PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anders Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robson has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Jim Killa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Robson
vs
Killa

188 cm
25
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 New York, Anders Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Killa!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Killa misses with the combination.
Robson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Killa counters with a three punch combo that has Robson backing up. Robson nods at Killa to acknowledge the strikes.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Killa swinging wildly here.
Robson misses with a body shot.
Killa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Killa throws a combination that misses
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Killa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Killa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range.
Killa works over Robson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robson is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Killa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robson somewhat.
Sloppy strikes from Killa. Those never looked like landing.
Killa tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson avoids the head kick by Killa.

Killa has Robson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa trying to land knees to the body.
Killa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.

Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Robson moves out of range easily.
Killa scores with a head kick. Robson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robson throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Killa delivers a nice body kick.
Killa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Killa counters with a low kick, right behind Robson 's knee.
Killa tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Killa tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson moves out of range of the body kick from Killa.
Robson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a head kick but Robson moves out of range.
Killa lands a head kick. Robson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Robson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killa to score with a decent uppercut.
Killa fails to land with a series of punches.
Killa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Killa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Killa misses with a few strikes there.
Killa is looking to clinch.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Killa counters with a one-two to the body.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Killa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robson.
Jim Killa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Robson keeps the fight on the outside.
Killa scores with a leg kick.
Jim Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Killa. That's going to slow Robson down.
Killa cracks Robson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Killa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa connects with a solid leg kick.
Killa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Killa.
Robson swats away the attempt to clinch by Killa.
Killa tries a head kick but it misses.
Killa scores with a nice body kick.
Killa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robson.
Jim Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Killa lands but Robson takes it in his stride.
Killa lands a two punch combo.
Robson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Robson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Killa.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killa scores with a sloppy right hand. Robson should have avoided that one.
Robson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That kick from Killa tenderised Robson's leg. Robson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Killa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Killa digs a good hook to Robson's body.
Killa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Killa. Those never looked like landing.
Killa throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Killa lands with an uppercut that bounces Robson off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Killa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Killa.
Killa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robson counters with a nice uppercut.
Killa misses with a wild combination.
Killa misses with a two punch combination.
Robson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No joy there for Killa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Killa has closed the distance and engaged Robson in a clinch.

Killa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killa moves in looking to clinch but Robson pushes him off.
Killa lands a leg kick that knocks Robson off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Robson misses the target.

Killa clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Killa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Killa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Killa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Robson back to the cage. Killa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa thows a body shot but no joy.

Robson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Robson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Killa is keeping the position for now.
Jim Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Killa wants to stand up but Robson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson lands a couple of digs.
Killa keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
Killa wants to stand up but Robson is controlling him.
Robson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson postures up in Killa's guard and throws a big left but Killa blocks it.
Anders Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Killa!