.
Punisher working a defensive guard but The Robber passes into half guard.
Punisher wants to improve his position but The Robber is controlling well.
The Robber trying to pass the guard but Punisher defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher tries to get to full guard but The Robber has control of the leg.
The Robber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punisher tries to get to full guard but The Robber has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Prince Punisher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Robber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punisher tries to avoid it but The Robber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punisher to the ground. Punisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bob The Robber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Robber misses with a looping right.
The Robber slaps away a takedown attempt from Punisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Robber scores with a one two! Punisher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punisher stuffs the takedown attempt from The Robber. The Robber gets slowly back to his feet.
Punisher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Robber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Robber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Robber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Punisher wants to sweep here but The Robber controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to keep The Robber in close.
The Robber is pushing down on Punisher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Punisher is fighting to maintain full guard but The Robber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Punisher tries to roll over but The Robber keeps him under control.
The Robber is looking to advance position but Punisher won't allow it.
Punisher is looking to control The Robber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Punisher avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Robber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The Robber seems to be working for a kimura but Punisher defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Robber trying to control from half guard but Punisher is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Punisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Robber is working away from the top position though.

The Robber is looking for a kimura here.
Punisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Punisher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Robber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Robber's back!
Punisher struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Punisher wants to control the position but The Robber frees himself and scrambles - Punisher manages to regain control in side control.
Punisher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punisher wants to control but The Robber is keeping him busy.
The Robber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punisher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Bob The Robber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The Robber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Robber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punisher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Robber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punisher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The Robber keeps the fight on the outside.

The Robber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Robber showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Robber wants to control but Punisher is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The Robber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punisher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Robber.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Robber trying to control the action but Punisher is working from the bottom.
The Robber tries to stand but can't do so whilst Punisher controls his leg.

Punisher makes his way to full guard, as The Robber worked for a kimura.
The Robber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Robber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Robber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Punisher is working an open guard so The Robber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Robber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punisher counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Punisher - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Robber misses with an uppercut. Punisher saw that one coming.
The Robber misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch but The Robber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Robber misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Robber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Robber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Robber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punisher. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punisher.

Punisher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Punisher is keen to just control but The Robber is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Prince Punisher.
Danga de danga de dang - Punisher scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Robber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prince Punisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punisher moves away from the strike by The Robber.
The Robber takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punisher tries to clinch but The Robber is having none of it.
The Robber keeps the fight on the outside.
The Robber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Punisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prince Punisher!