PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Peter Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Abbott
vs
Robinson

200 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

184 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Londons Best Nutrition

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Abbott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinson did well to prevent Abbott getting side control.
Abbott looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abbott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Abbott is breathing heavily.

Robinson has one foot on Abbott's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robinson.

It looks like Frank Abbott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.

Robinson rushes Abbott and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Abbott slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Abbott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Abbott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Robinson lands a left and a right that send Abbott crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Abbott is rocked!
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oh Abbott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Abbott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Abbott seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peter Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abbott fails with the takedown.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
No luck for Abbott with that takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Robinson swinging wilding here.

Abbott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abbott lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Robinson wriggles free and stands up.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Abbott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Abbott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Abbott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Frank Abbott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Abbott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
Abbott moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Abbott shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbott shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson cracks Abbott with a good jab.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abbott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Abbott off to one side.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson scores with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abbott closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Abbott works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abbott in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Robinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Abbott cracks Robinson with a big right hand but Robinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Robinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abbott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbott avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Abbott's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robinson leaves Abbott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Abbott fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Abbott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Abbott shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abbott shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abbott.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abbott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Abbott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Abbott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson throws a combination. Abbott tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Abbott moves out of range.
Robinson tries to bum rush Abbott with a series of wild strikes but Abbott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abbott shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson stalks Abbott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abbott's face. Abbott staggers backwards, shaken.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Abbott.
Robinson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abbott is controlling him well.
Abbott cracks Robinson with a big elbow.
Abbott working the ground and pound.
Robinson pushes Abbott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Abbott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robinson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Abbott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
Abbott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abbott is defended easily by Robinson.
Abbott moves out of range as Robinson strikes.
Robinson throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Abbott tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abbott tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A big left from Robinson misses.
Peter Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abbott.
Abbott fails with the takedown.
Robinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abbott shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abbott shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Abbott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Abbott avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.
Robinson scores with a three punch combo!
Abbott slips under a jab.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abbott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Abbott drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abbott landing with the ground and pound.

Robinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Robinson leaves Abbott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abbott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Abbott avoids them all with ease.

Abbott looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Robinson tries to kick Abbott off but Abbott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Abbott winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Abbott working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Abbott stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abbott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abbott lands a nice short elbow.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Abbott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Abbott's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Abbott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Robinson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Abbott off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Abbott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abbott shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Abbott to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Robinson wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abbott.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abbott is defended easily by Robinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Abbott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a right hand that Abbott ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbott also avoids with ease.
Abbott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abbott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abbott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Abbott persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Abbott slips a straight right by Robinson.
No luck for Abbott with that takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Abbott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abbott fails with the takedown.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Abbott's ribs.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Robinson swinging wilding here.
Abbott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson tries to bum rush Abbott with a series of wild strikes but Abbott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Abbott shoots in.
Abbott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Abbott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abbott circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abbott.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Abbott avoids nicely.
Abbott fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Abbott avoids nicely.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Abbott. Abbott gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abbott.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Abbott dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
No luck for Abbott with that takedown attempt.
Abbott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Abbott gets slowly back to his feet.
Abbott dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Abbott's head and hops out.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Abbott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Abbott.
No luck for Abbott with that takedown attempt.
Abbott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Abbott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abbott closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Abbott pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Abbott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abbott is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbott closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Abbott pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abbott fails to land the takedown.
Frank Abbott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abbott throws a series of strikes that have Robinson backpedaling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

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