PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimly Fiendish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimly Fiendish has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jake Roberts's chin.

Roberts
vs
Fiendish

165 cm
22
145 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

157 cm
26
146 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimly Fiendish!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Roberts is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiendish's half guard.
Fiendish is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Fiendish dodges it nicely.
Fiendish is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Fiendish dodges it nicely.

Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Fiendish won't allow it.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fiendish to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiendish wants to sweep here but Roberts controlling him for the moment.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
Fiendish keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiendish is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake Roberts just wasn't active enough.

Fiendish fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Roberts sprawls well initially but Fiendish persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fiendish is working for a kimura but Roberts is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roberts trying to hold on to Fiendish's head to control him but Fiendish postures up.
Fiendish trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberts trying to control from the bottom.
Fiendish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fiendish.
Fiendish is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiendish stalling away here and it's allowed Roberts to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Roberts manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiendish is looking to escape.
Roberts is really struggling to control Fiendish but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiendish blocking the ground and pound.
Fiendish is working to get back to half guard.
Roberts throwing strikes here but Fiendish is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roberts can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiendish is looking to escape.
Fiendish is looking to improve his position but Roberts isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiendish is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roberts throwing strikes but Fiendish bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Roberts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiendish is one step ahead there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roberts can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiendish advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts moves into full guard.
Fiendish lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fiendish is looking to work some ground and pound but Roberts has wrist control.

Roberts has an active guard here but Fiendish has managed to pass into half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is pressing down on Fiendish's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiendish must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Roberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roberts throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fiendish is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Roberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiendish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiendish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fiendish's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws an elbow that misses. Fiendish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roberts's guard. Nice move by Fiendish!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Fiendish is keeping the position.

Fiendish throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Fiendish keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiendish has his hands on Roberts's head, controlling the position.
Roberts throws a strike but Fiendish rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Jake Roberts will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Roberts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grimly Fiendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fiendish gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fiendish prevents it.
Fiendish taking a breather.
Fiendish has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiendish is trying to drag Roberts to the mat but Roberts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fiendish gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fiendish prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Roberts has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fiendish clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts not allowing Fiendish to control his hands.
Fiendish manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roberts's guard. Nice work there by Fiendish.
Roberts throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Fiendish is stalling in the full guard.
Fiendish throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish postures up in Roberts's guard and throws a big left but Roberts blocks it.

Roberts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fiendish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Roberts.
Roberts taking a bit of punishment here - Fiendish scoring with strikes.

Fiendish working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiendish misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiendish looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roberts is avoiding damage well.
Roberts struggling a bit here.
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet but Fiendish drags him back down.
Fiendish scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Roberts to see if he's OK.
Fiendish cracks Roberts with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fiendish lands an elbow.

Roberts is rocked!
Fiendish scores with punches from side control.
Oh Roberts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiendish lands a strong strike to the head of Roberts. That's dazed him! Fiendish looking to finish here. Roberts is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Fiendish lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grimly Fiendish!
An out of breath and clearly excited Grimly Fiendish thanked Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).