PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Roberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gojko BatGojko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Roberson
vs
BatGojko

174 cm
23
215 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

186 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmed Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gojko BatGojko!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BatGojko with a poor takedown

and Roberson counters by moving into the clinch.
Roberson really is a fat lump.
Roberson has BatGojko pressed against the cage, preventing BatGojko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Roberson prevents the takedown attempt.
Roberson is trying to drag BatGojko to the mat but BatGojko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roberson goes for a takedown attempt but BatGojko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Roberson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
BatGojko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
BatGojko postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from BatGojko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
BatGojko is staying tight to Roberson's torso, preventing him from escaping.

BatGojko decides to take the fight back to the feet.

BatGojko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. BatGojko showed some decent athleticism there.
BatGojko is keen to just control but Roberson is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberson is trying to maintain the position but BatGojko is very close to passing his half guard.
BatGojko wants to pass to mount but Roberson is defending the position.
BatGojko working Roberson over with strikes.
BatGojko is just content to waste time from the top position. Roberson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BatGojko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
BatGojko trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom.
BatGojko must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
BatGojko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
BatGojko throws a big elbow that misses.
BatGojko passes Roberson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
BatGojko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Roberson's thigh. Roberson counters though and makes it back to full guard.

BatGojko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roberson, up you get!
Roberson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
BatGojko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roberson counters with a nice low kick that buckles BatGojko's knee momentarily.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
BatGojko gets a double leg takedown into Roberson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roberson is trying to keep BatGojko in close.
Roberson keeping moving, preventing BatGojko from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BatGojko looking to sit in guard and control but Roberson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
BatGojko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gojko BatGojko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

BatGojko misses the body punch
and Roberson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BatGojko shoots for a double leg takedown but Roberson sprawls well. He's pushed BatGojko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
BatGojko scores with a sloppy right hand. Roberson should have avoided that one.

It looks like Ahmed Roberson has been cut.
BatGojko misses with a double jab

and Roberson counters by clinching up.
BatGojko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberson has him pressed against the cage.
BatGojko is trying to break the clinch but Roberson has him pressed against the cage.
BatGojko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BatGojko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
BatGojko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Roberson smiles and moves away.
Ahmed Roberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gojko BatGojko.
Roberson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Roberson catches BatGojko right on the button with a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by BatGojko or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberson, which made it look bad.
BatGojko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

BatGojko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Roberson to the mat! Roberson manages to get full guard.
Roberson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from BatGojko.
BatGojko throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberson keeping moving, preventing BatGojko from controlling successfully.
BatGojko passes Roberson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
BatGojko tries to stand but can't do so whilst Roberson controls his leg.
BatGojko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberson actively working from the bottom here.
BatGojko wants to take a breather but Roberson is having none of it.
BatGojko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
BatGojko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberson is not content to let BatGojko control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
BatGojko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Roberson to regain full guard.
BatGojko engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Gojko BatGojko has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by BatGojko or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberson, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko closes the distance and clinches up with Roberson, looking for a takedown. BatGojko pushes Roberson against the cage but Roberson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roberson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BatGojko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberson's waist but Roberson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BatGojko off to one side.
BatGojko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roberson as he jumps to the side.
BatGojko is breathing heavily.
BatGojko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roberson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as BatGojko backs up against the cage.
Ahmed Roberson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
BatGojko is looking to clinch but Roberson is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko goes for a double leg but Roberson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberson continues to drive forward.
Roberson has BatGojko pressed against the cage, preventing BatGojko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BatGojko is trying to break the clinch but Roberson has him pressed against the cage.
BatGojko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roberson has him pressed against the cage.
BatGojko looking to slow down the pace here.
BatGojko working hard to break the clinch.

Roberson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by BatGojko.

Roberson darts in and clinches BatGojko up against the cage.
Roberson tries to score a body lock takedown but BatGojko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gojko BatGojko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ahmed Roberson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

BatGojko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roberson's waist but Roberson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing BatGojko off to one side.
BatGojko with a poor takedown
and Roberson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BatGojko shoots in and drives through. Roberson sprawls well.
Ahmed Roberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gojko BatGojko.
Roberson blocks a head kick by BatGojko.
BatGojko misses with a hook to the body

and Roberson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roberson working BatGojko over with knees to the body.
BatGojko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roberson's elbow.
BatGojko wants to stall.
BatGojko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Roberson manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by BatGojko or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberson, which made it look bad.
BatGojko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberson lands with a nice body punch.

Roberson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
BatGojko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roberson prevents it.
BatGojko wants to break free but Roberson has control.
BatGojko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
BatGojko is trying to break free.
BatGojko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roberson prevents BatGojko from breaking the clinch.

Roberson is trying to trip BatGojko. He has hold of a leg but BatGojko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Roberson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Roberson throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roberson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
BatGojko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BatGojko wants it to stay on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from BatGojko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberson shoots in but BatGojko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BatGojko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberson.

BatGojko shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than BatGojko was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roberson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by BatGojko.
Roberson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
BatGojko tries to roll over but Roberson keeps him under control.
BatGojko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberson's back!
Roberson trying to control but not successfully.
BatGojko controls the action.

Roberson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BatGojko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
BatGojko keeps trying to improve his position.

Roberson stands and steps away. BatGojko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
BatGojko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberson moves forwards but BatGojko connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gojko BatGojko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BatGojko 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gojko BatGojko!