PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meodread Magas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magas comes to the cage accompanied by Europe - The Final Countdown. Robinson has chosen Madness - Our House as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Meodread Magas has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Meodread Magas seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Magas
vs
Robinson

182 cm
28
200 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
203 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meodread Magas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Meodread Magas has been cut.
Magas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Magas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magas throws a right hand that misses

and Robinson counters with a right hand that sends Magas tumbling to the canvas! Can Robinson finish him? He dives into Magas's guard looking to do just that!

Magas is rocked!
Robinson stops Magas from standing up.
Oh Magas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Magas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magas seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson pushes down on Magas's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magas is looking to escape.
Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magas defending well though.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magas keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magas won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Magas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Magas's hands, connecting with Magas's forehead.
Magas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Magas defends it.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson is keen to just control but Magas is a slippery customer.
Robinson throwing shots but Magas is blocking nicely.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Magas defending well.
Magas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magas is breathing heavily.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robinson is trying to control. Magas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Magas is working from the bottom.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Magas has worked his arm free - good work by Magas!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meodread Magas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Magas throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Magas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Magas misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Magas throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Magas throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meodread Magas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab.
Magas misses with an uppercut

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Magas tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Magas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magas swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
Robinson has Magas pressed against the cage, preventing Magas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson trying to stall but Magas improves his position.
Magas wants to break free but Robinson has control.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson wants a takedown.
Meodread Magas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermaine Robinson.
Magas struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Magas is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Magas tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Robinson has picked Magas up - he's going for a ride! Robinson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.
Magas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magas is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it.
Magas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magas pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.
Magas is looking to escape.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magas is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson throwing shots but Magas is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jermaine Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Meodread Magas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Magas throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Magas misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magas swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magas!
Robinson dominating with strikes here.
Robinson trying to control but Magas is having none of it.

Robinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magas turns into him and now he's in Robinson's guard.

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magas defends it easily.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Magas gets to his feet - Robinson follows without any prompting.
Meodread Magas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Magas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Magas didn't expect that.
Robinson stops Magas from standing up.

Robinson stands up and waves to Magas to follow him.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Magas scores with a nice right hand.
Magas misses with an uppercut

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Magas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magas throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Magas misses with a double jab

and Robinson moves into the clinch.
Magas presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Magas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magas misses with a right hand

and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Magas didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson passes Magas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jermaine Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Magas won't allow it.
Magas is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

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