PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harfagri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pursuit of Vikings. Robinson has chosen None as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harfagri
vs
Robinson

185 cm
24
184 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

175 cm
23
186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haraldr Harfagri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harfagri pinned against the cage. Harfagri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Harfagri darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harfagri walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harfagri slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Haraldr Harfagri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Robinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Harfagri is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Harfagri closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Harfagri instigates a clinch.
Harfagri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Harfagri gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Harfagri has him pressed against the cage.

Harfagri wants the takedown. Robinson is fighting it off but Harfagri persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robinson's guard against the cage.
Harfagri pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Harfagri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Harfagri is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
Harfagri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harfagri trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harfagri is aware though and is defending well.
Harfagri trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Harfagri tries to pass.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robinson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harfagri trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Harfagri defends easily.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson is trying to keep Harfagri in close.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harfagri.

Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harfagri advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri tries to move to full mount but Robinson actually manages to regain half guard.
Harfagri sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harfagri lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.

Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Harfagri is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harfagri is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.

Harfagri is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Harfagri has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harfagri avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Harfagri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Harfagri.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Harfagri.

Harfagri rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harfagri smiles and moves away.
Haraldr Harfagri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harfagri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Harfagri's head but Harfagri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harfagri wants to clinch.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Haraldr Harfagri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Robinson.
Robinson is breathing heavily.

Harfagri drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.

Robinson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harfagri's guard.
Harfagri wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfagri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harfagri working a defensive guard here.
Harfagri wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri wants to control the position but Robinson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Harfagri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.

Harfagri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Robinson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harfagri!
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harfagri.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harfagri fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harfagri rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harfagri displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harfagri throws a head punch that misses.
Harfagri swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.

Robinson pulls guard successfully.

Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harfagri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harfagri is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

Harfagri postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Robinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harfagri, into his guard.
Harfagri looking to control.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Harfagri is retaining full guard.
Robinson pushes down on Harfagri's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harfagri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Haraldr Harfagri will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Harfagri pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Harfagri.
Harfagri throws a head punch that misses.
Harfagri misses with some punches.
Harfagri swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Harfagri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harfagri pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Harfagri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harfagri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harfagri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harfagri is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harfagri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.

Harfagri gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harfagri walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harfagri staying out of range there.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harfagri swivels and escapes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harfagri clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Harfagri.
Harfagri swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harfagri.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haraldr Harfagri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Harfagri fails to land.
Harfagri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harfagri is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Harfagri won't allow it.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Harfagri holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Robinson is looking to control Harfagri's arms but Harfagri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Harfagri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harfagri walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Harfagri pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Harfagri won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harfagri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harfagri throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Harfagri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
A shot in the inside from Harfagri.
Harfagri misses with the head strike.
Harfagri lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harfagri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Harfagri fails to land.
Harfagri lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Harfagri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harfagri swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harfagri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Harfagri.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harfagri misses with the head strike.

Harfagri breaks the clinch.
Robinson misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson dives in and grabs Harfagri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harfagri pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.

Harfagri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harfagri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harfagri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harfagri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harfagri swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harfagri misses with a punch on the inside.

Harfagri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is staying active underneath Harfagri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Harfagri throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Harfagri sits in half guard.
Harfagri prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Paul Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haraldr Harfagri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harfagri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Harfagri trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.

Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harfagri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harfagri throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Harfagri misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haraldr Harfagri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harfagri has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haraldr Harfagri!