PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Casagrande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casagrande has chosen Sepultura - Refuse/Resist as his entrance music. Cornelius Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Robinson
vs
Casagrande

190 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Steel Penn's All 160

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cornelius Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paulo Casagrande!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Casagrande.
Casagrande tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters circling a little - Casagrande finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Casagrande shoots in.
Cornelius Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Casagrande.

Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.
Casagrande can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Casagrande.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Casagrande for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cornelius Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Casagrande tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casagrande manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Casagrande has a takedown stuffed.

Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Casagrande tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Casagrande's guard.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cornelius Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Casagrande keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casagrande fails with the takedown.
Robinson tries to clinch up.

Casagrande moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Casagrande.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Casagrande looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Casagrande counters with an inside leg kick.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Cornelius Robinson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Casagrande did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.

Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Casagrande is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cornelius Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Casagrande misses with a head kick.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Casagrande manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Casagrande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson is pushing down on Casagrande's leg trying to pass to half guard. Casagrande is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Casagrande misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Casagrande throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Casagrande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Casagrande is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Casagrande is defending the position.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cornelius Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Casagrande counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Casagrande trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Casagrande won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing Casagrande from standing up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Casagrande is aware though and is defending well.
Casagrande postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Casagrande postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Cornelius Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Casagrande wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cornelius Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.

Robinson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casagrande tries to clinch up.
Casagrande leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Casagrande will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Casagrande forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Casagrande's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Casagrande has hold of one of Robinson's legs. Robinson is fighting the takedown attempt but Casagrande gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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 Cornelius Robinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Casagrande with a poor takedown

and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Casagrande won't allow it.
Robinson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Casagrande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cornelius Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Casagrande sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.

Casagrande takes the fight into the clinch.
Casagrande prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Casagrande.
Casagrande scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casagrande prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cornelius Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casagrande tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Casagrande keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Casagrande has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robinson after a bit of a struggle.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Casagrande manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Casagrande jumps guard and drags Robinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Robinson stands up and waves to Casagrande to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casagrande throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casagrande moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.

Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Casagrande did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.
Robinson passes to side control.
Casagrande takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Casagrande is trying to escape the position but Robinson is controlling the position.
Casagrande gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Robinson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casagrande with a poor takedown

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Casagrande has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.

Robinson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Casagrande closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Casagrande pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson shoots in but Casagrande avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casagrande tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulo Casagrande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornelius Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Robinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cornelius Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

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