PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Abdullayev (ranked 2607 p4p, 4605 weight class) and Robbie Robbie Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 505 weight class). Abdullayev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 Cent - In Da Club (Caucasian Remix). This should be a great matchup!

Abdullayev
vs
Robbie Williams

178 cm
25
155
3 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
158
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Abdullayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Robbie Williams!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robbie Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robbie Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abdullayev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robbie Williams trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom.
Robbie Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Abdullayev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robbie Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Abdullayev's brow.
Robbie Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abdullayev looking for subs off his back but Robbie Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
Abdullayev is not content to let Robbie Williams control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbie Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Abdullayev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robbie Williams pulls his head out easily.
Robbie Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdullayev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdullayev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abdullayev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdullayev.
Robbie Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Robbie Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robbie Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abdullayev's head.
Robbie Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Robbie Williams.
Robbie Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abdullayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are battling for position here. Abdullayev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robbie Williams works over Abdullayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Robbie Williams works over Abdullayev with some ground and pound from guard.
Robbie Williams wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbie Williams distracts Abdullayev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robbie Williams 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.
Robbie Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Abdullayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbie Williams is aware though and is defending well.

Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Abdullayev working for a triangle but Robbie Williams defends it easily.

Abdullayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robbie Williams passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbie Williams lands a few punches from side control.
Abdullayev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robbie Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Abdullayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev taking some punishment here, with Robbie Williams in his half guard.
Robbie Williams drops an elbow to the side of Abdullayev's head.
Abdullayev taking some punishment here, with Robbie Williams in his half guard.
Robbie Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Robbie Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abdullayev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robbie Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Abdullayev will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robbie Williams is in close to Abdullayev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robbie Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Abdullayev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robbie Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robbie Williams lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abdullayev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbie Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Robbie Williams wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullayev can't keep his opponent in guard - Robbie Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Robbie Williams is nestled in close to Abdullayev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robbie Williams controlling the pace.
Abdullayev is refusing to be controlled, as Robbie Williams sits in half guard.
Abdullayev wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abdullayev is pressing down on Robbie Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robbie Williams wants to control from the top but Abdullayev keeps moving.
Robbie Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robbie Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdullayev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abdullayev looking for a guillotine here but Robbie Williams defends easily.
Robbie Williams trying to control but Abdullayev is working from the bottom.

Abdullayev looking for a guillotine here but Robbie Williams defends easily.
Robbie Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbie Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robbie Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Abdullayev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robbie Williams has picked Abdullayev up and slammed him! Abdullayev can't keep hold of the triangle and Robbie Williams manages to pass to side control!
Robbie Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Abdullayev trying to remain calm as Robbie Williams controls from the top position.
Robbie Williams looks up at the clock and then as Abdullayev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Robbie Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Robbie Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Abdullayev is looking to regain half guard here but Robbie Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbie Williams landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullayev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robbie Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdullayev keeps working.
Abdullayev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Robbie Williams connects with a decent elbow.
Abdullayev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Robbie Williams trying to control here.
Robbie Williams has his hands clasped together around Abdullayev's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Robbie Williams is trying to maintain the position but Abdullayev is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Robbie Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Abdullayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robbie Williams's waist but Robbie Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abdullayev off to one side.
Robbie Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abdullayev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Robbie Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Abdullayev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullayev showed some decent athleticism there.
Robbie Williams trying to control here.
Abdullayev trying to control from half guard but Robbie Williams is working away.
Robbie Williams wants to improve his position but Abdullayev is controlling well.
Abdullayev controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbie Williams trying to control here.
Robbie Williams tries to get to full guard but Abdullayev has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbie Williams manages to get to full guard.
Robbie Williams looking to control.
Abdullayev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robbie Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abdullayev postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Abdullayev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Abdullayev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robbie Williams, pushing him back against the cage.

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.
Abdullayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abdullayev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Albert Abdullayev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Robbie Williams.

Abdullayev breaks from the clinch.

Robbie Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robbie Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Abdullayev controls Robbie Williams momentarily but Robbie Williams frees himself.

Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robbie Williams looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abdullayev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robbie Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robbie Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Abdullayev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abdullayev preventing the sweep.
Albert Abdullayev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Williams is pulling down on Abdullayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdullayev, at least for the moment.
Robbie Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abdullayev is one step ahead there.
Robbie Williams trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbie Williams wants to sweep here but Abdullayev controlling him for the moment.
Robbie Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abdullayev trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbie Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robbie Williams is pulling down on Abdullayev's head. It's preventing any offense from Abdullayev, at least for the moment.
Robbie Robbie Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robbie Williams working a defensive guard but Abdullayev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev working away.
Robbie Robbie Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbie Williams gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Abdullayev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robbie Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Robbie Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Robbie Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.