PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Cobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anubis
vs
Cobra

210 cm
32
280 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

188 cm
31
250 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamid Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Alan Cobra!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobra closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Hamid Anubis has been cut.
Anubis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cobra swivels and escapes.
Anubis shoots in looking for a takedown but Cobra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anubis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anubis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobra.
Anubis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobra is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt - Cobra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Some wild striking there from Cobra.
Anubis throws a leg kick
and Cobra counters with a three punch combo that has Anubis backing up. Anubis nods at Cobra to acknowledge the strikes.
Anubis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobra tries to avoid it but Anubis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobra to the ground. Cobra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Cobra scores with a four punch combination!
Nice takedown defense from Cobra. No joy for Anubis on that attempt.
Anubis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anubis misses with a takedown attempt
and Cobra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anubis is breathing heavily.
Anubis takes a kick to the side of the head.

Anubis is rocked!

Hamid Anubis's cut is getting worse.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Anubis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis fails with the takedown.
Anubis shoots in and drives through. Cobra sprawls well.

Anubis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anubis lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cobra managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cobra manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anubis throws a head kick but Cobra moves out of range.
Cobra scores with a jab. Anubis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anubis slips a jab and a cross from Cobra.

Anubis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cobra is trying to defend but Anubis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cobra is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis lands with a punch from half guard.
Anubis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anubis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Anubis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Anubis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cobra has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobra is looking to escape.

Anubis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cobra has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Anubis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cobra is just riding it out for now. Anubis eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Cobra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamid Anubis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobra swinging wildly here.
Hamid Anubis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anubis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobra as he jumps to the side.
Anubis moves out of range of the body kick from Cobra.
Anubis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anubis dives in and grabs Cobra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cobra pushes down on Anubis's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamid Anubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cobra takes the fight into the clinch.
Cobra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anubis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cobra to keep the fight standing.
Cobra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anubis tries for a takedown but Cobra manages to get underhooks.
Cobra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cobra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cobra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cobra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cobra.
Anubis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobra fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cobra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobra scores with a punch to the head.
Anubis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cobra is fending him off so far but Anubis persists. Nope, Cobra circles away and we're back to standing.
Cobra throws a head kick that misses.
Anubis thows a body shot but no joy.
Anubis staying out of range there.

Anubis shoots in and gets a takedown into Cobra's guard.
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!
Anubis is fighting to break Cobra's control of his arms but Cobra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anubis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cobra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anubis is controlling him.
Anubis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anubis wants to stand and escape but instead Cobra has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Anubis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anubis is trying to keep Cobra in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anubis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Anubis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cobra rolls with it to try and escape but Anubis cranks on the arm and Cobra is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hamid Anubis!