PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reece Robertson (ranked 4311 p4p, 4470 weight class) and Keanu Landron (ranked 482 p4p, 490 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robertson
vs
Landron

185 cm
18
167
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
16
178
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reece Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keanu Landron!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson walks into a left hand.
Keanu Landron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson blocks a jab.
Robertson tries to clinch but Landron is having none of it.

Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertson is trying to break free.
Landron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.

Landron breaks from the clinch.
Landron throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Landron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landron avoids the head kick by Robertson.
Landron slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landron scores with a push kick.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landron swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Landron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Landron, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landron lands with a slapping head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landron.
Landron throws a series of punches but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson throws a quick counter head kick but Landron was just out of range.
A slow jab from Landron misses its intended target.
Landron fakes the leg kick and cracks Robertson in the body.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Landron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Landron. Landron obviously looking to wear him down.
Landron lands a body shot.
Landron moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Robertson pushes Landron up against the cage in a clinch.
Landron gets underhooks to prevent Robertson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Landron breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Landron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Landron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landron just misses with a punch to the body.
Landron falls off balance throwing a combination

and Robertson counters by clinching up.

Landron manages to break the clinch.
Landron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robertson manages to avoid it.
Landron keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson tries to clinch up but Landron circles away and keeps his distance.
Landron throws a front kick that sends Robertson stumbling back into the cage.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landron as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landron swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robertson slips under a jab.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Landron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Landron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landron keeps the fight on the outside.
Landron lands a head kick. Robertson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Landron bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Landron lands the left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Landron thows a body kick. Robertson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Landron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Landron raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Landron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Landron.
Nice defenses there by Robertson.
A left lands for Landron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landron stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Landron lands a front kick.
Nice uppercut there from Landron.
Landron throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Landron dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of Robertson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Landron misses with a straight right.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Landron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Landron stuffs the takedown.
Robertson shoots in but Landron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson needs to keep his hands up - Landron had a free shot at his head there.
Landron misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robertson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Landron - the referee stops the clock and Robertson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Landron. Robertson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Robertson takes one to the side of the head.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Landron as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Robertson.
Landron feints a jab promting Robertson to slip. Landron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robertson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Landron in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Robertson feints a jab promting Landron to slip. Robertson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Landron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Landron swivels and escapes.
Robertson slips a jab and a cross from Landron.
Keanu Landron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Landron scores with a head kick.
Landron throws a sloppy head kick and Robertson moves out of range easily.
Robertson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Landron sprawls and moves away.
Landron connects with a nice looking jab.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Landron manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
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!
Robertson tries to land a body kick
and Landron counters with a nice uppercut.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Landron tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Landron manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reece Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Landron.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Landron. Robertson shrugs it off though.
Robertson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Landron gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
Landron gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robertson.

Landron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Landron finds it's way round the side to connect with Robertson's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landron scores with a kick to the midsection.
Landron misses with a hook. Robertson ducked under it nicely.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Landron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robertson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Landron lands with a nice body kick.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Landron as he avoids it easily.
Landron misses with the combination.
Landron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Landron.
Landron swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.
Robertson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Landron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Landron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robertson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Landron connects with a nice looking jab.
Robertson tries to clinch but Landron is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landron lands with a kick to the ribs.
Landron lands a nice shot that snaps Robertson's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Landron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Landron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson tries for a takedown but Landron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Landron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Landron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson tries to clinch up.
Landron is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robertson with a body shot.
Landron cracks Robertson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Landron circles away.
Robertson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keanu Landron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Landron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robertson shoots in but Landron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robertson moves away from the strike by Landron.
Landron missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robertson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robertson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Landron throws a head kick that misses.
Landron explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by Landron, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Landron misses with a straight right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Landron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Landron wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reece Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landron fakes the leg kick and cracks Robertson in the body.
Landron connects with a high kick.

It looks like Reece Robertson has been cut.
Robertson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Landron counters with a solid body kick.
Landron misses with a body shot.
Robertson is looking to counter the offense by Landron and move into the clinch.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Landron is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Landron circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice side step and Landron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Landron cracks Robertson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robertson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Landron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robertson scrambles back to his feet.
Landron keeps Robertson at a distance using the push kick.
Landron misses with a straight right.
Landron misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Landron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landron comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crunch! Landron slams his shin into Robertson's torso.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Landron.
Keanu Landron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landron throws a shot to the body.
Landron is looking to slow Robertson down with leg kicks.
Robertson tries to clinch but Landron is having none of it.
Landron misses with a hook
and Robertson counters with a one-two to the body.
Landron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Landron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Landron.
Landron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Landron lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Landron.
Landron scores with a head kick. Robertson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Landron stuns Robertson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robertson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Landron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson throws a chopping leg kick but Landron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Landron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Landron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landron keeps Robertson at a distance using the push kick.
Robertson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landron scores with a push kick.
Landron connects with a crisp jab.
Landron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landron keeps Robertson at a distance using the push kick.
Landron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robertson was well out of range. Poor timing from Landron.
Robertson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reece Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keanu Landron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Landron scores with the left hand. Robertson knows he should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keanu Landron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Landron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keanu Landron!
Our winner, Keanu Landron, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.