PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob The Robber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Staehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Staehlin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

The Robber
vs
Staehlin

210 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
273 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob The Robber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Staehlin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staehlin moves out of range of the strikes.
The Robber bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Staehlin's head.
Staehlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Staehlin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Staehlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob The Robber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The Robber tries to sprawl but Staehlin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Staehlin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Robber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Robber tries to get out of the position.
Nice strikes from Staehlin there.
The Robber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Staehlin on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Staehlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Staehlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Staehlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Robber has hold of Staehlin's hands but Staehlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Staehlin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The Robber defends it well.
Staehlin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Staehlin wants to work for an arm triangle but The Robber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Staehlin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Robber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Staehlin.
Staehlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staehlin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Staehlin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Robber defending well though.
Staehlin working The Robber over with strikes.
Staehlin is taking a breather. The Robber says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Staehlin lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The Robber taking some punishment here, with Staehlin in his half guard.
Staehlin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Robber is breathing heavily.
The Robber blocking the ground and pound attempt from Staehlin.
The Robber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Staehlin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Staehlin working over The Robber with some ground and pound. The Robber looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Staehlin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Staehlin is nestled in close to The Robber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staehlin is nestled in close to The Robber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Staehlin drops an elbow to the side of The Robber's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staehlin is trying to control. The Robber wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Staehlin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks The Robber with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Staehlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Staehlin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Staehlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Staehlin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

The Robber is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Staehlin there.
Oh The Robber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Staehlin slips a nice elbow through The Robber's hands, connecting with The Robber's forehead.
Staehlin moves into full mount! The Robber won't be happy about that!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Staehlin! The Robber is hurt baaadly! Staehlin is firing away with more strikes - The Robber is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Staehlin!