PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robinson
vs
Cop

180 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cop gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cop can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cop looking to control.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Cop being controlled here, momentarily.
Cop manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Cop maintains control.
Cop wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is holding on tight.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Cop maintains control.
Robinson tries to hold on but Cop pushes him away.
Robinson can't escape the position.
Cop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Robinson tries to control the position but Cop now has his back.
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
Robinson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy Robinson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Cop gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robinson stands and throws Cop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cop tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Cop seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Cop prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
Robinson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Cop prevents Robinson from moving into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cop is not content to let Robinson control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Cop drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Cop tries to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson really is a fat lump.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Cop pulls Robinson into guard.
Cop trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Cop keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson stays in close to Cop's body and controls the position.
Cop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cop 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.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cop misses with a takedown

and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Cop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cop's shoulder. That is not cool.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy Robinson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cop.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Cop closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cop down to the mat. Cop avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cop gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Cop can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Cop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Cop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cop is breathing heavily.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Cop keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cop keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Cop is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cop is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.

Cop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Randy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cro Cop.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Randy Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cop for as long as he can get away with.
Cop keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson wants to control but Cop is keeping him busy.
Robinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Robinson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cop fails with the takedown

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cop's guard.
Cop has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Cop won't allow it.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cop keeps working.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy Robinson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Cop as Robinson shoots in.
Cop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cop showed some decent athleticism there.
Robinson has a hand on Cop's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cop takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Cop avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Cop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Randy Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to hold on but Cop pushes him away.
Cop trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson tries to hold on but Cop pushes him away.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cop trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cop is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Cop is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cop's guard.
Cop trying to control the position.
Robinson pushing down on Cop's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Cop is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Randy Robinson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Cop's guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Cop is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stands and throws Cop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cop is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Cop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cop tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson trying to control the action but Cop is working from the bottom.
Cop tries to escape but Robinson is in control.
Cro Cop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cop tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robinson, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

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