PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between av erage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Hobbin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hobbin has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

erage
vs
Hobbin

180 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, av erage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Hobbin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
erage moves out of range as Hobbin throws a body kick.

erage scores with a takedown into Hobbin's guard.
erage postures up.

Hobbin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but erage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hobbin is striking off his back. erage thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
erage is looking to take a break and control but Hobbin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
erage is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
erage can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hobbin is looking to escape.
Hobbin gives up his back whilst trying to strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbin tries to escape but erage has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hobbin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hobbin is in bad spot here.
Hobbin covers up after that shot from erage.
Hobbin trying to control the action but erage just sinks the hooks in.
erage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hobbin wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hobbin is trapped and erage is scoring with shots to the head and body.
erage not allowing Hobbin to control his hands.
erage trying to control.
Hobbin tries to escape but erage has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
erage scores with punches to the body.
erage trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hobbin tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Hobbin as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from erage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
erage is not going to allow Hobbin to sit and survive in this position.
Hobbin trying to get back to his feet but erage is in full control for now.
Hobbin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
erage is landing with strikes from the back.
erage controlling well, preventing Hobbin from escaping the position.
Hobbin looks gassed!
Hobbin looking very determined here, making life difficult for erage.
erage scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
erage controlling well, preventing Hobbin from escaping the position.
erage just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
erage doesn't have the hooks in and Hobbin manages to turn into his guard.
Hobbin prevents erage from getting back to his feet.
erage keeping moving, preventing Hobbin from controlling successfully.
erage is looking to stand up but Hobbin isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hobbin throws a sloppy head kick and erage moves out of range easily.

Hobbin clinches up with erage and pushes him back against the ropes.

Hobbin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

av erage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

erage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hobbin looking to hit a scissor sweep but erage is one step ahead there.
erage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hobbin is keeping the position for now.
erage stops Hobbin from standing up.

Hobbin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. erage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. erage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hobbin wants to stand but erage is controlling the position.

erage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hobbin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now erage has Hobbin in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
erage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
erage trying to keep a closed guard but Hobbin is proving a slippery customer.
Hobbin is looking to stand up but erage won't let him.
Hobbin tries to free his leg and advance position but erage is retaining full guard.
erage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
erage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now erage is on top in guard.

That's two 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.

Hobbin has an active guard here but erage has managed to pass into half guard.

Hobbin looking for a kimura from the bottom but erage passes into side control!
Hobbin is looking to regain half guard here but erage keeps moving and retains side control.
erage working the head with strikes.

erage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hobbin throws a right hand that erage ducks under and follows up with a left that erage also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from erage.
av erage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hobbin throws a looping overhand right but erage ducks down to avoid it.
Hobbin misses with a two punch combination.
Hobbin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hobbin there as he acknowledges the shot.
erage throws a shot to the body.
erage tries to clinch but Hobbin is having none of it.

erage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hobbin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hobbin is trying to get back to half guard.
Hobbin is trying to work for a sweep but erage has mounted him!

erage working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hobbin flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbin is trying desperately to improve position.
erage scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hobbin?
Hobbin tries to improve his position but instead erage has taken his back!
Hobbin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

erage looking to break Hobbin's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hobbin remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise erage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hobbin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hobbin pushes erage off but erage dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

av erage dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hobbin forces erage back against the ropes and clinches.
Hobbin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
erage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hobbin.
erage tries to pull guard but Hobbin holds him up against the ropes and eventually erage drops back down to his feet.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Hobbin taking a breather.
Hobbin unloads a knee to the mid-section. erage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

erage ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. erage no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Hobbin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! erage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! erage has escaped and now he's on top!
erage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hobbin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

erage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and erage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hobbin wants to stand up but erage is controlling him.
erage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hobbin wants to sweep here but erage controlling him for the moment.
erage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hobbin keeping moving, preventing erage from controlling successfully.

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.
erage passes Hobbin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
av erage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
erage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
erage prevents Hobbin from improving his position.

erage is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hobbin wants to get back to full guard.
Hobbin manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hobbin looking for a guillotine here but erage defends easily.

erage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hobbin, up you get!
Henri Hobbin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbin misses with a body kick.
Hobbin closes the distance looking to clinch
and erage counters with a nice body shot.
Hobbin throws a head kick that misses

and erage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hobbin's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hobbin trying to keep a closed guard but erage is proving a slippery customer.
Hobbin keeping moving, preventing erage from controlling successfully.
erage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hobbin is keeping the position for now.
Hobbin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
erage stands up out of Hobbin's guard for a moment - Hobbin manages to land a nice upkick.
Hobbin is striking from the bottom but erage uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
av erage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
erage blocks the strikes from Hobbin.

And that's the end of the fight!
av erage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for erage, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... av erage!