PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Golovkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikki Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikki Robertson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rikki Robertson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Golovkin
vs
Robertson

165 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mikhail Golovkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikki Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robertson lands in his opponent's guard.
Golovkin is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.
Golovkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robertson manages to get himself to full guard.

Golovkin lands a couple of elbows.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golovkin is one step ahead there.
Golovkin with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Robertson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Golovkin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Golovkin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Golovkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Golovkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robertson some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Golovkin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robertson some visible discomfort.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Golovkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Robertson taking punishment in the form of punches.

Robertson is rocked!
Golovkin in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Robertson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Golovkin turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Golovkin!