PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Robinson
vs
Lexus

202 cm
25
278 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

191 cm
28
272 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Lexus!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lexus.
Lexus takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Bobby Lexus has been cut.

Lexus rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lexus scores with a nice hook to the head.

Lexus has Robinson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lexus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robinson tumbling to the mat - Lexus dives into Robinson's guard.
Lexus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lexus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lexus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Lexus from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lexus passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
Lexus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lexus is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lexus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lexus misses with a head shot. Robinson uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Lexus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lexus looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lexus is controlling Robinson's posture.
Lexus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson stands up and waves to Lexus to follow him.
Lexus shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lexus.
Arnold Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lexus.

Lexus drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.

Lexus is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robinson can't fight it off and eventually Lexus manages to take the fight to the floor. Robinson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lexus won't allow Robinson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lexus trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lexus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lexus throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Lexus trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Lexus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lexus trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lexus content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Lexus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lexus shoots in and bounces Robinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lexus lands a couple of digs.
Lexus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lexus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lexus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lexus throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lexus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson tries to stand but Lexus is controlling from the bottom.
Lexus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lexus pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Lexus throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexus wants to sweep but no luck.
Lexus trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Lexus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson tries a low kick but Lexus avoids it.
Lexus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Lexus moved out of range nicely.

Lexus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lexus is breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Lexus are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lexus is working Robinson over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexus trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Lexus is chipping away with strikes.
Lexus misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lexus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Lexus throws a strike aimed at the side of Robinson's head but Robinson avoids it well.
Lexus in side control, throwing shots but Robinson defends.
Lexus controls the position from side control.
Lexus landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson regains half guard, as Lexus was trying to land strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Lexus in his half guard.

Arnold Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Lexus lands with a punch from half guard.

Jeez, Arnold Robinson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnold Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Lexus!