PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Robertson (ranked 4613 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Drago (ranked 23586 p4p, 0 weight class). Viktor Drago is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Robertson
vs
Drago

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Viktor Drago!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson goes for a double leg but Drago avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drago continues to drive forward.
Drago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robertson but Robertson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown but Drago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robertson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Viktor Drago has been cut.
Robertson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Drago throws a low kick but Robertson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robertson clinches.

Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Robertson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drago is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.

Robertson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robertson has Drago pushed against the cage.
Robertson lands a knee to the body.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Drago shoots in.

Drago has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.

Robertson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Robertson clinches with his opponent.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drago changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Robertson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Drago tries to pull guard but Robertson holds him up against the cage and eventually Drago drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Drago's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Drago pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Robertson decides to pull guard.
Drago wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson is trying to stand back up but Drago is controlling him
Drago wants to pass to mount but Robertson is defending the position.

Robertson pushes Drago off and gets back to his feet.
Robertson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robertson as he avoids it easily.
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drago takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Drago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a high kick.

Robertson looking to score a takedown here. Drago is defending well but Robertson drives through and ends up in Drago's guard.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.
Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Drago keeps moving.
Robertson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robertson gets to his feet. Drago looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Robertson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Drago's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Drago is looking to clinch.

Robertson rushes Drago and presses him up against the cage.
Drago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robertson after a bit of a struggle.
Robertson is pressed up against the cage. Drago has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robertson down to the mat. Robertson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rob Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drago stuffs the takedown attempt from Robertson. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Robertson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Robertson clinches.
Robertson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robertson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Drago gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Drago from controlling successfully.
Drago loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Drago not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Robertson stands and steps away. Drago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from Drago. No joy for Robertson on that attempt.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Drago shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
Drago tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson wants to clinch up but Drago keeps it at a distance.
Robertson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Drago shoots in.
Drago misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt - Drago sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Robertson tries to keep at a distance but Drago has taken the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drago.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to pull guard but Robertson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Drago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robertson blocks it with crossed arms.
Robertson can't get the takedown.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Drago is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robertson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robertson tries to avoid it but Drago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robertson to the ground. Robertson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robertson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drago is fending him off so far but Robertson persists. Nope, Drago circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robertson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drago can do to turn this around?
Drago misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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 Rob Robertson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Viktor Drago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Robertson darts in and clinches Drago up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Robertson.
Robertson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drago.

Drago tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.

Robertson jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Drago cracks Robertson with a solid left hand.
Drago trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Robertson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Drago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson throwing strikes from guard but Drago blocks nicely.

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.
Drago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson forces his way into half guard.
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Robertson decides to stand up.
Danga de danga de dang - Robertson scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robertson moves into the clinch.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Drago sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drago tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Drago saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Robertson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Robertson feints and as Drago raises his hands in defense, Robertson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robertson is looking to stand up but Drago won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Robertson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Drago lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Viktor Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rob Robertson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robertson 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Robertson!