PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rosendo Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robbins
vs
Gustafsson

160 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rosendo Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robbins wants it to stay on the feet.
Robbins misses with a few strikes there.
Robbins throws a lazy head kick

and Gustafsson moves into the clinch.
Robbins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch.
Robbins swinging wildly here.

Robbins has closed the distance and engaged Gustafsson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins swings wildly with an uppercut but Gustafsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robbins is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Gustafsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick that knocks Robbins off balance momentarily.
Rosendo Robbins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robbins stuffs the takedown attempt from Gustafsson. Gustafsson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rosendo Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robbins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robbins misses the jab.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Robbins counters with a two punch combo.
Robbins misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robbins. That's going to slow Gustafsson down.
Robbins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gustafsson moves away.
Gustafsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robbins is fending him off so far but Gustafsson persists. Nope, Robbins circles away and we're back to standing.
As Gustafsson looks to move away, Robbins throws a big counter combo but Gustafsson just gets out of the way.
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gustafsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gustafsson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robbins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robbins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robbins misses with a head kick.
Robbins lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Robbins as Gustafsson shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Robbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Gustafsson gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robbins manages to pull guard.
Gustafsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gustafsson looking to pass the guard.
Gustafsson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Robbins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.

Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gustafsson passes Robbins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins trying to control here.
Gustafsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robbins keeps working.
Robbins is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robbins avoid being mounted?
Gustafsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Robbins actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosendo Robbins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gustafsson gets a clinch.
Gustafsson stops a takedown attempt from Robbins.
Robbins is trying to break the clinch but Gustafsson is controlling him.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but Robbins has him pressed against the cage.
Robbins tries to break free but Gustafsson pushes him back against the cage.
Robbins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gustafsson has his takedown stuffed
and Robbins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gustafsson. Gustafsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustafsson is defended easily by Robbins.
Rosendo Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robbins as he jumps to the side.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
Rosendo Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Robbins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robbins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rosendo Robbins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robbins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown but Robbins shows good takedown defense.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.

Gustafsson shoots in and bounces Robbins off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Robbins wriggles free and stands up.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson lands with a nice combination. Robbins backs away looking to recover.
Robbins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robbins but Robbins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robbins tries to clinch up.

Robbins has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robbins lands a takedown into guard.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robbins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robbins chips away with some ground and pound.
Gustafsson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Robbins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robbins throws a big right hand that misses.

Gustafsson looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Robbins with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robbins tries to clinch but Gustafsson is having none of it.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robbins but Robbins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Robbins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robbins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robbins connects with a solid leg kick.
Gustafsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robbins throws a sloppy head kick and Gustafsson moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Robbins.
Robbins is looking to clinch but Gustafsson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rosendo Robbins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Robbins tries to clinch up.
Robbins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gustafsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robbins defends it nicely.
Gustafsson darts in looking for a takedown but Robbins gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Gustafsson tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson misses with a takedown attempt - Robbins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rosendo Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Gustafsson.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robbins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gustafsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robbins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gustafsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robbins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Robbins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustafsson.
Robbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustafsson can do to turn this around?
Robbins tries to close the distance and clinch but Gustafsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Robbins has Gustafsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robbins to keep the fight standing.
Gustafsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robbins tries for a takedown but Gustafsson manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robbins breaks the clinch.
Gustafsson darts in looking for a takedown but Robbins gets double underhooks and turns Gustafsson into the cage.
Robbins throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson tries to counter with a clinch but Robbins shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - Robbins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Robbins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheers as Robbins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gustafsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gustafsson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins misses with a wild body shot.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robbins but Robbins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robbins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gustafsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robbins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robbins throws a body punch but Gustafsson moves out of range.

Robbins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustafsson, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Gustafsson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins working hard to break the clinch.

Robbins breaks the clinch.
Robbins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robbins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robbins throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Robbins lands a jab to the nose.
Gustafsson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustafsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robbins as he avoids it easily.
Alexander Gustafsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosendo Robbins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gustafsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robbins to score with a decent uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rosendo Robbins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robbins 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rosendo Robbins!