PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zorro Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boby Robson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zorro Ii
vs
Robson

185 cm
18
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roronoa Zorro Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boby Robson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson shoots in and drives through. Zorro Ii sprawls well.
Robson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zorro Ii defends it nicely.
Zorro Ii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robson shoots in but Zorro Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Robson.
Robson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zorro Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zorro Ii throws a right hand that Robson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robson also avoids with ease.
Zorro Ii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robson.
Robson throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Robson with that takedown attempt.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zorro Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zorro Ii instigates a clinch.

Robson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zorro Ii tries to clinch but Robson is having none of it.
Zorro Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zorro Ii.
Robson looks winded!
Robson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zorro Ii misses with a body shot.

Zorro Ii darts in and clinches Robson up against the cage.
Zorro Ii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zorro Ii smiles and moves away.
Robson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zorro Ii counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.

Zorro Ii has closed the distance and engaged Robson in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zorro Ii throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zorro Ii unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robson is trying to push Zorro Ii away but Zorro Ii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zorro Ii avoiding damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zorro Ii.
Robson fails to pull guard.
Zorro Ii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zorro Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zorro Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robson blocks a body shot from Zorro Ii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zorro Ii.
Zorro Ii effectively controlling the action here.
Zorro Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Zorro Ii using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zorro Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Zorro Ii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Zorro Ii trying to stall but Robson improves his position.
Zorro Ii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zorro Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zorro Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zorro Ii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zorro Ii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zorro Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Robson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zorro Ii swinging wildly here.
Zorro Ii looks to land a combination. Robson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robson is defended easily by Zorro Ii.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zorro Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Robson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robson blocking some punches.
Zorro Ii controlling the action here for a moment.
Zorro Ii 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 one minute gone in the round.
Zorro Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zorro Ii has Robson pressed against the cage, preventing Robson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short uppercut from Robson.
Zorro Ii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro Ii presses Robson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Robson is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Robson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zorro Ii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zorro Ii working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zorro Ii lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Zorro Ii.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zorro Ii has Robson pushed against the cage.
Robson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zorro Ii to keep the fight standing.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zorro Ii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robson.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Robson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zorro Ii lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zorro Ii throws an elbow but misses.
Zorro Ii avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Zorro Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zorro Ii is pressed up against the cage. Robson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zorro Ii down to the mat. Zorro Ii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zorro Ii swivels and escapes.
Zorro Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson misses with a takedown attempt - Zorro Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Robson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zorro Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Zorro Ii stalks Robson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robson's face. Robson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Robson gets tackled into the cage by Zorro Ii. Zorro Ii maintains the clinch.

Zorro Ii breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zorro Ii.
Sloppy strikes from Zorro Ii. Those never looked like landing.
Zorro Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robson on the side of the head.
Roronoa Zorro Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Zorro Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zorro Ii scores with a decent looking hook.
Zorro Ii looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roronoa Zorro Ii dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robson misses with a takedown attempt - Zorro Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zorro Ii checks a low kick from Robson.
Zorro Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Zorro Ii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zorro Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.

Zorro Ii moves into the clinch successfully.
Zorro Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zorro Ii is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Robson tries to pull guard but Zorro Ii won't allow it.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boby Robson.
Robson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zorro Ii tries to stall but Robson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zorro Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zorro Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robson's elbow.
Robson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Zorro Ii manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robson is defended easily by Zorro Ii.
Robson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zorro Ii finds it's way round the side to connect with Robson's head.
Roronoa Zorro Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zorro Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Boby Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorro Ii throws a right and a left that Robson avoids nicely.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zorro Ii sprawls well. Zorro Ii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zorro Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Zorro Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robson.

Zorro Ii pushes Robson up against the cage in a clinch.
Zorro Ii misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robson.
Zorro Ii misses with a body punch.
Zorro Ii stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zorro Ii landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zorro Ii pushes Robson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zorro Ii pushes Robson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zorro Ii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zorro Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zorro Ii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Zorro Ii lands a right hand.
Zorro Ii is pushing Robson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zorro Ii is working Robson over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson takes a shot to the head.
Zorro Ii tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Zorro Ii back against the cage.
Zorro Ii is struggling to control the position.
Zorro Ii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zorro Ii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zorro Ii swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zorro Ii slows down the pace here.
Boby Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zorro Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robsons head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zorro Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zorro Ii, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zorro Ii!
Roronoa Zorro Ii took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.