PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Speech Cobras. Robinson has chosen Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burns
vs
Robinson

188 cm
31
143 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

180 cm
29
146 lbs
20 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brad Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson connects with a right hand. Burns shakes it off.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Burns.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Burns blocks the low kick.
Robinson misses with a jab to the body
and Burns counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns checks the leg kick.
Robinson tries to work over Burns's front leg with a kick but Burns checks it.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brad Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Burns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Burns shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Burns.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a head kick. That will keep Robinson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Burns avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Robinson misses

and Burns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson lands a right hand.
Burns lands a body punch.
Burns works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Burns really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Burns does no damage.
Burns lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Robinson.
Burns tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson is looking to chop away at Burns's legs.

Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burns gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Burns has the dominant position.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burns rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Burns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Burns has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Robinson.
Burns manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Robinson's ribcage. Robinson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Burns.
Robinson misses with a body shot
and Burns counters with a two punch combo.
Brad Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson motions for Burns to come forward. Robinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a one two combo.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
Burns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Roy Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a two punch combo.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Burns's head coaches at Millions Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robinson thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Robinson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Burns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Burns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burns tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Burns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burns.
Jab by Burns.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burns sprawls well. Burns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.

Burns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burns works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Burns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Burns scores with a nice strike.
Robinson misses with a double jab
and Burns counters with a one-two to the body.

Robinson is rocked!
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Burns counters by clinching up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Burns breaks from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Burns jumps back.
A solid body kick from Burns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Burns dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robinson misses with a combination
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.

Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson prevents Burns from getting back to his feet.
Burns wants to control the position but Robinson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Burns looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burns trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Burns is looking to escape.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson prevents Burns from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Burns drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Burns pushes Robinson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Robinson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burns pulls his leg out and moves away.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Burns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Robinson really felt that one!
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Burns'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!
Burns is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Burns pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Robinson trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brad Burns just wasn't active enough.
Burns keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Burns is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Burns circles away and we're back to standing.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Robinson.

Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Brad Burns has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Burns manages to break the clinch.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Robinson shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Burns lands an overhand right.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson throws a head kick but Burns moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burns lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brad Burns did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Burns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robinson swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Burns. Robinson shrugs it off though.
Burns lands a two punch combo.
Robinson lands the left hand.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Burns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Burns has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns is leaning against Robinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Robinson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.

Burns breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Robinson misses
and Burns counters with a leg kick.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Robinson.
Crunch! Burns slams his shin into Robinson's torso.

Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Burns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burns as he jumps to the side.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burns.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Burns is retaining full guard.

Burns wriggles free and stands up.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burns looks to land a combination. Robinson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Burns connects with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Burns. Burns obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson misses with a combination
and Burns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson misses with a combination
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Robinson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Burns had his way with Roy Robinson in 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. This is the final round!

Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson darts in looking for a takedown but Burns gets double underhooks and turns Robinson into the cage.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burns defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Burns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson is trying to break free.

Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Brad Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Robinson.
Robinson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Burns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Burns slips under a jab.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burns counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Burns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
and Burns counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson misses with a hook

and Burns moves into the clinch.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns lands a body punch.
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 is trying to drag Burns to the mat but Burns just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Burns digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Burns works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
Brad Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burns blocks an uppercut.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Burns stuffs the takedown.
Burns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Burns counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a jab.
Burns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson misses with a leg kick

and Burns counters by clinching up.

Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Robinson misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Burns lets loose with a powerful body kick. Robinson will feel that in the morning.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Burns's knee but Burns avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
Burns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Brad Burns!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Brad Burns!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brad Burns!

Brad Burns wins by unanimous decision!
Brad Burns retains his featherweight title!
As Brad Burns got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the best striker in the world, my boxing is incredible and so are my team and supporters. This guy is a chump and didn't deserve to be in the ring with me tonight. I want a Title again, and i'll beat the hell out of anyone to do it.'.