PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mabishiro Sakamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mabishiro Sakamoto looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Robson
vs
Sakamoto

175 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mabishiro Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakamoto. Sakamoto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Robson rushes Sakamoto and presses him up against the cage.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Mabishiro Sakamoto has been cut.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Sakamoto looks gassed!
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stalling in the clinch from Robson.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakamoto in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.

Sakamoto is rocked!
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
Robson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robson lands a shoulder strike.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sakamoto trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Sakamoto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robson smiles and moves away.
Sam Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabishiro Sakamoto.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robson has Sakamoto pressed against the cage, preventing Sakamoto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sakamoto being controlled against the cage.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
A nice left hand lands by Robson.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakamotos head.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
Robson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Robson.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robson throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Robson letting Sakamoto take a breather here.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
Sakamoto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

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.
Sakamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Robson effectively controlling the action here.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Sakamoto is looking to control Robson's arms but Robson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sakamoto has his back to the cage.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Robson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mabishiro Sakamoto's cut.
That's time! Robson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robson blocks a head kick by Sakamoto.
Sakamoto looks to clinch

and Robson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robson.
Sakamoto tries to score a body lock takedown but Robson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Robson connects with a knee to the head.
Robson presses Sakamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sakamoto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robson slowing the pace effectively.
Robson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sakamoto backwards.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sakamoto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robson lands a knee to the head.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sam Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabishiro Sakamoto.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Sakamoto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robson is defending well for now.
Robson lands a nice knee to the body.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson with a knee to the head.
Sakamoto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Robson.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sakamoto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sakamoto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Robson crunches a lovely knee into Sakamoto's ribcage.
Sakamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Robson gets an underhook and turns Sakamoto into the cage.
Robson is pressed up against the cage. Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robson down to the mat. Robson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sakamoto circles away from the clinch attempt

so Sakamoto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robson wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto is looking to work some ground and pound but Robson has wrist control.
Robson pulls Sakamoto in to control the position.

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.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sakamoto trying to control the position from guard on top but Robson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Robson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mabishiro Sakamoto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakamoto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sakamoto tries for a takedown but Robson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sakamoto drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Robson clinches up against the cage.
Robson stalling in the clinch.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson scores with a knee to the head.
Robson has Sakamoto pushed against the cage.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sakamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sakamoto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson slowing the pace effectively.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robson lands a good knee to the midsection. Sakamoto won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson lands with a right to the head.
Robson stalling against the cage.
Robson stops a takedown attempt from Sakamoto.
Sam Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Robson is pushing Sakamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakamoto tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Sakamoto back against the cage.
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.
Sakamoto is trying to drag Robson to the mat but Robson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sam Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mabishiro Sakamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robson with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakamoto trying to control the position but instead, Robson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sakamoto into the cage.
Robson lands an elbow inside.
Robson landing knees to the head.
Sakamoto jumps guard but Robson stands there with Sakamoto around his waist. Sakamoto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sakamoto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Robson keeps control of Sakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sakamoto's defenses.
Sakamoto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robson taking a breather.
Robson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sam Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakamoto can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sakamoto looking for a takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakamoto can't break the clinch.
Robson landing knees to the body.
Robson gets underhooks to prevent Sakamoto's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Robson working Sakamoto over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Robson.
Robson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Robson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakamoto up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Sakamoto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robson stalling the fight.
Robson lands a nice uppercut.
Knees to the body from Robson.
Robson keeps control of Sakamoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robson is pushing Sakamoto up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mabishiro Sakamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakamoto's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Robson!