PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hollyfield Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Robertson
vs
Gomes

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
282 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Daniel Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollyfield Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertson gets a double leg takedown into Gomes's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Gomes is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Robertson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robertson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gomes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robertson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robertson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.

Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robertson defends well.

Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson passes Gomes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Gomes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gomes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robertson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robertson trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.

Gomes has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gomes looks winded!
Robertson trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.

Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes is refusing to be controlled, as Robertson sits in half guard.
Robertson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Gomes is defending against the submission attempts here by Robertson.
Robertson trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.

Robertson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robertson.

Robertson is working for a kimura but Gomes is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robertson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Robertson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Robertson shoots in and bounces Gomes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson trying to control but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Daniel Robertson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gomes has his foot on Robertson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robertson works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson stands and throws Gomes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gomes is looking for a sweep.
Gomes sneaks back into half guard.
Robertson not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes is breathing heavily.
Robertson trying to control the action but Gomes is working from the bottom.
Gomes is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomes keeps working.

Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes is staying active underneath Robertson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.

Gomes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Robertson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomes defends it well.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?

Robertson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robertson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robertson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gomes is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount.

Robertson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gomes is surviving well by controlling Robertson's body position as best he can.
Gomes is wriggling around trying to escape.

Robertson working for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is in no mood to give up.
Robertson is looking to work his way around to Gomes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Robertson tries to control but Gomes wriggling away.

Robertson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Robertson uses his free foot to push down on Gomes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gomes.
Gomes can't escape the position.
Gomes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Robertson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomes!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.

Robertson looking for a guillotine from mount but Gomes is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Robertson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Robertson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gomes on his heels. He'll look to pass Gomes's guard now, I'm sure.
Gomes can't keep his opponent in guard - Robertson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Gomes looking for submissions off his back.
Gomes tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.

Robertson is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to control but Gomes is keeping him busy.

Gomes actively working from the bottom here.
Gomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomes tries to roll over but Robertson keeps him under control.

Robertson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Robertson trying to mount his opponent but Gomes defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gomes!

Robertson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is trying to escape the mount.
Robertson fails to advance to Gomes's back.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes keeps trying to improve his position.
Robertson controlling his opponent.
Robertson looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robertson wants to take Gomes's back but he can't do it this time.

Robertson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gomes can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gomes is looking to get to half guard.
Gomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Robertson looking to secure an arm triangle but Gomes defends it well.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson has control of Gomes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gomes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gomes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robertson trying to control but Gomes is having none of it.
Gomes is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Robertson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hollyfield Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robertson looking to control but Gomes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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