PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Raul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Raul has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Robertson
vs
Raul

158 cm
22
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Raul!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Raul has taken the fight to the clinch.
Raul looking for a takedown.
Robertson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raul looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Adrian Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Raul.
Raul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robertson.
Robertson really is a fat lump.
Raul tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Raul gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robertson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robertson tries to stand but Raul is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson distracts Raul with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Raul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Raul working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Raul has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Raul blocks nicely.
Robertson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robertson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Raul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Raul has escaped and now he's on top!

Raul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Raul trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Robertson trying to strike off his back.
Robertson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robertson is looking to stand back up but Raul counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robertson.
Raul trying to control the action but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to kick Raul off in order to stand up. Raul Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Robertson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Robertson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Robertson pushes Raul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Raul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Raul is dominant here and he's now got Robertson's back!

Robertson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Raul is looking to control Robertson but Robertson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raul is hanging on to Robertson's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antonio Raul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Robertson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Raul tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
Raul rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robertson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raul fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson throws a big counter combination but Raul scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Raul.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raul tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robertson darts in looking for a takedown but Raul gets double underhooks and turns Robertson into the cage.
Raul is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Raul on that attempt.
Adrian Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Raul.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Raul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raul shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Raul is breathing heavily.
Raul connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robertson momentarily.

Robertson drives through with a takedown into Raul's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Robertson stands and steps away. Raul gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Robertson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Raul tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robertson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raul misses with the combination.
Robertson fails to land the takedown.

Robertson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raul's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robertson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robertson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Robertson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Raul manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robertson has Raul in his guard.

Robertson wants to stand up but Raul is controlling him.
Raul passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is staying active underneath Raul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.

Robertson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Raul escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Raul!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Raul asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Robertson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Raul throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Raul shoots in.
Raul shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Raul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Adrian Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Raul.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Robertson.
Robertson scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robertson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raul, who protects the arm well.
Robertson taking a break here but Raul is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raul is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.

Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Raul has managed to free his arm - good work.

Robertson is looking for a kimura here.

Robertson is looking for a kimura but Raul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robertson to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Raul is defending well.
Raul tries to kick Robertson off but Robertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robertson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raul shoots in and drives through. Robertson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raul thows a leg kick but Robertson checks it

and Robertson counters by clinching up.
Raul is leaning against Robertson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Raul's takedown attempt.
Raul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raul wants a takedown but no success here.
Raul drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Raul's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Raul is trying to push Robertson away but Robertson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Robertson is trying to force a seperation but Raul has the dominant position.
Raul is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robertson to keep the fight standing.
Robertson wants to break free but Raul has control.
Raul tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Raul.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Robertson!