PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Janos Robsteck (ranked 4395 p4p, 25043 weight class) and Gakus Amiga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gakus Amiga will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Robsteck
vs
Amiga

167 cm
22
165
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
160
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Janos Robsteck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gakus Amiga!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robsteck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amiga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Robsteck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Amiga did well to prevent Robsteck getting side control.
Amiga trying to hold on to Robsteck's head to control him but Robsteck postures up.

Robsteck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robsteck is thwarting Amiga's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robsteck working the head and body with strikes.
Robsteck with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robsteck trying to mount his opponent but Amiga defends it.
Robsteck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Amiga is looking to control Robsteck's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amiga avoid being mounted?

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Amiga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robsteck napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robsteck is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robsteck is not content to let Amiga control the position.
Robsteck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Amiga wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
What's Robsteck going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Robsteck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robsteck is trying to get back to half guard.
Robsteck is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robsteck manages to get back to half guard.
Robsteck is staying active underneath Amiga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Robsteck dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Robsteck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Amiga counters with a body kick.
Amiga fails with a takedown attempt.
Robsteck looks to land a right hand but Amiga moved out of range.

Robsteck gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Robsteck stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amiga tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robsteck wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robsteck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robsteck stands up.

Amiga tries to keep at a distance but Robsteck has taken the fight into the clinch.

Amiga is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robsteck can't fight it off and eventually Amiga manages to take the fight to the floor. Robsteck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robsteck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Amiga manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robsteck is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Robsteck drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amiga dives on top into guard.

Robsteck is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Robsteck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amiga can do to turn this around?

Robsteck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amiga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robsteck.
Amiga only half commits to the counter leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robsteck darts in and clinches Amiga up against the cage.
Robsteck stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robsteck is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Amiga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Janos Robsteck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robsteck leaning his opponent against the cage.

Robsteck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amiga is letting Robsteck control him for a moment.
Amiga wants to control but Robsteck postures up.
Robsteck moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robsteck landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Janos Robsteck dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Robsteck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amiga trying to keep a closed guard but Robsteck is proving a slippery customer.
Robsteck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robsteck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Robsteck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robsteck postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amiga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robsteck, into his guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robsteck holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robsteck looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Amiga passes into side control.
Amiga prevents Robsteck from escaping the position.
Robsteck struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robsteck gets back to half guard.
Robsteck is looking for a sweep. Amiga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robsteck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Amiga is keen to just control but Robsteck is a slippery customer.
Robsteck is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robsteck gets full guard.
Robsteck has a closed guard, preventing Amiga from standing up.

Robsteck throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Amiga escapes and throws Robsteck's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Amiga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robsteck can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robsteck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robsteck regains half guard.
Robsteck is looking to improve his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gakus Amiga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Robsteck pushes Amiga up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Robsteck jumps into guard, dragging Amiga to the mat.
Janos Robsteck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robsteck holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Robsteck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robsteck has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Robsteck!
Janos Robsteck seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.