PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi. Robertson has chosen State of the union by Rise Against as his entrance music. Josh Robertson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wolfe
vs
Robertson

188 cm
28
198 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

182 cm
20
198 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wolfe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wolfe is in Robertson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Wolfe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robertson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wolfe, into his guard.
Robertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robertson thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wolfe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robertson passes into half guard.
Robertson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wolfe looking for submissions off his back.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolfe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertson.
Robertson is trying to control. Wolfe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Robertson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wolfe.
Robertson working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson in side control, throwing shots but Wolfe defends.
Wolfe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Robertson pushes Wolfe off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Wolfe misses.
Robertson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wolfe.
Wolfe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dakota Wolfe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson misses with a head kick.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolfe misses with an uppercut. Robertson saw that one coming.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolfe throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Robertson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolfe circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Robertson. Wolfe shrugs it off though.
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!
A nice combination there by Robertson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.

Robertson drops Wolfe with a beautiful combination! Wolfe stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robertson is looking for the KO!

Wolfe is rocked!

It looks like Dakota Wolfe has been cut.
Robertson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Wolfe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Robertson.
Robertson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolfe.

Robertson cracks Wolfe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Robertson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wolfe to stand back up!
Robertson drops Wolfe with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Wolfe! Robertson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Josh Robertson!