PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashley Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Fenomeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robertson's entrance music is Around The Fur. A fine choice. 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
Fenomeno

190 cm
23
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Cagewars Clothing
Punishment clothing

Rocha Nutrition
Cagewars Clothing

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashley Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Fenomeno!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenomeno misses with a body shot.
Robertson misses with a double jab.

Fenomeno scores a takedown into full mount!
Robertson is trying to stand up.
Fenomeno wants to take Robertson's back but he can't do it this time.

Fenomeno is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Robertson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fenomeno.
A good leg kick by Robertson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fenomeno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Fenomeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ronaldo Fenomeno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenomeno looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Ashley Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fenomeno.
A swing and a miss from Fenomeno.
Fenomeno misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fenomeno.
A shot to de liver by Fenomeno. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Fenomeno with that takedown attempt.
Ashley Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Fenomeno.
Fenomeno looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fenomeno moves out of range.
Robertson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Fenomeno shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Fenomeno or perhaps it was just good defense by Robertson which made him look bad.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fenomeno avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Fenomeno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robertson can pounce on him.
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!
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robertson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Robertson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fenomeno moves out of range.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenomeno counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fenomeno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson swinging wilding here.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Robertson. No joy for Fenomeno on that attempt.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robertson scores with a three punch combo!
Robertson tries to bum rush Fenomeno with a series of wild strikes but Fenomeno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Fenomeno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fenomeno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fenomeno jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Robertson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Robertson and Fenomeno has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fenomeno on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fenomeno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robertson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robertson is trying to buck Fenomeno off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronaldo Fenomeno will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenomeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenomeno dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Fenomeno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robertson counters with a series of strikes. Fenomeno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fenomeno shoots and misses
and Robertson counters with a one-two to the body.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fenomeno moves out of range.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Fenomeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robertson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Robertson duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenomeno fails with the takedown
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Ashley Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Fenomeno.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fenomeno throws a sloppy body shot
and Robertson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robertson throws a right and a left that Fenomeno avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Robertson.
Robertson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Fenomeno counters with a nice body shot.
Robertson cracks the inside of Fenomeno's front leg.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenomeno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robertson rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robertson.
Robertson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Robertson duly obliges.
Robertson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson tries to bum rush Fenomeno with a series of wild strikes but Fenomeno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ashley Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robertson closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Robertson lands with a nice combination. Fenomeno backs away looking to recover.
Robertson misses with the combination.
Fenomeno lands a jab to the nose.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fenomeno.
Fenomeno with a poor takedown
and Robertson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fenomeno slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Robertson stalks Fenomeno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fenomeno's face. Fenomeno staggers backwards, shaken.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Fenomeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ashley Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenomeno's sensitive parts.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robertson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Fenomeno backing up. Fenomeno nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Fenomeno avoids it well.
Fenomeno wants to clinch.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fenomeno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Robertson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fenomeno with a poor takedown
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Fenomeno.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fenomeno moves out of range.
Fenomeno throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson cracks the inside of Fenomeno's front leg.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Robertson.
Robertson swinging wilding here.
Fenomeno shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Fenomeno.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fenomeno.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenomeno fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley 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!

A combination from Robertson does no damage.
Fenomeno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fenomeno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robertson counters with an inside leg kick.
Fenomeno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fenomeno misses with a hook to the body
and Robertson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fenomeno misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fenomeno tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robertson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice combination there by Robertson.
Fenomeno has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a good low kick that Fenomeno was not able to check.
Robertson throws a nice looking combination but Fenomeno bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Robertson.
Fenomeno slips a jab and a cross from Robertson.
Fenomeno tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robertson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson works over Fenomeno's head and body with a nice combination.
Fenomeno misses with a combination
and Robertson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fenomeno's knee momentarily.
A good leg kick by Robertson.
Robertson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robertson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown attempt
and Robertson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robertson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fenomeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fenomeno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robertson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robertson.
Robertson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno misses with a takedown
and Robertson counters with a series of strikes. Fenomeno will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ashley Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Fenomeno.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Robertson looks to land a combination. Fenomeno sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robertson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robertson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fenomeno punishes Robertson's body with a nice straight punch.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson looks to land a combination but Fenomeno avoids it well.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Fenomeno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robertson counters with a two punch combo.
Robertson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fenomeno backs up against the cage.
Fenomeno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robertson.
Fenomeno throws a combination that misses
and Robertson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fenomeno dodges the punch combination from Robertson.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson stalks Fenomeno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fenomeno's face. Fenomeno staggers backwards, shaken.
Danga de danga de dang - Robertson scores with a four punch combination!

Fenomeno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robertson's guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Fenomeno from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenomeno wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.
Fenomeno is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Robertson has his feet on Fenomeno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ashley Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robertson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

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