PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Manchiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Manchiller is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Robertson
vs
Manchiller

190 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Nice elbows
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Manchiller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Manchiller sprawls well.
Manchiller wants to clinch.
Manchiller throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Robertson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manchiller tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
Manchiller misses with a wild body shot.
Some wild striking there from Manchiller.
Robertson ducks right into an uppercut from Manchiller.
Manchiller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchiller circles away.
Manchiller moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Manchiller sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchiller misses with a two punch combination.

Manchiller tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robertson keeps control of Manchiller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manchiller blocks a jab.
Robertson takes one to the chin there.
Robertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manchiller wants to clinch

and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown. Manchiller fights it but they end up in guard.
Manchiller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Manchiller throws Robertson to one side and escapes!
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchiller swivels and escapes.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Manchiller does no damage.
Robertson checks the leg kick.
Manchiller misses with a body kick.
Robertson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manchiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Robertson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manchiller's guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Manchiller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson gets to his feet. Manchiller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Robertson gets a takedown into half guard.
Manchiller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manchiller wants to get back to his feet.

Robertson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Manchiller to stand up.
Manchiller lands a really nice looking cross but Robertson seems unphased.
Manchiller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Robertson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manchiller throws a right hand that Robertson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robertson also avoids with ease.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchiller circles away.
Robertson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robertson misses with a double jab
enabling Manchiller to counter with a crisp jab.
Robertson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Manchiller as Robertson shoots in.

Manchiller tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robertson wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson landing knees to the body.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchiller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robertson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchiller swivels and escapes.

Robertson drives through and clinches with Manchiller against the cage.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchiller misses with a straight right.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchiller circles away.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Manchiller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Manchiller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Robertson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Manchiller holds him up against the cage and eventually Robertson drops back down to his feet.
Manchiller tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson breaks the clinch.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Manchiller sprawls well.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manchiller displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Robertson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Robertson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Manchiller, up you get!
Carlos Manchiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Manchiller to see if he's OK.

Robertson stands up.
Robertson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manchiller keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
Robertson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manchiller swivels and escapes.
Robertson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Manchiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robertson lands a knee to the body.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manchiller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robertson can't get the takedown.
Manchiller prevents Robertson from breaking the clinch.

Manchiller breaks the clinch.
Brian Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manchiller connects with a body shot.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Manchiller.

Manchiller clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson scores a nice knee to the body.
Manchiller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manchiller tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson scores with a knee to the head.
Manchiller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson prevents Manchiller from breaking the clinch.

Robertson breaks the clinch.
Robertson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manchiller. Manchiller obviously looking to wear him down.
Manchiller tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Manchiller walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manchiller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robertson checks it well.
Manchiller throws a combination. Robertson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Manchiller tries to stall but Robertson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Manchiller prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson goes for a takedown attempt but Manchiller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Manchiller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Manchiller circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson checks a low kick from Manchiller.
Carlos Manchiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Manchiller tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manchiller has had enough of the clinch but Robertson keeps him there for the moment.
Robertson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manchiller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manchiller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Manchiller clinches but Robertson breaks the clinch

and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manchiller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robertson prevents Manchiller from breaking the clinch.
Manchiller stalling in the clinch but Robertson improves position.
Manchiller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robertson has him pressed against the cage.
Manchiller wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Robertson trying to land knees to the body.
Manchiller wants to break free but Robertson has control.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Manchiller blocks a jab.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Robertson rushes Manchiller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manchiller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robertson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manchiller counters with a left to the body.
Robertson cracks the inside of Manchiller's front leg.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carlos Manchiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Manchiller. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Manchiller swats away the attempt to clinch by Robertson.
Manchiller scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Manchiller does no damage.

Robertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robertson tries to stand and escape but Manchiller is controlling the position.

Robertson decides to stand up.
Jab, jab by Manchiller - just one landing.
Manchiller misses with a low kick as Robertson jumps back.
Robertson doesn't manage to clinch there - Manchiller circles away.

Robertson has managed to clinch.
Manchiller wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.

Manchiller breaks the clinch.
Manchiller moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
Robertson looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice body punch from Manchiller.
Manchiller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manchiller is looking to score with low kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manchiller is looking to clinch.
Manchiller tries to clinch

and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown. Manchiller fights it but they end up in guard.
Manchiller wants to stand but Robertson is controlling the position.

Robertson stands up from Manchiller's guard - Robertson perhaps looking for a knockout. Robertson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Manchiller pinned against the cage. Manchiller gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Robertson instigates a clinch.
Robertson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manchiller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Manchiller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manchiller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robertson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manchiller darts in trying to clinch
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Manchiller backing up. Manchiller nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robertson has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manchiller throws a left and a right that both miss

so Robertson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Manchiller wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it.

Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Robertson gets to his feet. Manchiller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Robertson has his takedown stuffed
letting Manchiller counter with a right hand.
Manchiller tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheers as Manchiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robertson doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Manchiller.
Manchiller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Manchiller. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Manchiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robertson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manchiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A head kick misses from Robertson.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manchiller counters with a series of strikes. Robertson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manchiller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manchiller lands a jab-cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manchiller but Manchiller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Manchiller wants to clinch

and Robertson counters with a shoot takedown. Manchiller fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Manchiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson wants to stand but Manchiller has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manchiller keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manchiller's guard.
Manchiller wants to stand and escape but Robertson is having none of it.

Robertson 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.
Manchiller keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manchiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Robertson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manchiller thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manchiller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Manchiller misses

and Robertson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manchiller won't be happy with that.
Brian Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Robertson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Robertson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Robertson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Manchiller!

Robertson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Manchiller looks to land a body kick but Robertson moved away.
Robertson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Manchiller misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Manchiller!
Manchiller misses with a two punch combination.

Robertson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robertson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Robertson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manchiller tries to clinch up
and Robertson counters with a nice body kick.
Manchiller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robertson.
Robertson takes one to the chin there.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Manchiller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Manchiller shows good takedown defense.
Robertson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Manchiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertson looking to stall.
Robertson wants a takedown.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manchiller's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Manchiller. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Manchiller misses with a two punch combination.

Robertson clinches up with Manchiller and pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manchiller has had enough of the clinch but Robertson keeps him there for the moment.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Manchiller throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Manchiller. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Manchiller tries to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manchiller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Manchiller tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robertson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robertson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manchiller pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson looks for a takedown but Manchiller sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manchiller throws a series of strikes that have Robertson backpedaling.
Carlos Manchiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manchiller's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robertson, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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