PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatrump Bigtummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Bobo Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bigtummy
vs
Bobo Jr

182 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fatrump Bigtummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Bobo Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigtummy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bobo Jr throws a nice looking combination but Bigtummy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bigtummy.
Bobo Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigtummy.
Bobo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Bigtummy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bigtummy thows a big elbow that misses.
Bigtummy prevents Bobo Jr from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bobo Jr pushes Bigtummy off and gets back to his feet.
Bigtummy shoots for a double leg takedown but Bobo Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bigtummy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bobo Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bobo Jr throws a right and a left that Bigtummy avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bigtummy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bobo Jr misses with the combination.
Bobo Jr looks gassed!
Some wild striking there from Bobo Jr.

Bigtummy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bobo Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Bigtummy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatrump Bigtummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigtummy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bobo Jr has him pressed against the cage.

Bigtummy successfully pulls guard.

Bigtummy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bigtummy wants to control but Bobo Jr passes easily into half guard.
Bigtummy is trying to maintain the position but Bobo Jr is very close to passing his half guard.

Bobo Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Bigtummy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bobo Jr as he jumps to the side.
Bobo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bigtummy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobo Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo Jr throws a series of punches but Bigtummy avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Bobo Jr.
Bigtummy shoots in for a takedown but Bobo Jr shows good takedown defense.
Bigtummy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bigtummy tries to clinch up.
Bobo Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobo Jr throws a right hand that Bigtummy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bigtummy also avoids with ease.
Bigtummy tries to clinch but Bobo Jr moves out of range.
Bigtummy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigtummy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bigtummy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bigtummy shoots in for a double leg but Bobo Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Bigtummy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobo Jr which made him look bad.
Bigtummy slips under a jab from Bobo Jr.
Bigtummy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bobo Jr tries to bum rush Bigtummy with a series of wild strikes but Bigtummy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bigtummy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bobo Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bigtummy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobo Jr throws a right hand that Bigtummy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bigtummy also avoids with ease.
Bobo Jr misses with a body shot
and Bigtummy counters with a three punch combo that has Bobo Jr backing up. Bobo Jr nods at Bigtummy to acknowledge the strikes.
Bobo Jr throws a hook to the side of Bigtummy's head but Bigtummy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bobo Jr throws a right and a left that Bigtummy avoids nicely.
Bobo Jr walks into a left hand.
Bobo Jr throws out a loose jab but Bigtummy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigtummy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bobo Jr misses with a body punch
and Bigtummy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bigtummy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatrump Bigtummy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bobo Jr throws a combination that misses
and Bigtummy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juan Bobo Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobo Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigtummy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigtummy slips a jab and a cross from Bobo Jr.
Bobo Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown by Bigtummy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bobo Jr which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Bigtummy misses.
Bigtummy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigtummy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobo Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bigtummy's shoulder, as Bigtummy tries to avoid the shot.
Bobo Jr throws a combination that misses
and Bigtummy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobo Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bigtummy.
Bobo Jr misses with a combination
and Bigtummy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bigtummy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bobo Jr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Bobo Jr duly obliges.
Bobo Jr throws a right and a left that Bigtummy avoids nicely.
Bobo Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bigtummy counters with a three punch combo that has Bobo Jr backing up. Bobo Jr nods at Bigtummy to acknowledge the strikes.
Bigtummy shoots in and drives through. Bobo Jr sprawls well.
Bobo Jr looks to land a right hand but Bigtummy moved out of range.
Bobo Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bigtummy has time to react.
Bobo Jr falls off balance throwing a combination

and Bigtummy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bigtummy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigtummy trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobo Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bobo Jr kicks Bigtummy off and gets to his feet.
Bobo Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bigtummy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobo Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bigtummy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigtummy tries to clinch there but Bobo Jr circles away.
Bobo Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobo Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bigtummy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bobo Jr but Bobo Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatrump Bigtummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Bobo Jr.
Bigtummy lands with a nice body punch.
Bobo Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bigtummy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bigtummy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobo Jr misses with a combination
and Bigtummy counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Bigtummy with that takedown attempt.
Bigtummy lands with a nice combination. Bobo Jr backs away looking to recover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bigtummy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bobo Jr misses with a double jab.
Bobo Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bigtummy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobo Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bigtummy.
Bobo Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bigtummy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bobo Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bobo Jr throws a body punch but Bigtummy moves out of range.
Bobo Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigtummy moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bigtummy.
Bobo Jr misses with a double jab.
Bigtummy is looking to clinch but Bobo Jr is avoiding it.
Fatrump Bigtummy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigtummy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bigtummy scores a takedown into full mount!
Bigtummy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bobo Jr?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bobo Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bigtummy trying to control but Bobo Jr is having none of it.
Bobo Jr trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bobo Jr is squirming around, avoiding Bigtummy's attempts to control the action.
Bobo Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigtummy wants to take his opponent's back but Bobo Jr doesn't allow it.
Bigtummy trying to control but Bobo Jr is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fatrump Bigtummy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bigtummy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bigtummy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bigtummy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobo Jr.
Bobo Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bobo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bigtummy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobo Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bigtummy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigtummy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigtummy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobo Jr backs up against the cage.
Bobo Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bigtummy rather than just go for the knockout.
Bigtummy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bobo Jr throws out the jab.
Bobo Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bigtummy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bigtummy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bobo Jr but Bobo Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bobo Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bigtummy counters with a right hand to the body.
Bobo Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bigtummy counters with a series of strikes. Bobo Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fatrump Bigtummy is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobo Jr throws a jab when Bigtummy was well out of range.
Bigtummy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bobo Jr.
Bobo Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Bigtummy with that takedown attempt.
Bobo Jr avoids the head kick by Bigtummy.
Bigtummy moves in looking to clinch but Bobo Jr pushes him off.
Bigtummy shoots in for a takedown but Bobo Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatrump Bigtummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bigtummy shoots for a takedown but Bobo Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobo Jr throws out a loose jab but Bigtummy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobo Jr misses with a body shot.
Bigtummy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobo Jr as he avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Bobo Jr.
Bigtummy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobo Jr swings for the body but Bigtummy moves out of range.
Bigtummy shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobo Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Bigtummy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobo Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bigtummy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bigtummy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobo Jr is fending him off so far but Bigtummy persists. Nope, Bobo Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobo Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bigtummy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bigtummy misses with a takedown attempt - Bobo Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bigtummy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobo Jr is fending him off so far but Bigtummy persists. Nope, Bobo Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Bobo Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bigtummy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bobo Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bigtummy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobo Jr fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobo Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bigtummy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigtummy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bobo Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Bobo Jr. No joy for Bigtummy on that attempt.

Bigtummy clinches with his opponent.

Bobo Jr manages to break the clinch.
Bobo Jr throws a series of punches but Bigtummy moves out of range.
Juan Bobo Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bigtummy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Bobo Jr as Bigtummy shoots in.
Bobo Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobo Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bigtummy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigtummy tries to clinch but Bobo Jr is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bobo Jr checks a leg kick.
Bigtummy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bigtummy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bigtummy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bobo Jr circles away.
A combination from Bobo Jr does no damage.
Bobo Jr misses with a hook.
Bigtummy shoots for a takedown but Bobo Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bobo Jr throws a right hand that Bigtummy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bigtummy also avoids with ease.
Bobo Jr tries to bum rush Bigtummy with a series of wild strikes but Bigtummy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juan Bobo Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobo Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bigtummy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bigtummy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bigtummy tries for a takedown but Bobo Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bigtummy pulls out of a head kick attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Bobo Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bigtummy 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatrump Bigtummy!