PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Robertson (ranked 5965 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koceto Kostov (ranked 6998 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Robertson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robertson
vs
Kostov

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Koceto Kostov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostov tries to clinch but Robertson moves away
and Robertson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Robertson avoids the body shot from Kostov.
Robertson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kostov has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a body kick.
Kostov shoots in for a takedown but Robertson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kostov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobertson.
Kostov misses with a double jab.
It appears Robertson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Koceto Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Kostov tries to get set, Robertson tries to push him back and clinch up but Kostov manages to avoid the attempt.
Kostov shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robertson throws a counter high kick but Kostov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bob Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koceto Kostov.
Kostov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostov shoots in and drives through. Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson tries to counter by clinching up but Kostov breaks away and moves out of range.
Kostov has his takedown stuffed
and Robertson counters with a head kick. That will keep Kostov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kostov looks winded!
No luck for Kostov with that takedown attempt.
Robertson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kostov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Kostov ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kostov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobertson.

Kostov gets a clinch.
Kostov tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kostov drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Robertson.
Robertson lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Koceto Kostov has been cut.
Robertson lands a left hand.

Kostov is rocked!
A short right from Robertson on the inside.
Kostov is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robertson has Kostov pressed against the cage. He pushes Kostov back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Robertson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kostov crashing to the floor! Robertson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kostov is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Robertson!