PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destroyer has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Jack Destroyer looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Robinson
vs
Destroyer

173 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 London, John Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer misses with a hook

and Robinson lands a stunning uppercut that sends Destroyer to the mat!

Destroyer is rocked!

It looks like Jack Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Destroyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson throwing shots but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Robinson working over Destroyer with some ground and pound. Destroyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Destroyer is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Destroyer taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Destroyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Destroyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson is nestled in close to Destroyer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Destroyer's temple.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing shots but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Destroyer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson throwing shots but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson prevents Destroyer from standing back up.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Destroyer taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson working over Destroyer with some ground and pound. Destroyer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Destroyer dodges it nicely.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Robinson there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Destroyer's temple.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Robinson lands a nice short elbow.
Robinson throwing shots but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Robinson throwing shots but Destroyer is blocking nicely.
Destroyer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Robinson there.
Destroyer is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Destroyer is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Destroyer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Destroyer misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Destroyer is lucky that one didn't land flush.
John Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Destroyer lands a jab to the head.
Destroyer cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Destroyer throws a right hand that misses

and Robinson counters with a head kick that drops Destroyer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Destroyer blocks nicely.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Destroyer is breathing heavily.
Robinson is in close to Destroyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destroyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Destroyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
John Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Destroyer blocks nicely.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destroyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Destroyer's head.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Destroyer's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Destroyer blocks nicely.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Destroyer has wrist control.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Destroyer has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson stands up over Destroyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Destroyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Destroyer wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Destroyer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Destroyer has wrist control.
Robinson works over Destroyer with some ground and pound from guard.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Destroyer blocks nicely.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.

John Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Destroyer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Destroyer lands a jab to the nose.
John Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Destroyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Destroyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson slips a jab from Destroyer.
A telegraphed right hand from Destroyer misses the target.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Robinson moves away

and Robinson counters with a head kick that drops Destroyer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Destroyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson working some strikes from top position.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Destroyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Destroyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Destroyer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Destroyer's guard.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Destroyer defending well though.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Robinson stops Destroyer from getting back to his feet.
Robinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Robinson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Robinson punching from mount but Destroyer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Robinson won't let Destroyer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the head.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Destroyer can do to turn this around?
Robinson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Destroyer's face.
Robinson lands a heavy elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing strikes here but Destroyer is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Robinson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Destroyer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poor strikes thrown by Robinson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Robinson misses with a head shot.
Robinson cracks Destroyer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Robinson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Robinson with shots to the head and body - Destroyer looks very uncomfortable down there.
John Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Destroyer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Robinson misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson looking to control but Destroyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jack Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Robinson!
A very excited looking John Robinson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.