PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky McColgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson has chosen Marvelous Me as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McColgan
vs
Robertson

190 cm
20
244 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
28
275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

KO Clothing

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rocky McColgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson blocks a head kick by McColgan.

Robertson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half 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.
McColgan is not content to let Robertson control the position.

Robertson seems to be looking for submissions.

Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McColgan has managed to free his arm - good work.

Robertson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McColgan trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McColgan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but McColgan is defending well.
McColgan is looking to control Robertson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McColgan avoid being mounted?

Robertson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson prevents McColgan from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but McColgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McColgan defends it well.

Robertson is looking for a kimura but McColgan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robertson to get the leverage.

Robertson is looking for a kimura here.

Robertson is working for a kimura but McColgan is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan works his way to full guard. Good work.
McColgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson looking to pass the guard.
McColgan is pulling down on Robertson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robertson, at least for the moment.
McColgan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Robertson drops back, looking for a kneebar! McColgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McColgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McColgan!
Robertson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McColgan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Robertson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McColgan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robertson is still trying to improve position.

McColgan tries for a kimura but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson is working to avoid the ground and pound but McColgan connects with a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McColgan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Robertson is avoiding damage well.
McColgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Robertson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barry Robertson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McColgan throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
McColgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robertson moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robertson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McColgan - the referee stops the clock and Robertson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McColgan. Robertson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McColgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rocky McColgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McColgan throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McColgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by McColgan.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown by Robertson or perhaps it was just good defense by McColgan which made him look bad.
McColgan missing with a left hand there. Robertson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McColgan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robertson if he has to take too many more of those.

Robertson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
McColgan is doing well to control the position and prevent Robertson from advancing to side control.
McColgan manages to get to full guard.
Barry Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson looking to sit in guard and control but McColgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McColgan trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McColgan passes into half guard.

McColgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robertson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McColgan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back.

McColgan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Robertson actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan is trying to control. Robertson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McColgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

McColgan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. McColgan eventually gives up the hold.
McColgan prevents Robertson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is staying active underneath McColgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McColgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robertson defends it well.
McColgan prevents Robertson from improving his position.
McColgan trying to control from half guard but Robertson is working away.

Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McColgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robertson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky McColgan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McColgan punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
McColgan loads up on a big right hand but Robertson slips the punch.
Robertson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Robertson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Robertson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McColgan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robertson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robertson's back!

McColgan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Robertson escapes and is now in half guard on top.

McColgan is defending against the submission attempts here by Robertson.
McColgan is controlling Robertson's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McColgan is trying to stand.

Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McColgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.

Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but McColgan is defending well.
McColgan is trying to control but can't.
McColgan tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control the action but McColgan is working from the bottom.

Robertson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McColgan manages to get to full guard.

McColgan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McColgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

McColgan working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McColgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McColgan slips nicely into half guard.
McColgan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to control McColgan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robertson avoid being mounted?
McColgan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robertson!
Robertson is desperately trying to improve his position but McColgan has a good base and remains in mount.
McColgan thowing shots but they're missing.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McColgan avoids the attempt from Robertson to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McColgan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky McColgan.
I think McColgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky McColgan!
A relieved looking Rocky McColgan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.