PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Huynh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Huynh
vs
Robertson

170 cm
22
156 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
164 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

1337 ANZAC - Fair dinkum clothing

FULL METAL GEAR
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Huynh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, George Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huynh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robertson missing with a left hand there. Huynh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Huynh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Robertson.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses

and Huynh counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robertson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huynh is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robertson holds on and takes a little breather.
Huynh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huynh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Huynh from controlling successfully.
Huynh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huynh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robertson scores with a jab. Huynh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robertson clobbers Huynh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huynh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robertson swivels and escapes.
Huynh looks to land a body kick but Robertson moved away.
Robertson looks to score with a jab to the body but Huynh is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huynh fails with the takedown.
Huynh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Huynh ducks under a wild hook from Robertson.
Huynh misses with an uppercut.
Robertson scoring well with a low kick there.
Robertson lands the left hand.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Huynh moves out of range easily.
Robertson throws a nice head kick!
Robertson throws a right and a left that Huynh avoids nicely.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huynh moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a right hand
and Huynh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson moves in looking to clinch but Huynh pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Huynh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robertson doesn't seem phased though.
Huynh throws a jab when Robertson was well out of range.
Huynh slips a jab from Robertson.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. Huynh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Huynh misses with a straight left.
Robertson lands a head shot.
Huynh throws a leg kick
and Robertson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Huynh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Huynh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robertson is in Huynh's guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Huynh keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huynh managing to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Huynh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson being controlled here momentarily.
Huynh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson trying to control but Huynh is working from the bottom.
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 Henry Huynh will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robertson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huynh. Huynh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huynh as he jumps to the side.
Huynh is looking to chop away at Robertson's legs.
Huynh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robertson can pounce on him.
Robertson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Huynh.
Robertson scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huynh. Robertson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huynh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robertson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Huynh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Robertson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Robertson misses.
Huynh misses with a low kick as Robertson jumps back.
No luck for Robertson with that takedown attempt.
George Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson throws a chopping leg kick but Huynh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robertson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Huynh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robertson scores with a shot to the body.
Robertson throws a poor cross that misses

and Huynh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robertson won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
Robertson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Huynh.
Robertson is trying to control Huynh's posture but Huynh avoids it.
Robertson is not content to let Huynh control the position.
Robertson is looking to regain half guard here but Huynh keeps moving and retains side control.
Huynh wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Robertson wants to control but Huynh postures up.
Huynh grinds an elbow into Robertson's temple.
Robertson tries to buck Huynh off but Huynh is having none of it.
Huynh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huynh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robertson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Huynh in side control, throwing shots but Robertson defends.
Huynh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Robertson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Huynh trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.
Huynh slips a nice elbow through Robertson's hands, connecting with Robertson's forehead.
Robertson trying to control but Huynh postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robertson checks a leg kick.
Huynh throws a leg kick but Robertson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robertson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robertson moves out of range of the body kick.
Robertson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand

so Huynh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Huynh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henry Huynh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Huynh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Huynh controlling him for the moment.
Huynh wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.

Huynh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Huynh trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson has momentary wrist control but Huynh slips an elbow through the middle.

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.
Huynh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Huynh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huynh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huynh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Huynh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huynh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Huynh is proving a slippery customer.
Huynh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Huynh wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robertson throws a nice head kick!
George Robertson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huynh lands a nice looking kick to the body. Robertson takes a step back to recover.
Huynh throws a hook but Robertson avoids it easily.
Robertson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Huynh counters with a takedown into side control.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Huynh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robertson keeps working.
Huynh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Huynh clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Huynh.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Huynh eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robertson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Huynh.
Huynh avoids the body shot from Robertson.
Robertson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Huynh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Huynh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robertson is not content to let Huynh control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huynh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Huynh is looking to stall here but Robertson recovers full guard.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robertson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huynh controls the pace.
Huynh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robertson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Huynh wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Huynh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huynh has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huynh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Huynh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Huynh wants to pass the guard but Robertson is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson thows a leg kick but Huynh checks it
and Huynh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robertson misses with a looping left.
Robertson misses with a combination
and Huynh counters with a big head kick but Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Huynh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huynh fails with a takedown attempt.
Huynh paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huynh throws a half hearted mid kick.
Robertson swings widly with a right hand
and Huynh counters with a stiff right hand.
Huynh misses with a kick to the body
and Robertson counters with a thumping low kick.
Robertson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Huynh counters with a shoot takedown. Robertson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Huynh from controlling successfully.
Robertson trying to keep a closed guard but Huynh is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huynh trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Huynh had his way with George Robertson in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Huynh misses with an attempted mid kick.

Robertson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Huynh trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Huynh looking to sit in guard and control but Robertson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Robertson stops Huynh from standing up.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Huynh is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control the position from guard on top but Huynh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson thows a big elbow that misses.
Robertson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Huynh has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Robertson doesn't defend quickly enough and Huynh has managed to lock this one up! Can Robertson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Huynh on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henry Huynh!
Henry Huynh retains his lightweight title!