PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robek Robeksson (ranked 3652 p4p, 24706 weight class) and Sickle Cell (ranked 135 p4p, 237 weight class). Sickle Cell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Robeksson
vs
Cell

225 cm
24
300
3 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
266
0 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Coconut Supplement Co.

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robek Robeksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickle Cell!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Robeksson.
Robeksson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robeksson manages to get to full guard.
Robeksson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robeksson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cell's guard.

Robeksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robeksson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cell has his foot on Robeksson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robeksson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robeksson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robeksson pushes down on Cell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robeksson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robeksson is thwarting Cell's attempts to control the position.
Robeksson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two 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.

Cell is defending against the submission attempts here by Robeksson.

Robeksson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cell has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Robeksson seems content to control.

Robeksson seems to be looking for submissions.

Robeksson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cell is just riding it out for now. Robeksson eventually gives up the hold.
Cell trying to control but Robeksson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robeksson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Robeksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cell 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.
Cell is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Cell is in trouble now - Robeksson has advanced to mount!
Robeksson lands a big shot there that rocks Cell but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Robeksson has control of Cell's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cell regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Robeksson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cell has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cell tries to hold on but Robeksson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell is trying desperately to improve position.
Cell tries to lock up and control but Robeksson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robek Robeksson dominated that round.
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.

Cell clinches up against the cage.
Robeksson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robeksson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cell is defending well.

Cell turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Robeksson wants to control but Cell postures up.
Robeksson prevents Cell from improving position.
Robek Robeksson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robeksson gets back to half guard.
Robeksson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robeksson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cell defends well.
Robeksson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robeksson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell working a defensive guard but Robeksson passes into half guard.
Robeksson controlling the action here.

Cell looking for submissions off his back.
Robeksson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Further stalling from Robeksson.

Robeksson is working for a kimura but Cell is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robeksson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robeksson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Robeksson works his way into side control.
Cell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robeksson fails to advance to Cell's back.
Robeksson content just to control the position here.

Robeksson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robeksson moves to back control.
I would not like to be Cell right now.
Robeksson lands a shot to the body.
Robeksson controls the position.
I really don't envy Cell right now.

Robeksson is working for a rear naked choke. Cell is not defending it well and Robeksson has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Cell refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Cell's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robek Robeksson!