PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 3614 p4p, 453 weight class) and Chris Robertson (ranked 4249 p4p, 492 weight class). Chris Robertson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fitzsimmons
vs
Robertson

187 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sol Fitzsimmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzsimmons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice strike.

Fitzsimmons gets caught flat footed, as Robertson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robertson preventing the sweep.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Fitzsimmons is keeping the position.
Robertson wants to get up but he can't break Fitzsimmons's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fitzsimmons wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Robertson is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzsimmons is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robertson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons tries to kick Robertson off but Robertson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fitzsimmons trying to control but Robertson postures up.
Fitzsimmons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Fitzsimmons avoids them all with ease.
Fitzsimmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Robertson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fitzsimmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robertson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robertson blocks the body kick.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fitzsimmons's calf.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Sol Fitzsimmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzsimmons checks a leg kick nicely.
Fitzsimmons tried to score with a low kick but Robertson checks it.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robertson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robertson fails with the takedown
and Fitzsimmons counters with a straight right hand.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fitzsimmons defends it nicely.
Sol Fitzsimmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Robertson.
Robertson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson shoots and misses
and Fitzsimmons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robertson momentarily.
Robertson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Robertson is rocked!
Robertson throws a leg kick
and Fitzsimmons counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Fitzsimmons!