PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chang Cobb (ranked 24373 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momo Bomo (ranked 6531 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cobb
vs
Bomo

180 cm
25
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chang Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Momo Bomo!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bomo clinches up against the cage.

Cobb wants the takedown. Bomo is fighting it off but Cobb persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bomo's guard against the cage.

Bomo pushes Cobb off and gets back to his feet.

Bomo moves into the clinch.
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bomo trying to control the position but instead, Cobb has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bomo into the cage.
Bomo jumps guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bomo tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomo can't break the clinch.
Bomo tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Bomo back against the cage.
Bomo is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobb really is a fat lump.
Bomo jumps guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bomo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobb pinned against the cage. Cobb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cobb attempts a counter takedown but Bomo avoids it well and moves away.
Chang Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momo Bomo.

Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bomo, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two 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.
Bomo is trying to break free.

Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bomo.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bomo misses with a series of wild punches.

Bomo drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Bomo is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb goes for a takedown attempt but Bomo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Momo Bomo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomo fails to land the takedown.
Bomo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cobb counters by clinching up.
Bomo tries to pull guard but Cobb won't allow it.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bomo tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Bomo drops back down to his feet.

Bomo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bomo is trying to break free.
Bomo stalling the fight.
Cobb is looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Bomo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Bomo is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Bomo is trying to pull guard but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bomo decides to pull guard.
Cobb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cobb distracts Bomo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chang Cobb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cobb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bomo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bomo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Bomo.
Cobb is looking for a counter combo.
Cobb lands a head kick. Bomo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bomo.

Bomo moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cobb 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.
Cobb throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cobb won't allow Bomo to sweep him here.
Cobb working some strikes from top position.
Cobb landing with the ground and pound.
Cobb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cobb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cobb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bomo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cobb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bomo is working away from the top position though.
Bomo wants to take a breather but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb won't allow Bomo to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobb is looking for a sweep. Bomo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cobb moves into full guard.
Bomo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cobb swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomo tries to stand but Cobb is controlling from the bottom.
Momo Bomo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cobb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cobb wants to stand up but Bomo is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bomo misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Bomo drives through and clinches with Cobb against the cage.

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.
Cobb is pressed up against the cage. Bomo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cobb down to the mat. Cobb avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bomo rushes Cobb and presses him up against the cage.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.

Bomo pulls guard.
Cobb connects with a couple of short punches.

Cobb gets to his feet. Bomo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bomo is breathing heavily.
Bomo fails with the takedown
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Bomo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chang Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momo Bomo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bomo has closed the distance and engaged Cobb in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chang Cobb will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Bomo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Bomo is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bomo manages to break the clinch.

Bomo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cobb is looking for a takedown.
Cobb wants a takedown.
Bomo tries to pull guard but Cobb holds him up against the cage and eventually Bomo drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomo wants to break the clinch but can't.

Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cobb moves into the clinch successfully.
Momo Bomo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bomo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bomo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cobb walks away with a smile on his face. Bomo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Bomo.
Cobb lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bomo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cobb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chang Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Momo Bomo.
Bomo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bomo looking for a takedown.

Cobb gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bomo regains guard.
Bomo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bomo wants to improve his position but instead Cobb has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomo is trying to stand back up but Cobb is controlling him

Cobb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bomo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Bomo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Chang Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb lands a head kick. Bomo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bomo moves into the clinch successfully.

Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bomo - that will leave a mark!

Bomo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Bomo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cobb just stands there and leans against the cage.

Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cobb clinches up with Bomo and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Bomo controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Bomo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cobb drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bomo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bomo is trying to push Cobb away but Cobb has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cobb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bomo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bomo is trying to maintain a safe position but Cobb gets an underhook and turns Bomo into the cage.
Momo Bomo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bomo tries to pull guard but Cobb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chang Cobb.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cobb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chang Cobb!