PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darnell Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Mason has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mason
vs
Robertson

192 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darnell Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mason looks to land a combination but Robertson avoids it well.

Robertson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mason! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Mason is rocked!

It looks like Nathan Mason has been cut.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Mason is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mason working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.
Robertson controlling from the top position.
Mason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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!
Mason tries to stand but Robertson is controlling from the bottom.

Mason stands up and waves to Robertson to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a body shot that sends Mason's belly button to the back.
Nathan Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason slips under a jab from Robertson.

Mason darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Robertson avoiding damage.
Mason is trying to break the clinch but Robertson is controlling him.
Mason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Mason moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robertson clinches with his opponent.
Robertson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Mason dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Mason can't break the clinch.
Mason is trying to break free.

Mason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Robertson.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Robertson and Mason goes tumbling to the canvas! Robertson follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Mason is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Robertson stands up from half guard.
Robertson flashes Mason a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Mason's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Mason crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Robertson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darnell Robertson!