PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Robertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammo Chun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robertsson
vs
Chun

186 cm
23
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Robertsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammo Chun!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chun tries to close the distance and clinch but Robertsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robertsson shoots in for a takedown but Chun shows good takedown defense.
Chun is looking to clinch but Robertsson is avoiding it.

Robertsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chun, pushing him back against the cage.
Robertsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robertsson misses with a knee strike.
Robertsson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Dave Robertsson has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chun.

Robertsson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Robertsson thows a huge punch but Chun dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertsson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chun keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robertsson.
Robertsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robertsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robertsson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chun to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robertsson 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.
Robertsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Chun has wrist control.
Robertsson landing with the ground and pound.
Robertsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robertsson throwing strikes but missing.
Robertsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robertsson throwing strikes from guard but Chun blocks nicely.
Chun avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robertsson wants to control from the top but Chun keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chun doesn't manage to clinch there - Robertsson circles away.
No luck for Robertsson with that takedown attempt.

Robertsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertsson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Robertsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Chun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chun throws an elbow that misses.
Chun pushes off an throws an elbow but Robertsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertsson blocks the elbow strike.
Robertsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertsson is trying to drag Chun to the mat but Chun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robertsson avoids the elbow strike from Chun, against the cage.
Chun lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertsson blocks an elbow strike.
Chun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Dave Robertsson's cut is getting worse.
Chun throws an elbow but it misses.
Chun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robertsson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chun gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Dave Robertsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Chun lands a damaging elbow.
Chun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertsson blocks an elbow strike.
Robertsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chun after a bit of a struggle.
Chun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertsson blocks an elbow strike from Chun.
Robertsson tries for a takedown but Chun manages to get underhooks.
Robertsson is breathing heavily.
Robertsson tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chun lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Dave Robertsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chun lands a damaging elbow.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Robertsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammo Chun!