PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Mushimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mushimo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: breakstuff. The key to victory for Jake Robertson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Robertson
vs
Mushimo

160 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kiko Mushimo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson misses with a double jab
and Mushimo counters with a thumping low kick.
Robertson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mushimo.
Mushimo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mushimo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robertson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robertson jabs at Mushimo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson darts in trying to clinch
and Mushimo counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Mushimo counters with an outside leg kick.
Robertson jabs Mushimo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Mushimo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Robertson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robertson.
Mushimo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mushimo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robertson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mushimo eats them both and turns towards Robertson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robertson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've been told by Robertson's head coaches at Canadian Dragon MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mushimo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Mushimo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to clinch but Mushimo slips to the side
and Mushimo counters with a good low kick that Robertson was not able to check.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
Robertson lands a glancing blow to the side of Mushimo's head.

Robertson 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.

Mushimo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Robertson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Mushimo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Robertson manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mushimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mushimo throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertson is pulling down on Mushimo's head. It's preventing any offense from Mushimo, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mushimo throws a sloppy strike and Robertson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Mushimo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Robertson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Robertson!