PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flash Robinson Jr (ranked 25089 p4p, 25147 weight class) and Gage Hurt (ranked 502 p4p, 491 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Robinson Jr
vs
Hurt

182 cm
17
176
0 - 2 - 0

174 cm
26
170
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flash Robinson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gage Hurt!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hurt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson Jr counters with a series of strikes. Hurt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hurt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurt misses with a wild body shot.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson Jr moves away from the strike by Hurt.
Hurt throws a jab when Robinson Jr was well out of range.
Robinson Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Hurt misses.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter punch.
Robinson Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hurt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Robinson Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hurt back to the cage. Robinson Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hurt throws a hook but Robinson Jr blocks it.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Robinson Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hurt finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson Jr's head.
Hurt misses the jab.
Robinson Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr tries to land a front kick but Hurt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr works over Hurt's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Hurt's head.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook to the body. Hurt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Hurt.
Gage Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Robinson Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Hurt's ribs.
Robinson Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hurt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson Jr blocks a jab.
Robinson Jr feints a jab promting Hurt to slip. Robinson Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hurt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good exchange - Hurt coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hurt.
Hurt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurt's hands.
Robinson Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but Robinson Jr moved out of range.
Robinson Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hurt avoids it well and moves away.
Hurt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson Jr works Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Hurt misses with a body shot.
Hurt misses with a hook.
Robinson Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Robinson Jr lands a jab to Hurt's midsection.
Robinson Jr jabs at Hurt's body.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson Jr throws a one two combo.
Robinson Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurt has time to react.
Robinson Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hurt eats them both and turns towards Robinson Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurt manages to avoid it.
Robinson Jr is looking to wear down Hurt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hurt misses with a body shot
and Robinson Jr counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hurt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hurt looks winded!
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hurt's body.
Robinson Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Robinson Jr scores with a body shot.
Hurt avoids the body shot from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hurt throws a body punch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
Hurt loads up on a big right hand but Robinson Jr slips the punch.
Robinson Jr tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson Jr punishes Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson Jr throws a series of strikes that have Hurt backpedaling.
Hurt throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr digs a good hook to Hurt's body.
Hurt missing with a left hand there. Robinson Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hurt avoids it well and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurt at a distance.
Robinson Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robinson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr tests Hurt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hurt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson Jr attempts a counter takedown but Hurt avoids it well and moves away.
Robinson Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Hurt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Robinson Jr lands a body shot.
Hurt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Robinson Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurt on the side of the head.
Robinson Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Robinson Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hurt was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson Jr.
Robinson Jr moves away from the strike by Hurt.
Robinson Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Hurt is rocked!
Hurt throws a body punch but Robinson Jr moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson Jr throws a combination. Hurt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hurt is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson Jr finish him?
Robinson Jr throws a series of punches but Hurt avoids them all with ease.
Hurt seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurt.
Robinson Jr clobbers Hurt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hurt throws a predictable looking body shot

and Robinson Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hurt misses with the head strike.
Hurt misses with some punches.
Hurt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson Jr is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hurt can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson Jr controls the action.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson Jr prevents a body shot from Hurt.
A head punch on the inside from Hurt fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurt taking a breather.
Robinson Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
Hurt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson Jr backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson Jr looking to stall.
Robinson Jr tries to circle away but Hurt has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hurt.
Hurt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hurt working aggressively here.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson Jr.
Hurt throws a head punch that misses.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson Jr.
Hurt misses with a body punch.
Robinson Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Hurt won't allow it.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson Jr.
Hurt misses with the head strike.
Robinson Jr blocks an uppercut.
Robinson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hurt lands a shoulder strike.
Hurt scores with a shot to the side of Robinson Jr's head.
Robinson Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Hurt jumps guard but Robinson Jr stands there with Hurt around his waist. Hurt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hurt fails to land.
Hurt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robinson Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Hurt has double underhooks.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurt throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson Jr.
Hurt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson Jr has had enough of the clinch but Hurt keeps him there for the moment.
Hurt misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson Jr blocks an uppercut.
Hurt has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson Jr.
Gage Hurt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Robinson Jr avoids it by throwing Hurt back against the cage.
Hurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurt lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hurt on the inside.
Hurt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hurt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
Hurt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson Jr's elbow.
Hurt struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson Jr controls his hands.
Robinson Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Hurt cracks Robinson Jr with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson Jr blocking some punches.
A short right from Hurt.
Hurt tries to throw a body punch but Robinson Jr avoids it by throwing Hurt back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson Jr.
Hurt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hurt tries to work over Robinson Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hurt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hurt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hurt.
Hurt swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gage Hurt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Robinson Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flash Robinson Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurt throws a hook but Robinson Jr avoids it easily.
Robinson Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurt can do to turn this around?
Hurt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurt blocks the body kick.
Robinson Jr throws a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr slips a jab from Hurt.
Robinson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Robinson Jr lands a nice hook to Hurt's body. Hurt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robinson Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Hurt misses with a right hand
and Robinson Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson Jr lands a body shot.
Robinson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurt misses the shot to the body.
Hurt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurt misses the jab.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hurt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Hurt throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hurt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robinson Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson Jr connects with a body shot.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robinson Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hurt throws out a loose jab but Robinson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hurt takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurt. Robinson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Hurt tries to get set, Robinson Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Hurt manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hurt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Robinson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hurt backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurt. Robinson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson Jr lands with a hook. Hurt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hurt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robinson Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Robinson Jr digs a good body shot into Hurt's ribs.
Robinson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hurt walks into a left hand.
Robinson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robinson Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurt.
Robinson Jr lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson Jr misses with the combination.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson Jr ducks under a wild hook from Hurt.
Robinson Jr throws a shot to the body.
Robinson Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Robinson Jr works Hurt's body with a nice hook.
Hurt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hurt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson Jr manages to avoid it.
Hurt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson Jr slips under a jab from Hurt.
Robinson Jr thuds a left hand into Hurt's body.
Hurt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robinson Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Robinson Jr scores with a hook.
Hurt throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson Jr lunges at Hurt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurt's hand.
Robinson Jr cracks a nice hook into Hurt's ribs.
Hurt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurt moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson Jr.
Nice jab there from Robinson Jr.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson Jr punishes Hurt's body with a nice straight punch.
Hurt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Robinson Jr tries to land a front kick but Hurt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurt takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flash Robinson Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson Jr 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flash Robinson Jr!