PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between rocky balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Builder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

balboa
vs
Builder

150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, rocky balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Builder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
balboa misses with a looping right.
Builder slips a jab from balboa.
balboa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Builder.
Builder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from balboa misses.
balboa throws a lazy right hand but Builder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
balboa misses with a hook.
Builder fails to land the takedown.
rocky balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
A slow jab from balboa misses its intended target.
A big left from balboa misses.
Builder throws a head kick that misses.
balboa misses with an uppercut. Builder saw that one coming.
balboa throws a lazy right hand but Builder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
rocky balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as balboa throws out the jab.
Builder throws the kick towards the body but balboa avoids it.
balboa misses the jab.
balboa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. balboa's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Builder moves out of range as balboa strikes.
balboa throws an overhand right that lands on Builder's shoulder, as Builder tries to avoid the shot.
balboa missing with a left hand there. Builder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Builder staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Bob Builder has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from balboa misses.
Builder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from balboa.
balboa throws out a loose jab but Builder uses good head movement to avoid it.
balboa throws a hook but Builder avoids it easily.
balboa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Builder slips under a jab from balboa.
balboa is breathing heavily.
Builder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from balboa.
balboa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Builder. Builder gets slowly back to his feet.
Builder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
balboa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Builder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
balboa throws the left hand but Builder avoids the punch easily.
balboa throws a hook to the side of Builder's head but Builder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Builder looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Builder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Builder won't allow balboa to get back to his feet.
Builder is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
balboa wants to stand and escape but Builder is having none of it.
Builder distracts balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Builder distracts balboa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Builder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
balboa takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
balboa is trying to buck Builder off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
balboa misses with a hook. Builder ducked under it nicely.

Builder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Builder working balboa over with strikes.
balboa tries to kick Builder off but Builder keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
balboa has hold of Builder's hands but Builder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Builder drops an elbow to the side of balboa's head.
balboa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Builder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Builder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
balboa throws a hook but Builder blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builder slips under a jab from balboa.
Builder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big left from balboa misses.
A telegraphed right hand from balboa misses the target.
Builder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from balboa.

Builder bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
balboa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Builder has just dragged him back down to the mat.
balboa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
balboa is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Builder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Builder working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

rocky balboa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

balboa misses with a straight right.
Builder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but balboa checks it well.
Builder throws a body kick that misses.
Builder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from balboa.
balboa throws out a loose jab but Builder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Builder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
balboa misses with a hook.
balboa throws a big shot that misses.
Builder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
balboa throws out a loose jab but Builder uses good head movement to avoid it.
balboa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Builder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with balboa but balboa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bob Builder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
balboa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Builder.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Builder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from balboa.
A telegraphed right hand from balboa misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from balboa. No joy for Builder on that attempt.
rocky balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Builder.
Nice defenses there by balboa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Builder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Builder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming balboa to the mat! balboa manages to get full guard.
balboa is looking to stand up but Builder isn't so interested in that idea.
Builder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Builder won't allow balboa to get back to his feet.
Builder works over balboa with some ground and pound from guard.
Builder won't allow balboa to get back to his feet.
Builder lands a couple of digs.
Builder cracks balboa with a solid left hand.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
balboa misses with a straight left.
Builder defending well as balboa loads up on a big left hand.
balboa throws a looping overhand right but Builder ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
balboa misses with a hook. Builder ducked under it nicely.
balboa looks to throw the jab but Builder is out of range.
Builder moves out of range as balboa strikes.
Builder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from balboa.
Decent striking displayed by balboa there.
Builder misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Builder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
balboa throws a hook but Builder blocks it.

Builder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
balboa tries to buck Builder off but he can't manage it.

Builder has hold of balboa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and balboa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Builder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as balboa is looking to escape.
Builder lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
balboa is trying to stand.
Builder content just to control the position here.
Builder lands with some vicious ground and pound - can balboa hang on?
balboa really wants to buck Builder off and get back to his feet.
Builder raining down shots from the mount!
Builder looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns balboa that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Builder looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Builder working the ground and pound effectively.
balboa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Builder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
balboa squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Builder controlling from the full mount.
balboa really wants to buck Builder off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builder punishing his opponent with strikes.
balboa is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Builder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

balboa throws a big shot that misses.
balboa lands with a hook. Builder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Builder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from balboa.

Builder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Builder wants to control but balboa is keeping him busy.
Builder working the ground and pound.
balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Builder landing strikes.
Builder lands a nice forearm strike.
balboa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Builder slips under a jab from balboa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
balboa throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Builder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. balboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Builder passes to full mount! That's big trouble for balboa!
Builder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Builder lands a big shot there that rocks balboa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
balboa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Builder landing strikes, looking to finish!
Builder with good strikes from the mount here!
balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Builder looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Builder scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builder wants to control the pace but balboa is squirming around nicely.
Builder won't let balboa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Builder looking to control but balboa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Builder breaks from balboa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Builder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Builder working away from the top, dropping strikes.
balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Builder lands a big elbow.
You get the feeling that balboa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Builder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
balboa wants to get back to his feet.
Builder tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Builder won't let balboa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Builder landing punches.
balboa is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Builder content just to control the position here.
balboa is trying to stand.

Builder with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Builder won't let balboa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Builder breaks from balboa's wrist control and lands an elbow.

balboa somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
balboa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
balboa waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Builder.
balboa stuffs the takedown attempt from Builder. Builder gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from balboa misses.
balboa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Builder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
balboa throws a hook but Builder avoids it easily.

Builder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Builder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Builder scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Builder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Builder 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Builder!