PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Robertson (ranked 4484 p4p, 465 weight class) and Pather Jhonson (ranked 5068 p4p, 499 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Robertson
vs
Jhonson

187 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pather Jhonson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson stuffs the takedown.
Kenneth Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robertson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jhonson did well to prevent Robertson getting side control.
Jhonson trying to control here.

Jhonson looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jhonson for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jhonson wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
Jhonson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Robertson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Jhonson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.

Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Robertson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

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.
Jhonson is trying to control but can't.

Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson wants to get back to his feet.
Robertson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jhonson trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Robertson seems content to control.

Jhonson actively working from the bottom here.
Robertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jhonson trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.

Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robertson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robertson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jhonson has hold of Robertson's hands but Robertson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson slips a nice elbow through Jhonson's hands, connecting with Jhonson's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robertson trying to control the action but Jhonson is working from the bottom.

Jhonson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jhonson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Robertson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jhonson enables Robertson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jhonson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jhonson 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.
Robertson is stalling in the full guard.
Robertson scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jhonson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robertson is aware though and is defending well.
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jhonson trying to control the position.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands a couple of elbows.
Robertson stays in close to Jhonson's body and controls the position.
Jhonson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Robertson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robertson controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robertson connects with a couple of short punches.

Jhonson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robertson has picked Jhonson up and slammed him! Jhonson can't keep hold of the triangle and Robertson manages to pass to side control!
Jhonson tries to bench press Robertson off him but Robertson keeps the position.
Jhonson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robertson off and has taken his back!

Robertson fending off the submission attempt from Jhonson.
Robertson holding both Jhonson 's hands and preventing any damage.

Jhonson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robertson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robertson for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robertson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Jhonson is looking for a triangle but Robertson pushes his legs off easily.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jhonson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Robertson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jhonson pulls down on the head and he's put Robertson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pather Jhonson!
A relieved looking Pather Jhonson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.