PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spanky Loco (ranked 1893 p4p, 235 weight class) and Chris Robertson (ranked 2266 p4p, 269 weight class). Chris Robertson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Loco
vs
Robertson

180 cm
20
209 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spanky Loco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loco - that will leave a mark!
Loco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loco connects with a high kick.
Robertson blocks a head kick by Loco.
Loco tries a head kick but it misses.
Robertson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Loco with a body shot.

Robertson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertson is looking to break free of the clinch but Loco has double underhooks.

Loco jumps guard.
Robertson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Loco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robertson has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
Loco is trying to get back to full guard.
Loco's coaches at Rīga have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loco has a hand on Robertson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Robertson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson avoids the attempt from Loco to control.
Loco is trying to escape the mount.
Robertson controlling the pace for now.
Robertson looking to control but Loco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robertson prevents Loco from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco tries to lock up and control but Robertson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loco holds on to Robertson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Loco is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco gets back to half guard.

Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loco is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spanky Loco 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.

Loco pushes Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.

Loco pulls guard.

Loco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robertson has picked Loco up and slammed him! Loco can't keep hold of the triangle and Robertson manages to pass to side control!
Loco is trying to control Robertson's posture but Robertson avoids it.
Loco tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Robertson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Robertson wants to control the pace but Loco is squirming around nicely.
Loco tries to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson tries to control but Loco wriggling away.
Loco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Robertson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Loco regains half guard.

Loco looking for submissions off his back.
Loco regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loco working for submissions but it's allowed Robertson to get to half guard.

Loco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loco tries to get to full guard but Robertson has control of the leg.
Loco trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Robertson manages to pass to mount!
Robertson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loco is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Loco forces Robertson back against the cage and clinches.
Loco jumps guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loco is trying to pull guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robertson tries to circle away but Loco has him pinned against the cage.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.

Robertson moves into the clinch.

Loco manages to pull guard.
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.

Loco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Loco working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robertson has passed into half guard!
Robertson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is continuing to stall.
Loco gets full guard.
Loco is trying to control the position but Robertson postures up.

Loco 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 avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.

Loco 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 pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Loco 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 got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robertson has managed to get both his arms back between Loco's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Loco has an active guard here but Robertson has managed to pass into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spanky Loco.
I think Loco 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Robertson!
Chris Robertson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.