PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Byongsun Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robinson
vs
Black

187 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Byongsun Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Black.

Black gets a double leg takedown into Robinson's guard.

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Black wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

Robinson working for a triangle but Black defends it easily.
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 keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Black wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Black wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Black controls the pace.
Black trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. John Black wasn't active enough on the ground.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Black drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson tries to take his opponent's back but Black turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Black dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Black to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass.

Robinson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into side control.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Black wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Black wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Robinson has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Byongsun Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Black passes into half guard.
Black is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.

Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Black is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.

Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Black is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.

Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is controlling the pace.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.

Black moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Robinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Black stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Byongsun Robinson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Robinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Black.

Black has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson's defenses.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Black has him pressed against the cage.

Black drags the fight down to the ground.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Robinson has moved into half guard.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Black controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Black has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to improve his position.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black is looking to improve his position.
Black takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.

Black is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Black knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson is stalling here. Black is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Robinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Black has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Black working away.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Black keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Robinson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Black passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Black avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Black there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Robinson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Black.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Black.
I think Black has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Black!