PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Russian Experiment II has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Experiment II
vs
Robertson

185 cm
30
186 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

190 cm
26
184 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but Experiment II shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A left lands for Robertson.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Experiment II counters with a left to the body.
Experiment II misses the shot to the body.
Robertson misses the body punch
and Experiment II counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the body from Robertson misses
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.
Experiment II stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robertson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robertson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robertson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Experiment II.
Robertson throws a leg kick which misses Experiment II's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment II tries to avoid it.
Experiment II throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a leg kick.
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment II counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robertson thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson tried to score with a low kick but Experiment II checks it.
Good leg kick by Robertson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robertson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment II misses with a wild body shot.
Robertson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Experiment II.
Experiment II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Experiment II slips under a jab.
Experiment II misses with a jab to the body
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Experiment II digs a good body shot into Robertson's ribs.
Experiment II takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Robertson scores with a leg kick.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robertson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment II is out of range and Robertson settles back down.
Robertson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Experiment II's sensitive parts.
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 Russian Experiment II will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jab, jab by Robertson - just one landing.
Robertson misses with a left hand
and Experiment II counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Experiment II misses with a jab to the body
and Robertson counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment II misses with a body punch
and Robertson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson avoids the body shot from Experiment II.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson misses with a shot to the body
and Experiment II counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robertson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Experiment II's head.
Robertson lands with a shot to the body.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Experiment II as he jumps to the side.
Robertson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a body punch but Experiment II moves out of range.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
and Experiment II counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robertson misses with a body shot.
Robertson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
Russian Experiment II is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment II throws a right hand that misses
and Robertson counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment II checks a leg kick.
Robertson ducks under a wild hook from Experiment II.
Experiment II scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Russian Experiment II is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II throws a lazy uppercut
and Robertson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robertson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Experiment II counters with a straight right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robertson.
Experiment II walks into a left hand.
Robertson throws an off balance right hand
and Experiment II counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Russian Experiment II will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Robertson throws a leg kick but Experiment II sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robertson throws a right hand that misses
and Experiment II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Experiment II misses with an uppercut
and Robertson counters with a head kick. That will keep Experiment II thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That kick from Robertson tenderised Experiment II's leg. Experiment II is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robertson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Experiment II is rocked!
A big left from Robertson misses.
Oh Experiment II is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws a lazy right hand but Experiment II sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robertson misses with a hook.
Experiment II is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robertson throws a hook but Experiment II avoids it easily.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Experiment II uses good head movement to avoid it.
Experiment II seems to have got his legs back now.
Experiment II fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robertson on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No joy there for Robertson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Experiment II throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Experiment II avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robertson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Experiment II swings for the body but Robertson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Experiment II counters with a nice body shot.
Experiment II is looking to wear down Robertson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robertson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Experiment II is out of range.
Experiment II throws a lazy right hand but Robertson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brian Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Experiment II ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robertson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Russian Experiment II is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II misses with a hook

and Robertson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Experiment II's guard.
Experiment II trying to keep a closed guard but Robertson is proving a slippery customer.
Experiment II is adopting a defensive guard.
Experiment II wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Experiment II works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson throws and elbow that misses. Experiment II uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robertson's guard. Nice move by Experiment II!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Robertson.
I think Experiment II 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Experiment II!