PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Saavedra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saavedra has chosen Cant be touched as his entrance music. Roberts has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Toni Saavedra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Roberts
vs
Saavedra

218 cm
21
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Bulk Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bob Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Saavedra!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saavedra paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Roberts pushes Saavedra up against the cage in a clinch.

Roberts breaks the clinch.

Roberts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Saavedra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Saavedra throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Roberts stands and steps away. Saavedra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Saavedra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saavedra should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Saavedra tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saavedra looking for a sweep but Roberts has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Saavedra regains half guard.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Saavedra actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saavedra tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Roberts trying to control the action but Saavedra is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Saavedra looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roberts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saavedra to take his back!

Saavedra defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Roberts tightening his grip on Saavedra, looking for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saavedra prevents Roberts from getting a body triangle.
Saavedra tries to escape but Roberts has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roberts controlling the position well here. Saavedra rolled but Roberts kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saavedra looking very determined here, making life difficult for Roberts.
Saavedra covering up well under a series of strikes from Roberts.

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.
Saavedra rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roberts is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saavedra!
Saavedra can't escape the position.
Roberts manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saavedra to take his back!
Roberts is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saavedra can't escape the position.
Roberts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roberts doesn't have the hooks in and Saavedra manages to turn into his guard.

Saavedra drops back, looking for a kneebar! Roberts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Roberts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Roberts!
Saavedra is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Roberts is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toni Saavedra's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saavedra misses with a takedown

and Roberts counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Saavedra has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.
Roberts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Saavedra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Roberts decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Roberts with a poor takedown

and Saavedra counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saavedra passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Roberts!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saavedra prevents Roberts from getting the reversal.

Saavedra moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Roberts has worked his arm free - good work by Roberts!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is trying to control Saavedra's posture but Saavedra avoids it.

Saavedra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Roberts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roberts won't allow Saavedra to pass to mount.
Roberts moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Roberts is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saavedra keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Saavedra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roberts trying to control but Saavedra is working from the bottom.

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

Saavedra has an active guard here but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
Saavedra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roberts scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to take a break and control but Saavedra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Roberts wants to stand up but Saavedra has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Roberts is working for a submission of some sort.

Saavedra looking for submissions off his back.
Roberts wants to stand up but Saavedra is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Saavedra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Saavedra pushes down on Roberts's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Saavedra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saavedra.

Saavedra is looking for a kimura but Roberts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saavedra to get the leverage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roberts manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toni Saavedra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toni Saavedra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Roberts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Saavedra!
Saavedra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Roberts working for a guillotine from mount but Saavedra is in no mood to give up.
Roberts with the ground and pound from mount.
Bob Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saavedra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saavedra avoids a series of strikes thrown by Roberts.
Saavedra is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Saavedra is in trouble!
BOOM! Roberts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saavedra is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saavedra sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roberts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Saavedra actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Saavedra is controlling the position.
Saavedra tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Roberts passes to side control.
Saavedra gets back to half guard.

Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saavedra actively working from the bottom here.

Roberts stands up from half guard.
Saavedra tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily

and Roberts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saavedra's guard now.

Roberts thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Saavedra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Saavedra looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.

Saavedra working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saavedra looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roberts passes into side control.
Saavedra is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Roberts.
Saavedra sneaks back into half guard.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saavedra is not content to let Roberts control the position.

Saavedra is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.

Saavedra is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts is keen to just control but Saavedra is a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saavedra shoots and misses

and Roberts counters with a single leg into guard. Saavedra didn't expect that.

Saavedra has his foot on Roberts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roberts works his way back into a safe position though.

Saavedra working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Roberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roberts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

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