PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Robertson
vs
Vito

188 cm
25
187 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

177 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Vito!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vito moves into range and clinches up with Robertson.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Vito.
Robertson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vito just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson has Vito pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vito manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vito throws an elbow that misses.
Vito creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robertson's defenses.
Robertson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vito stops a takedown attempt from Robertson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vito throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike.
Vito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Robertson jumps into guard, dragging Vito to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vito tries to free his leg and advance position but Robertson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vito passes Robertson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robertson wants to control but Vito is keeping busy.
Robertson is looking for a sweep. Vito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Vito controlling the pace.
Robertson trying to control but Vito postures up.
Vito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Robertson looking for subs from the bottom but Vito mounts him!
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.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robertson regains half guard.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.

Robertson is looking for a triangle but Vito pushes his legs off easily.
Vito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Robertson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vito is aware though and is defending well.

Robertson has his foot on Vito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vito works his way back into a safe position though.
Vito looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robertson is fighting to break Vito's control of his arms but Vito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson cracks Vito with a solid left hand.

Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vito working a defensive guard but Robertson passes into half guard.

Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Robertson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Robertson is working for a kimura but Vito is defending it quite comfortably.
Robertson passes to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vito struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Robertson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Vito throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robertson's head.
Vito tries a head kick but it misses.
Vito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick from Vito.
Vito throws a head kick that Robertson semi-blocks.
Robertson tries to clinch but Vito moves out of range.

Vito clinches up against the cage.
Vito creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vito manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Robertson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vito smiles and moves away.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vito defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Vito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robertson's brow.
Vito lands an elbow inside.
Robertson dodges an elbow strike from Vito.
Robertson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vito avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
Robertson blocks an elbow strike from Vito.
Vito is stalling here.
Vito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robertson avoids the elbow strike from Vito, against the cage.
Vito leaning against his opponent.

Robertson jumps into guard, dragging Vito to the mat.
Robertson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vito wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robertson is on top in guard.

Robertson slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vito defends it well.
Vito wants to get back to full guard but Robertson has mounted him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Robertson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vito can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Donovan Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robertson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robertson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vito is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vito flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Robertson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vito and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Robertson slips an arm under Vito chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Robertson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Robertson is squeezing on Vito like an anaconda would it's prey. Vito fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donovan Robertson!
A relieved looking Donovan Robertson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.