PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne has chosen 2PAC - Hell Raiser as his entrance music. The key to victory for Donovan Robertson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Robertson
vs
Wayne

188 cm
24
187 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

165 cm
27
168 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donovan Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wayne shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robertson trying to control but Wayne postures up.
My spies in GreatWall MMA inform me that Wayne has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wayne wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Robertson is looking to control Wayne's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robertson avoid being mounted?

Robertson actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wayne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robertson wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wayne prevents Robertson from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wayne is stalling here. Robertson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wayne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robertson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne tries to buck Robertson off but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Robertson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Robertson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robertson throws a strike aimed at the side of Wayne's head but Wayne avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wayne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wayne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robertson working the head and body with strikes.
Robertson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wayne to regain full guard.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robertson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Robertson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robertson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wayne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wayne has escaped and now he's on top!
Wayne wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Wayne scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robertson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wayne content to stall in guard here.

Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wayne defends it easily.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Wayne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wayne makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Donovan Robertson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wayne looking to score a takedown here. Robertson is defending well but Wayne drives through and ends up in Robertson's guard.
Wayne works over Robertson with some ground and pound from guard.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wayne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wayne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Robertson has an active guard here but Wayne has managed to pass into half guard.
Wayne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robertson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wayne is thwarting Robertson's attempts to control the position.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Robertson actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robertson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wayne not doing much here.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.

Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson wants to control but Wayne is keeping busy.
Wayne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lands strikes from half guard.
Wayne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wayne is taking a breather. Robertson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ground and pound from Wayne.
Nice strikes from Wayne there.
Robertson is trying to stand up here but Wayne is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jason Wayne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wayne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Wayne moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Robertson.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne lands an elbow.
Robertson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wayne is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Wayne 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!

Wayne fails with the takedown.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wayne 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. Wayne is in Robertson's guard.
Wayne with a nice head shot there.
Wayne scoring with some ground and pound.
Robertson tries to strike from the bottom.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Wayne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne is working Robertson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wayne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wayne pushing down on Robertson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne is nestled in close to Robertson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Robertson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wayne wants to free his trapped foot but Robertson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is controlling the pace.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne blocks the strikes from Robertson.

Robertson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wayne pulls his head out easily.
Wayne prevents Robertson from improving his position.
Wayne is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne working Robertson over with strikes.
Wayne landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wayne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robertson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wayne is controlling the pace.
Robertson has hold of Wayne's hands but Wayne slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wayne tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robertson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robertson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robertson?
Robertson tries to lock up and control but Wayne gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wayne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wayne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Wayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wayne has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Wayne!
A victorious Jason Wayne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.