PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sithembile Udoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robertson
vs
Udoh

204 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamey Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sithembile Udoh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Udoh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The strikes coming from Udoh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Robertson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Udoh is controlling him well.
Robertson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Udoh trying to pass the guard but Robertson defending well.

Udoh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robertson is just riding it out for now. Udoh eventually gives up the hold.

Robertson pushes Udoh off and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Udoh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Udoh crashes against the mat.
Robertson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Robertson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Robertson is being controlled here.

Udoh decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robertson is defended easily by Udoh.
Sithembile Udoh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udoh wants to clinch up but Robertson keeps it at a distance.
Udoh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Udoh looking to score a takedown here. Robertson is defending well but Udoh drives through and ends up in Robertson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Udoh wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Udoh wants to stand but Robertson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Udoh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robertson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Udoh is controlling him.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Robertson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robertson prevents Udoh from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Udoh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robertson pulls his head out easily.
Udoh is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Robertson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Udoh is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sithembile Udoh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Robertson tries for a takedown but Udoh circles away easily

and Udoh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robertson!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Udoh working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Udoh wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
Robertson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Udoh off and has taken his back!
Sithembile Udoh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robertson punches Udoh on the ear.
Udoh is in bad spot here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The referee is taking a good look at Udoh as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Robertson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Udoh just trying to survive but Robertson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Udoh tries to roll but Robertson sticks to his back.
Robertson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Udoh is trying to stand back up.
Robertson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Robertson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Udoh for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Can Udoh hold on?! Robertson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Robertson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Robertson controls the action.
Robertson is not going to allow Udoh to sit and survive in this position.
Robertson controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Udoh. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Udoh rolls, trying to escape but Robertson keeps control of the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Robertson.
Robertson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Udoh grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Robertson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robertson has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeps control of the position as Udoh tries to break free.
Robertson has good solid back control here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamey Robertson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Udoh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robertson is trying to defend but Udoh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Udoh thows a huge punch but Robertson dodges it nicely.
Robertson is pressing down on Udoh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Udoh stops Robertson from standing up.

Robertson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Udoh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jamey Robertson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Udoh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Udoh laying and praying for a moment but Robertson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Robertson pushes Udoh off looking to stand but Udoh dives back in and keeps control.
Udoh is looking to take a break and control but Robertson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson tries to kick Udoh off but Udoh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Udoh seems to be working for a kimura but Robertson defends the submission attempt.
Robertson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robertson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Udoh tries to pass.
Robertson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Robertson has a closed guard, preventing Udoh from standing up.
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.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Robertson cracks Udoh with a solid left hand.
Robertson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Udoh has momentary wrist control but Robertson slips an elbow through the middle.
Udoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Robertson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Udoh, up you get!
Udoh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Robertson has Udoh up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Udoh gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robertson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Udoh's waist but Udoh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robertson off to one side.
Udoh tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Udoh misses with a hook to the body
and Robertson counters with a three punch combo that has Udoh backing up. Udoh nods at Robertson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robertson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robertson checks the leg kick.

Udoh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robertson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Udoh is in Robertson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Udoh works over Robertson with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Udoh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Udoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sithembile Udoh.
I think Udoh 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sithembile Udoh!