PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damien Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Robinson

168 cm
23
154 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
31
146 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zombie Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson which made him look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Robinson, right into the meat.
Robinson throws a shot to the body.

Robinson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson won't allow Penn to sweep him here.

Penn working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Penn's back. He's all about the action.
Penn tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.

Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Penn sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Penn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Penn 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 pulls Penn in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Penn throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Penn.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Penn circles away quickly and effectively.

Penn gets caught napping as Robinson dives in and scores a takedown. Penn manages to retain guard.
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Penn is proving hard to escape from.
Penn looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking for a sweep. Not yet Penn, not yet.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but Penn saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Penn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robinson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Penn is out of range.
Roy Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Penn with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body.
Robinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Penn tries for a takedown but Robinson circles away easily
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Robinson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
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!
Penn keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Roy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Robinson won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Penn working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roy Robinson.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Robinson passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Penn is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson throws a strike but Penn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Penn is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Damien Penn just wasn't active enough.
Robinson jabs Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Robinson stands and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robinson off and has taken his back!
Penn wants to control the position but Robinson frees himself and scrambles - Penn manages to regain control in side control.
Penn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Penn throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Robinson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the position for now.

Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Penn thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
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.
Penn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Penn looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Penn with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roy Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Robinson gets a double leg takedown into Penn's guard.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Penn is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Robinson.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Penn trying to control here.
Penn tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn moves into full guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scoring with some ground and pound.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Penn is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Penn pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.

Roy Robinson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Penn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Penn's guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.
Penn looking to control.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Robinson works over Penn with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robinson is aware though and is defending well.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Roy Robinson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Roy Robinson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Roy Robinson!

Roy Robinson wins by unanimous decision!
Roy Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Damien Penn was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for the great fight, I am going to review the tapes and trainer harder. Next time you are going to have to work harder for the W against me!'.