PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Big Show (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Killing In The Name Of - By Rage Against The Machine. Show has chosen The Pack -Bass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roberts
vs
Big Show

196 cm
21
273 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

225 cm
24
270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Roberts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Big Show!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Show.
Show ducks under a wild hook from Roberts.
Show misses with a double jab.

Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Show sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Show wants to control but Roberts is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Show is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Show pushes Roberts off looking to stand but Roberts dives back in and keeps control.
Roberts thows a huge punch but Show dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Roberts in particular looking to stall.

Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Show is refusing to be controlled, as Roberts sits in half guard.
Show is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
Show is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Show won't allow it.
Show trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Show pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A punch combination from Show misses.
Show throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberts gets through Show's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roberts lands a hook that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Nice body punch from Roberts - that landed with a thud.
Show is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Roberts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Show is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Show looks gassed!
Show is trying to break free.
Roberts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roberts lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roberts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roberts is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roberts throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shows head.
Roberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show is trying to break free.
Roberts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Show.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberts.
A hook to the body from Roberts.
Roberts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Show backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Show wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Roberts digs a right hand into Show's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Show's gas tank.

Roberts tightens his grip and picks Show up, before dumping him to the ground. Show manages to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Show can do anything to dispel that myth.
Roberts passes Show's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roberts controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Roberts 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.

Show misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roberts throws a hook to the side of Show's head but Show sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roberts connects with a single shot there.
Roberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Show swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Show just misses with a punch to the body.
Show jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Show throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a low kick.
Show takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Show.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Show.
Roberts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Show.
Roberts works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Show.
Show swinging wildly here.
Roberts tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonny Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Show keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roberts cracks Show with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Roberts bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Show trying to remain calm as Roberts controls from the top position.

Roberts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts controlling the position.
Roberts misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Show is looking for a sweep.
Show is not content to let Roberts control the position.

Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Show knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts takes a little break here. Show wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Show gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Roberts dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Show misses with the combination.
Roberts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Show moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Roberts closes the distance and clinches.
Roberts just leaning against Show, taking a breather.
Roberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Jonny Roberts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Roberts.
Roberts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Roberts prevents Show from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Roberts as the two fighters clinch.
Roberts lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Roberts gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Show takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Roberts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roberts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Roberts passes Show's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but Show is defending well.
Roberts passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Show working to try and regain half guard.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts looking to finish with strikes here!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roberts throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Show because Roberts loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poor strikes thrown by Roberts there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Roberts avoids the attempt from Show to control.
Roberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Show can do to turn this around?

Roberts is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Show has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Show wants to control but Roberts is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Roberts clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Show does a little dance to reset his feet.
Show throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
The Big Show is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Roberts is trying to work for a kimura but Show is defending well.
Show is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts moves into full mount! Show won't be happy about that!
Show tries to hold on but Roberts pushes him away.
Show is looking to get to half guard.
Show taking shots to the head.
Roberts controlling the position easily from mount.
Jonny Roberts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control but Show is having none of it.
Roberts content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Roberts wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Roberts shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to control the action but Show is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Roberts had his way with The Big Show in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Roberts connects with a jab.
Show tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts tries to clinch there but Show circles away.
Show throws a head kick that misses.
Roberts getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Roberts moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts keeps control of Show as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberts scores with a hook to the body.
Roberts lands a left hand.
Show fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Show is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Roberts lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Roberts.
Show gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts lands a hook that snaps the head of Show backwards.
Show letting Roberts take a breather here.
Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roberts lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Show.

Roberts has picked Show up - he's going for a ride! Roberts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roberts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Roberts looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roberts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Roberts looking to control but Show is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Roberts is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Show can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Roberts trying to control but Show is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Jonny Roberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Show tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
The Big Show has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonny Roberts wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Show.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Roberts!
Jonny Roberts is the new heavyweight champion!