PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Robinson
vs
Cairo

180 cm
23
154 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Cairo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Cairo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cairo checks a low kick from Robinson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cairo is trying to pull guard but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Cairo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cairo.
Cairo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch but Cairo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cairo backs up against the cage.

It looks like John Cairo has been cut.
Cairo slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cairo tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cairo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cairo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cairo has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Cairo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Robinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cairo back to the cage. Robinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cairo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cairo blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robinson, as that shot connected.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cairo was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Cairo blocks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson is looking to chop away at Cairo's legs.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cairo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Cairo's head.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cairo momentarily.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cairo.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cairo shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cairo.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Cairo pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cairo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cairo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Cairo's cut.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roy Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cairo.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Cairo avoids it well.
Cairo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Roy Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Cairo circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cairo.
Robinson misses with a double jab

and Cairo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cairo.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.

Cairo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Cairo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cairo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cairo keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Cairo is keeping the position.

Cairo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cairo trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.

Cairo working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.

Cairo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cairo controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cairo keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Cairo trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson postures up and lands a big shot to Cairo's brow.
Robinson trying to control but Cairo is working from the bottom.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cairo is keeping the position for now.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.

Cairo actively working from the bottom here.
Cairo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cairo.
Cairo wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
John Cairo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cairo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cairo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Robinson working the ground and pound.
Cairo stops Robinson from passing to mount.
Cairo gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Cairo is defending well.
Cairo wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Cairo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Cairo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Robinson punishes Cairo's body with a nice straight punch.
Cairo misses the shot to the body.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cairo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cairo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cairo.
Cairo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Cairo is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Cairo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Cairo from controlling successfully.
Cairo preventing the sweep.
Cairo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cairo is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Robinson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cairo is looking to escape.
Cairo is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Cairo is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cairo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cairo is looking to escape.
Robinson dominating with strikes here.
Robinson with shots to the head and body - Cairo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cairo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cairo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Ground and pound from Robinson.

Cairo actively working from the bottom here.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Cairo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairo is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cairo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Robinson breaks Cairo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Cairo trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.

Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cairo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Cairo's legs - danger averted.

Cairo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cairo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Cairo keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wanted to stand there but Cairo had control of the position.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Cairo keeps moving.

Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Cairo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cairo manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Cairo's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Cairo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cairo has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Roy Robinson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John Cairo's cut.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cairo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Cairo has control of the leg.

Cairo is trying to work for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Cairo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robinson!
Cairo throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Robinson working the ground and pound from side control.
Cairo is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working the ground and pound.
Cairo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Robinson working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson trying to control the action but Cairo is working from the bottom.
Cairo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robinson off and has taken his back!

Cairo looking for the choke but no joy.
Cairo is trying to stick to Robinson's back but Robinson is turning into Cairo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cairo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Robinson.
Cairo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cairo controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson throws a strike but Cairo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Cairo from controlling successfully.
Cairo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson trying to control the position here.

Cairo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairo trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cairo keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Cairo blocks nicely.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cairo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.

Cairo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson works over Cairo with some ground and pound from guard.

Cairo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cairo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Robinson had his way with John Cairo in that round.
The cut man is working on John Cairo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cairo with a poor takedown
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cairo.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cairo shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Cairo avoids nicely.
Cairo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cairo.
Robinson tries to bum rush Cairo with a series of wild strikes but Cairo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairo closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Cairo pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cairo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cairo shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Cairo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Robinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roy Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cairo looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is controlling Cairo's posture.
Cairo throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Cairo from controlling successfully.
Cairo throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson has his hands on Cairo's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Roy Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Cairo slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cairo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cairo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson trying to control the action but Cairo is working from the bottom.
Robinson working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position but Cairo is working away.
Cairo tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Robinson tries to advance position but instead Cairo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Cairo is defending the position.
Cairo trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Cairo defends it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
John Cairo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson tries to stand and escape but Cairo actually recovers to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Robinson!
Roy Robinson retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Roy Robinson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.