PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into the arena with Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II blaring out of the sound system. Chalas has chosen Chubby Jag-U.O.E.N.O as his entrance music. Roy Robinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Robinson
vs
Chalas

180 cm
33
146 lbs
28 - 13 - 0

175 cm
33
150 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Cage Star

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robinson stalling.
Chalas is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Chalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Chalas is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Robinson not doing much here.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Chalas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chalas is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chalas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roy Robinson.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chalas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Chalas counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chalas sprawls well. Chalas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chalas slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to chop away at Chalas's legs.
Chalas stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chalas.
The fighters circling - Chalas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson looks to land a combination. Chalas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Luis Chalas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Chalas.
Robinson stuns Chalas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chalas.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Chalas checks it.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Chalas thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson feints a jab promting Chalas to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chalas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Chalas is rocked!
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chalas circles away quickly and effectively.
Chalas is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?

Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chalas to the ground. Robinson is now in Chalas's guard.

Chalas working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Chalas seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson wants to control from the top but Chalas keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson is in close to Chalas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Robinson is in close to Chalas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chalas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chalas throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Chalas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Chalas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chalas missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chalas's guard.

Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Chalas wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is nestled in close to Chalas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chalas is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roy Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Chalas is defending the position.
Chalas tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Chalas's hands, connecting with Chalas's forehead.
Chalas manages to get to full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Chalas is working from the bottom.
Chalas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robinson working the ground and pound.
Robinson is staying tight to Chalas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson lands an elbow.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Chalas prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
Chalas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chalas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chalas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chalas trying to control here.

Robinson stands up and beckons Chalas to join him on the feet.
Chalas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.

Robinson gets caught flat footed, as Chalas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robinson pulls Chalas in close to his closed guard and prevents Chalas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson is pulling down on Chalas's head. It's preventing any offense from Chalas, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chalas drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Chalas off! Chalas jumps back into Robinson's guard.
Chalas won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Chalas is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Chalas from controlling successfully.

Robinson has his feet on Chalas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chalas throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luis Chalas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalas.
Chalas misses with a series of wild punches.

Robinson cracks Chalas with an uppercut from hell and Chalas crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Robinson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chalas 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 won't allow Chalas to sweep him here.

Chalas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Robinson doesn't defend quickly enough and Chalas has managed to lock this one up! Can Robinson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chalas on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Chalas!
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