PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marley Namaste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doug Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Namaste
vs
Robertson

190 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marley Namaste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doug Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Namaste is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Namaste works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robertson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Namaste.
Robertson tries to get to full guard but Namaste has control of the leg.

Namaste seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.

Namaste is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robertson trying to hold on to Namaste's head to control him but Namaste postures up.
Namaste trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Namaste seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.
Robertson is trying to stand back up but Namaste is controlling him

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robertson is looking to clinch but Namaste is avoiding it.
Namaste tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namaste somewhat.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namaste moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Namaste pushes him off.

That's two 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.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Namaste circles away.
Robertson looks to throw the jab but Namaste is out of range.

Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robertson cracks Namaste with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robertson.
Robertson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Namaste up against the cage.
Robertson throws a punch but it's blocked by Namaste.
Namaste changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Namaste swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.

Robertson gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Robertson.
Robertson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Robertson.
Robertson lands a nice shot to the body.
Namaste is breathing heavily.
Namaste drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marley Namaste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Robertson.
Robertson cracks Namaste with a nice body shot.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson cracks Namaste with a nice body shot.
Robertson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namastes head.
Still in the clinch, Robertson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robertson scores with a shot to the side of Namaste's head.
Robertson lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robertson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a shoulder strike.

Namaste is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Namaste is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robertson scores with a shoulder strike.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Robertson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namaste seems to have got his legs back now.
Robertson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.
Robertson is working Namaste over against the cage.
Robertson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robertson slowing the pace effectively.
Robertson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Robertson.
Robertson is leaning against Namaste and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robertson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Robertson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robertson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robertson lands with a light punch inside.
Robertson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robertson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
Robertson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robertson.
Namaste wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Robertson.
Robertson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robertson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Namaste tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Namaste drops back down to his feet.
Namaste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robertson lands with a light punch inside.
Robertson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.

Namaste jumps guard.

Namaste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Namaste.
Robertson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Namaste is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Namaste looking for submissions off his back.

Namaste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson trying to control the pace.
Namaste is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.

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.
Robertson wants to take a breather but Namaste is having none of it.
Robertson controlling the pace.
Namaste works his way to full guard. Good work.
Namaste is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Namaste trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Namaste is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Namaste keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Namaste looking for a guillotine here but Robertson defends easily.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Namaste swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Namaste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.

Robertson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Namaste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Namaste's legs - danger averted.
Namaste keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Namaste is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doug Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson tries to clinch but Namaste moves out of range.

Robertson gets a clinch.
Robertson working aggressively here.
Namaste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doug Robertson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namastes head.
Namaste is trying to stall.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marley Namaste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson lands with a right to the head.
Robertson lands a shot to the body.
Robertson misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Robertson is looking to clinch but Namaste is avoiding it.
Robertson is looking to land body kicks.

Robertson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Namaste is looking for a sweep.
Namaste is trying to control Robertson's posture but Robertson avoids it.
Namaste regains half guard.
Robertson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namaste is looking to improve his position.
Robertson stalling.
Namaste tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.
Namaste wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two 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.
Robertson is trying to control. Namaste wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Namaste is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Namaste wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robertson misses with an uppercut. Namaste saw that one coming.

Namaste closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Namaste is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robertson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Namaste prevents Robertson from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namaste is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom here.

Namaste tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Namaste goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robertson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Namaste's guard! Nice work there by Robertson!

That's four 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.
Robertson wants to stand but Namaste is controlling his posture from full guard.
Marley Namaste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Namaste is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Namaste has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robertson.

Robertson lands a left and a right that send Namaste crashing to the mat, dazed. Robertson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robertson 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Robertson!