PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Champagne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Robinson
vs
Champagne

150 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Louis Champagne!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champagne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Champagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Champagne.
Champagne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Champagne misses with a double jab
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Champagne on his heels. He'll look to pass Champagne's guard now, I'm sure.
Robinson really is a fat lump.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Champagne is retaining full guard.
Champagne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Champagne wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Champagne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Champagne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Champagne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champagne keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Champagne wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Champagne looks winded!

Donald Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Champagne throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Champagne misses with a combination
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champagne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Champagne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Champagne misses with a double jab.
Champagne throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Champagne is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Champagne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Champagne's waist but Champagne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Champagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Champagne pushes him off.
Champagne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Champagne shrugs it off.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Champagne sprawls well. Champagne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champagne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Champagne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Champagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Champagne circles away.
Robinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Champagne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Champagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Champagne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Champagne misses.
Champagne swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
Champagne keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champagne throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Champagne is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Champagne's guard.
Champagne wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson lands a couple of digs.
Champagne wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champagne is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson is taking a breather. Champagne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Robinson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Champagne defends it nicely.
Champagne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Champagne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson misses with a body kick.

Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Champagne's guard.
Robinson stops Champagne from standing up.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson works over Champagne with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson stops Champagne from standing up.
Donald Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson distracts Champagne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Champagne wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Champagne on the ground.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Champagne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson is working Champagne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wanted to stand there but Champagne had control of the position.
Robinson trying to control but Champagne is working from the bottom.
Champagne is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Robinson.
Champagne throws a right and a left that both miss.

Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Champagne!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Champagne pushes Robinson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Robinson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Champagne tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champagne trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.

Robinson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Robinson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Robinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Champagne has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Champagne fending off the submission attempt from Robinson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champagne looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Robinson is riding his opponent, not letting Champagne buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Champagne trying to get back to his feet but Robinson is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Champagne sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Champagne holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Champagne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Champagne manages to break the clinch.
Champagne stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Champagne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Champagne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Champagne throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Champagne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Champagne fails to land with a series of punches.
Champagne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Louis Champagne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champagne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Champagne slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Champagne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Champagne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Louis Champagne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Champagne misses with a combination

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Champagne is having none of it.
Champagne wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Champagne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Champagne looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Champagne keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donald Robinson.
Champagne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Champagne sprawls well.
Champagne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a head kick. That will keep Champagne thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Champagne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Champagne is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Robinson has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robinson wants to control but Champagne is keeping him busy.
Champagne is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position but Champagne is working away.

Donald Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Champagne looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Champagne. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Champagne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Champagne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champagne swinging wildly here.
Champagne throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Champagne backing up. Champagne nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Champagne throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Champagne throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Champagne's knee momentarily.
Louis Champagne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donald Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Louis Champagne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Champagne. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donald 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

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