PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Paulson
vs
Robertson

225 cm
34
300 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson is looking to clinch but Paulson is avoiding it.
Paulson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paulson blocks a low kick nicely.

Paulson shoots in and gets a takedown into Robertson's guard.

Robertson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paulson trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robertson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robertson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Paulson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulson keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Paulson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Paulson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Paulson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robertson.
Robertson cracks Paulson with a solid left hand.
Paulson looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robertson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robertson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paulson is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robertson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Paulson keeping control of the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robertson lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control from half guard but Paulson is working away.
Paulson wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
Paulson is refusing to be controlled, as Robertson sits in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robertson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Paulson tries to kick Robertson off but Robertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robertson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Robertson working the ground and pound effectively.
Paulson tries to buck Robertson off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Paulson is trying to get back to full guard.
Paulson wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paulson is refusing to be controlled, as Robertson sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Robertson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paulson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robertson tries to clinch but Paulson is having none of it.
Robertson tries to clinch but Paulson is having none of it.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paulson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robertson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robertson wants to clinch.
Robertson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paulson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Paulson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robertson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robertson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paulson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paulson is letting Robertson control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Robertson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson throws an elbow but Paulson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Paulson wants to control but Robertson postures up.
Robertson staying calm.
Robertson is putting a hurting on Paulson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Paulson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robertson trying to control the action but Paulson is working from the bottom.
Paulson seems a little lost for a moment, as Robertson dominates the positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to take a break and control but Paulson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robertson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Robertson wants to control for a moment but Paulson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Robertson is pressing down on Paulson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulson is holding on for now.
Paulson is looking for a sweep. Robertson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson pushes Robertson off looking to stand but Robertson dives back in and keeps control.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
Robertson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paulson!
Robertson landing strikes from the mount and Paulson is in trouble!

It looks like Robert Paulson has been cut.
Robertson with a couple of short strikes.

Robertson looking for a guillotine from mount but Paulson is having none of it.
Robertson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Paulson?

Robert Paulson's cut is getting worse.
Robertson tries to control but Paulson wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paulson's face.

Robert Paulson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Robertson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Jeez, Robert Paulson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Robert Paulson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert Robertson!
After the big win, Robert Robertson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Adrenaline Matrix and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.