PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rory Robbins (ranked 7389 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Wong (ranked 5427 p4p, 0 weight class). Rory Robbins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Robbins
vs
Wong

199 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
18
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Wong!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong shoots and misses

and Robbins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robbins.
Robbins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Wong is looking for a triangle but Robbins pushes his legs off easily.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robbins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robbins stacks Wong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robbins!
The referee asks Robbins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robbins prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is being controlled here.
Robbins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wong parries the strikes from Robbins easily there. Robbins is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wong to escape.
Wong is trying to escape the position but Robbins is controlling the position.
Robbins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robbins lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robbins connects with a decent elbow.
Robbins controls the position from side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wong tries for a takedown but Robbins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robbins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wong just manages to avoid it.
Ryu Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong misses with the combination.
Robbins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wong throws a right and a left that Robbins avoids nicely.

Robbins clinches up with Wong and pushes him back against the cage.
Wong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robbins after a bit of a struggle.
Rory Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Wong.
Wong is trying to drag Robbins to the mat but Robbins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wong looks winded!
Robbins is trying to pull guard but Wong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robbins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robbins closes the distance and clinches up with Wong, looking for a takedown. Robbins pushes Wong against the cage but Wong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Robbins tries to keep at a distance but Wong has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong being controlled against the cage.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Wong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robbins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong is trying to pull guard but Robbins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robbins tries to pull guard but Wong won't allow it.
Robbins is pressed up against the cage. Wong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robbins down to the mat. Robbins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbins misses with a hook. Wong ducked under it nicely.
Wong blocks a low kick nicely.
Robbins fails to land the takedown.
Wong tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wong darts in looking for a takedown but Robbins gets double underhooks and turns Wong into the cage.

Wong rushes Robbins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robbins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wong to keep the fight standing.
Wong jumps guard but Robbins stands there with Wong around his waist. Wong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Robbins jumps guard.
Wong being controlled here momentarily.
Wong tries to stand but Robbins is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Robbins is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Wong wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.
Wong postures up.
Robbins thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Robbins trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wong darts in and clinches Robbins up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robbins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rory Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryu Wong.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
Robbins stalling the fight.
Robbins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wong smiles and moves away.
Wong fails with the takedown
and Wong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wong is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wong or perhaps it was just good defense by Robbins, which made it look bad.

Wong forces Robbins back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robbins gets control of Wong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Robbins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rory Robbins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wong postures up.
Robbins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Robbins is pulling down on Wong's head. It's preventing any offense from Wong, at least for the moment.
Robbins looking to control.
Robbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robbins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robbins shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robbins misses with a takedown
and Wong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
and Robbins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbins works the jab nicely.
Wong lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rory Robbins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robbins sprawls well. Robbins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wong gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the body from Wong misses

and Robbins counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wong won't be happy with that.
Robbins happy to just control the position for now.
Robbins working the head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robbins staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wong trying to remain calm as Robbins controls from the top position.
Wong tries to buck Robbins off but Robbins is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wong looking for a sweep but Robbins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Robbins controlling his opponent.
Wong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robbins lands a couple of good shots and Wong has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Robbins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Wong preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robbins.
Robbins biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins has the hooks in. Wong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robbins controlling the positon.

Wong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Robbins's arms.
Ryu Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Robbins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robbins lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wong's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Robbins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robbins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

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