PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laks Damn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Marvelous Me . Barry Robertson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Laks Damn's chin.

Robertson
vs
Damn

194 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laks Damn!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damn looks to land a right hand but Robertson moved out of range.
Damn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damn looks to land a left hand but Robertson moved out of range nicely.
Robertson tries to clinch there but Damn circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch but Damn is having none of it.
Damn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Damn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robertson scores with a nice strike.

Robertson clinches up with Damn and pushes him back against the cage.

Damn breaks from the clinch.
Laks Damn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robertson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Robertson wants to stand but Damn is controlling his arm.

Robertson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Robertson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Damn has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damn keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Damn sneaks out the side door and pushes Robertson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Robertson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robertson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robertson dodges the punch combination from Damn.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Damn misses with a left hand

and Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson jumps guard but Damn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Robertson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robertson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Damn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Robertson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Damn is looking to defend but Robertson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Damn! Robertson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Damn taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barry Robertson!
A very excited looking Barry Robertson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.