PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 1145 p4p, 178 weight class) and Oswald Cobblepot (ranked 1083 p4p, 172 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Punchy
vs
Cobblepot

186 cm
39
209 lbs
34 - 16 - 0

185 cm
31
206 lbs
13 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswald Cobblepot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobblepot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punchy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punchy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Punchy misses the target.

Cobblepot clinches up against the cage.
Punchy lands with a right to the head.
Cobblepot misses with the head strike.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Punchy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobblepot.
Punchy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow.
Cobblepot swings wildly with an uppercut but Punchy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy lands with a right to the head.
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!
Punchy blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobblepot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Punchy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchy lands a right hand.
Cobblepot throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchy.
Cobblepot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobblepot missing with knees to the body.
Punchy misses with a body punch.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Punchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punchy stalling.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot blocking some punches.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Punchy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobblepot lands a right hand that snaps the head of Punchy backwards.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy lands a body shot.
Cobblepot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punchy backwards.
Punchy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Punchy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy wants a takedown.
Cobblepot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punchy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Punchy blocks an uppercut.
Punchy stalling.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Punchy.
Punchy wants a takedown but no success here.
Punchy is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Punchy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Punchy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Punchy blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Punchy.

Punchy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot connects with a nice looking jab.
Punchy cracks Cobblepot with a good jab.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobblepot leaves Punchy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Punchy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cobblepot scores with a jab. Punchy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Punchy misses with a hook
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.

Punchy moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobblepot blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy working aggressively here.
Punchy misses with the head strike.
Punchy misses with a punch to the body.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Punchy.
Punchy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Punchy wants a takedown.
Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobblepot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobblepot.
Punchy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Cobblepot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Punchy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That kick from Cobblepot tenderised Punchy's leg. Punchy is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot dominated that 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.

Punchy misses the jab.
Punchy connects with a jab.
Punchy thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Cobblepot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Punchy blocks it.
A combination from Cobblepot does no damage.
Punchy looks to land a right hand but Cobblepot moved out of range.
Punchy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Punchy blocks a jab.
Punchy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot ducks under a wild hook from Punchy.
Cobblepot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punchy takes one on the button.
Punchy throws a body punch but Cobblepot moves out of range.
Cobblepot scores with a punch to the head.
Cobblepot throws a hook to the side of Punchy's head but Punchy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobblepot.
Punchy checks a low kick from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot takes a swing at Punchy's ribcage but misses.
Punchy cracks a nice hook into Cobblepot's ribs.
Punchy misses with a double jab.
Punchy throws a series of punches but Cobblepot avoids them all with ease.
Punchy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobblepot slips under a jab from Punchy.
As Punchy backs off Cobblepot throws a huge counter combo but Punchy manages to avoid it all.
Cobblepot cracks a nice hook into Punchy's ribs.
Cobblepot throws a body shot but no joy.
Punchy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cobblepot lands a jab to the head.
Cobblepot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punchy's head.
Trent Punchy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobblepot looks to land a left hand but Punchy moved out of range nicely.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Punchy attempts a counter takedown but Cobblepot avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobblepot moves away.
Cobblepot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobblepot throws a hook but Punchy blocks it.
Punchy fails with the takedown
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punchy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Punchy slips a jab from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot feints and then cracks Punchy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punchy down.

Cobblepot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Punchy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Punchy is trying to pull guard but Cobblepot has him pressed against the cage.
Punchy is trying to drag Cobblepot to the mat but Cobblepot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Punchy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy is looking for a takedown.
Punchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Punchy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Punchy letting Cobblepot take a breather here.
Cobblepot stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Cobblepot fails to land.
A short left from Cobblepot.
Cobblepot working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobblepot prevents Punchy from breaking the clinch.
Cobblepot will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Punchy up against the cage.
Punchy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobblepot's elbow.
Cobblepot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Punchy scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy.
Cobblepot throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Punchys head.
Cobblepot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Punchy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot has a couple of punches blocked by Punchy.
Cobblepot lands a right hand.
Cobblepot lands with a right to the head.
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!
Cobblepot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Cobblepot.
Punchy looking to slow down the pace here.
Cobblepot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobblepot misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Punchy on the inside.
Cobblepot lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punchy backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oswald Cobblepot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Punchy.
Cobblepot slips a jab from Punchy.
Cobblepot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Punchy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Punchy throws a leg kick but Cobblepot moved away.

Punchy looking to score a takedown here. Cobblepot is defending well but Punchy drives through and ends up in Cobblepot's guard.
Cobblepot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Punchy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobblepot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobblepot working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobblepot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Punchy wants to control from the top but Cobblepot keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punchy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Punchy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cobblepot throws a jab but it's blocked by Punchy.
Punchy works over Cobblepot's head and body with a nice combination.
Cobblepot connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punchy is defended easily by Cobblepot.
Oswald Cobblepot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punchy slips a straight right by Cobblepot.
Cobblepot has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Punchy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cobblepot in his tracks.
Cobblepot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punchy.
Punchy looks to land a left hand but Cobblepot moved out of range nicely.
Cobblepot scores with the left hand. Punchy knows he should have avoided that one.
Cobblepot lands with an overhand left.

Cobblepot rushes Punchy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Punchy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Punchy trying to stall but Cobblepot improves his position.
Punchy blocking some punches.
Punchy goes for a takedown attempt but Cobblepot pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cobblepot scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobblepot throws a shot from downtown. Punchy moves away and avoids it.
Cobblepot looks to land a right hand but Punchy moved out of range.
Punchy throws out a loose jab but Cobblepot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Punchy misses with a wild body shot.
Cobblepot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cobblepot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punchy.
Punchy is looking to clinch.
Punchy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobblepot.
Cobblepot clobbers Punchy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobblepot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punchy's hands.
Punchy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Cobblepot to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cobblepot. Cobblepot obviously looking to wear him down.
Cobblepot scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punchy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobblepot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobblepot! But no joy.
Cobblepot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Punchy doesn't seem bothered though.
Punchy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cobblepot.
Punchy throws a big shot that misses.
Punchy misses with an uppercut
and Cobblepot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Punchy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Punchy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cobblepot staying out of range there.
Punchy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Cobblepot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobblepot 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Cobblepot!
An out of breath Oswald Cobblepot thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Trent Punchy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.