PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Wrinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Robero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wrinkle
vs
Robero

214 cm
26
271 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

193 cm
26
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marc Wrinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Robero!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robero misses with a double jab
and Robero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Robero closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wrinkle did well to prevent Robero getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wrinkle tries to kick Robero off in order to stand up. Robero Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wrinkle on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wrinkle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Wrinkle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrinkle trying desperately to get to his feet.
Robero controlling from mount.
Robero lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wrinkle hang on?
Wrinkle tries to buck Robero off but Robero takes his back!
Robero slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Robero cracks Wrinkle with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wrinkle from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wrinkle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robero scores with punches to the body.
Wrinkle trying to get back to his feet but Robero is in full control for now.
What can Wrinkle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Wrinkle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Robero looking to break Wrinkle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wrinkle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Robero keeps control of the position easily here as Wrinkle tries to buck him off.
Wrinkle trying to get back to his feet but Robero is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robero's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robero controlling the positon.
Wrinkle holding both Robero 's hands and preventing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robero controlling from the back.

Robero is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robero has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wrinkle's body.

Robero is persistently looking for the submission but Wrinkle is defending it well.
Wrinkle controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Wrinkle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robero.
Wrinkle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Can Wrinkle hold on?! Robero is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.

Wrinkle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wrinkle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Robero tightening his grip on Wrinkle, looking for the choke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrinkle looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wrinkle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Robero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robero gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wrinkle fails to land.

Robero has clasped his hands together around Wrinkle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Robero wants to control but Wrinkle is keeping him busy.
Wrinkle tries to escape but Robero is in control.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Robero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robero just content to control the position.
Wrinkle tries to escape but Robero is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robero trying to control the action but Wrinkle is working from the bottom.
Wrinkle is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Robero has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Paulo Robero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrinkle trying to remain calm as Robero controls from the top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Paulo Robero wasn't active enough on the ground.

Robero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wrinkle!
A lull in the action here as Robero stalls from top position.
Wrinkle stops Robero from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrinkle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robero is controlling him well.
Wrinkle is looking to get back to his feet here but Robero is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wrinkle's back.

Robero working for a choke but Wrinkle is defending well.
I would not like to be Wrinkle right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrinkle is trying to get back to his feet but Robero has full control of the position and if anything, Wrinkle has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robero has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wrinkle's body.
Wrinkle is trying to get back to his feet but Robero has full control of the position and if anything, Wrinkle has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Robero looking to break Wrinkle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wrinkle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robero will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wrinkle is trying to stand back up.
Robero is landing with strikes from the back.

Wrinkle showing good submission defense here.
Robero controls the position.
Wrinkle looking very determined here, making life difficult for Robero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrinkle controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Robero is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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!
Robero just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wrinkle has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Robero is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wrinkle wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robero controlling the position well here. Wrinkle rolled but Robero kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Wrinkle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Robero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Robero moves in looking to clinch but Wrinkle pushes him off.
Robero takes one to the chin there.
Robero tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wrinkle as he connects with a hook.

Robero clinches up against the cage.

Robero jumps into guard, dragging Wrinkle to the mat.
Wrinkle wanted to stand there but Robero had control of the position.
Wrinkle wants to stand and escape but instead Robero has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Robero controlling from the top position.
Wrinkle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robero on the ground.
Wrinkle is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrinkle keeping full guard, as Robero tries to pass.
Wrinkle wants to stand but Robero is controlling the position.
Robero seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Paulo Robero hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Robero closes the distance and pushes Wrinkle back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wrinkle fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wrinkle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wrinkle.
Marc Wrinkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wrinkle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Robero has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wrinkle tries to break the clinch but Robero is controlling the position.

Robero lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Robero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Robero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wrinkle defends it well.
Wrinkle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robero.
Wrinkle tries to kick Robero off but Robero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wrinkle wants to stand back up but Robero manages to pass into side control.
Marc Wrinkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrinkle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robero is controlling him well.
Robero staying calm.
Wrinkle pushes Robero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Robero decides to stand back up. Robero steps back and let's Wrinkle get back to his feet.

Wrinkle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robero to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robero prevents Wrinkle from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Robero won't allow Wrinkle to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robero slips nicely into half guard.
Robero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robero moves into full mount! Wrinkle won't be happy about that!
Robero content just to control the position here.
Wrinkle is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wrinkle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Robero. What's that going to do exactly?
Robero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrinkle is in a horrible position here. Robero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Robero looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Robero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Robero!