PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between QL Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hicks
vs
Robinson

183 cm
24
186 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

183 cm
30
178 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, QL Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hicks is just out of range.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Hicks avoids them all with ease.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Hicks ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hicks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hicks takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robinson jabs at Hicks's body.
Hicks misses with an uppercut

and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson stays in close to Hicks's body and controls the position.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Robinson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Hicks forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robinson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hicks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hicks lands with a right to the head.
Hicks prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.

Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with an uppercut

and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hicks is breathing heavily.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Robinson is pushing down on Hicks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hicks is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hicks wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Hicks is not content to let Robinson control the position.

Robinson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hicks.
Hicks is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Robinson takes a little break here. Hicks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robinson cracks Hicks with an open hand slap.
Hicks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hicks has time to react.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Hicks throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hicks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robinson lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hicks to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.
Robinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Good leg kick by Robinson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hicks stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hicks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robinson swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Robinson feints and then cracks Hicks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hicks down.
Robinson scores with a hook.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Hicks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hicks's sensitive parts.
Robinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Robinson there.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Hicks misses with a double jab
and Robinson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Hicks sprawls well.
QL Hicks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Robinson.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
Rick Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robinson scores with a one two! Hicks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hicks's knee momentarily.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Robinson lands a really nice looking cross but Hicks seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
Robinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hicks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hicks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
QL Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hicks tries to move into range but Robinson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hicks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Hicks 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.

Rick Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Robinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hicks throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Hicks backing up. Hicks nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hicks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Robinson as he connects with a hook.
Robinson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hicks.
A shot to the body from Hicks misses
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hicks stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Robinson misses with a body punch

and Hicks counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Hicks controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson pulls Hicks in to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rick Robinson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Nice body kick from Robinson.
Robinson thows a leg kick but Hicks checks it
and Hicks counters with a left to the body.
Robinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hicks. Hicks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a leg kick.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a jab to Hicks's midsection.
Hicks takes one to the side of the head.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.
Hicks moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Hicks's front leg but catches the back leg as Hicks tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Hicks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hicks's calf.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
QL Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hicks really felt that one!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson takes a swing at Hicks's ribcage but misses.
Rick Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hicks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Hicks misses with a double jab
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hicks's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

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