PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robertson
vs
Smith

190 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Robertson.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Robertson cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robertson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Robertson moves away and avoids it.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robertson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peter Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Smith.
Robertson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Robertson 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.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Robertson working a defensive guard here.
Robertson wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.
Robertson is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.

Robertson pushes Smith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robertson misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robertson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Robertson thumps Smith with a low kick.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robertson misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robertson throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Robertson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robertson. Robertson obviously looking to wear him down.
Robertson throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.

Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith is pressing down on Robertson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robertson is holding on for now.
Robertson is not content to let Smith control the position.
Robertson is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robertson cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Robertson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Robertson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robertson. That's going to slow Smith down.
Robertson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robertson is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Robertson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Robertson's head.
Robertson looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robertson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith winds up and cracks Robertson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Robertson tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Robertson is in trouble!
Robertson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!

Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robertson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robertson shrugs it off.
Robertson tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.

Smith has hold of Robertson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Robertson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robertson to take his back!

Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robertson is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.

Robertson showing good submission defense here.
Robertson rolls, trying to escape but Smith keeps control of the position.

Robertson is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Peter Robertson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robertson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Robertson, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Robertson against the cage but Robertson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Smith.
Robertson is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Robertson stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robertson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robertson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Peter Robertson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robertson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robertson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover.
Peter Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robertson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robertson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robertson keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robertson.
That kick from Robertson tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith shoots and misses
enabling Robertson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Robertson delivers a nice body kick.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Robertson sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Peter Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Smith.
Robertson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Robertson lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming.
Robertson lands a high kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a few strikes there.
Robertson misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robertson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Robertson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robertson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Smith checks a low kick from Robertson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robertson connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith tries for a takedown but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Robertson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robertson 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27

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