PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piralli Cicci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen N.E.R.D. - Rockstar remix as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cicci
vs
Robinson

179 cm
22
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
197 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piralli Cicci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robinson misses with the ground and pound.
Robinson working away.
Robinson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cicci has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Cicci won't allow it.
Cicci is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Cicci wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Cicci defending well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cicci.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Cicci shows good takedown defense.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Piralli Cicci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Robinson.
Robinson looks gassed!
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cicci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cicci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cicci to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cicci wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Cicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cicci postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Cicci trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

Cicci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cicci trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Robinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cicci manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Cicci in his guard.
Robinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cicci postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Cicci wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Cicci is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cicci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cicci trying to move into half guard but instead Robinson has managed to sweep!
Cicci looking to control.
Cicci lands with a heel strike from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cicci lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson takes a kick to the side of the head.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there

and Cicci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cicci wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Cicci forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piralli Cicci dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cicci doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson misses with the body kick

and Cicci moves into the clinch.
Cicci stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Cicci pulls Robinson into guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cicci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cicci trying to control the position.
Cicci throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Cicci is working from the bottom.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cicci plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Cicci has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cicci manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cicci bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Cicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cicci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson 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.

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

Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cicci wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Cicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cicci is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cicci is working for a submission of some sort.
Cicci is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Robinson reverses the position - he's now on top in Cicci's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to control but Cicci is working from the bottom.
Cicci wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Cicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Cicci has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cicci's guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cicci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Cicci has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cicci's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piralli Cicci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cicci shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cicci tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
Robinson is not content to let Cicci control the position.
Cicci working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cicci tries to score with some ground and pound. Robinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cicci tries to advance position but instead Robinson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cicci is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Cicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cicci is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robinson's half guard.
Cicci seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to get back to full guard but Cicci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Cicci has a good base and remains in mount.
Cicci raining down shots from the mount!
Cicci unloads with some shots from mount but Robinson bucks and avoids them well.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Cicci maintains control.
Cicci lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicci trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robinson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cicci tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Cicci goes for an armbar but Robinson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Robinson.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Cicci is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cicci is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cicci controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Piralli Cicci is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Cicci is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Dennis Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cicci seems keen to control Robinson's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piralli Cicci showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cicci 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piralli Cicci!