PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Karl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timothy Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Karl
vs
Robinson

179 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
17
157 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Karl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karl looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karl is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Karl steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Karl sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karl sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Jimmy Karl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Robinson.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karl is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Karl circles away and we're back to standing.
Karl misses with a low kick.

Robinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karl to the mat! Karl manages to get full guard.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karl is keeping the position for now.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Karl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karl is trying to control the position from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karl looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Karl sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Karl's guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Karl is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.

Robinson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Karl tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timothy Robinson!
After winning the bout, Timothy Robinson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.