PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Sense (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Robinson
vs
Sense

188 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sheldon Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevor Sense!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sense drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Sense won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Sense throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sense wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.
Robinson 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.
Sense stops Robinson from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Sense controlling him for the moment.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sense's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sense preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sense wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sense avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sense is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Sense has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Sense working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sense blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Sense misses with a double jab.
Sense is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.

Robinson clinches up with Sense and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Sense gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson tries to circle away but Sense has him pinned against the cage.
Robinson slowing the pace effectively.
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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sheldon Robinson.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Sense, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Sense darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sense really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sense wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson gets full guard.
Sense stops Robinson from standing up.
Sense looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sense wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sense looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sense.
Robinson wants to control but Sense postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sense dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Sense wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Sense is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson seems keen to control Sense's posture.
Trevor Sense has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sense trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sense scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sense wants to stand but Robinson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Robinson is pulling down on Sense's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stand up but Sense is controlling him.
Robinson has control of Sense's left arm, preventing Sense from doing any damage.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sense.

Robinson pushes Sense off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sense looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is pulling down on Sense's head. It's preventing any offense from Sense, at least for the moment.
Sense stops Robinson from standing up.
Robinson scores with a nice shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Sense drives through with a takedown into Robinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Robinson pulls Sense in close to prevent any damage.
Sense wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Sense has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson wants to stand but Sense is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Sense showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Sense throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sense is in Robinson's guard.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sense is standing up over Robinson. Robinson looks to escape but Sense dives into side control.
Robinson prevents Sense from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson trying his best to control but Sense has mounted him.
Robinson tries to hold on but Sense postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sense cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Robinson is trying to stand.
Robinson is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson controlling the position well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to stand.
Sense trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Sense is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sense prevents Robinson from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to control but Sense is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Sense fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robinson sprawls well initially but Sense persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sense working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Sense sits in half guard.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Sense tries to stand but Robinson is controlling from the bottom.
Sense wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson pulls Sense in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.

Sense is trying to hold Robinson in close to prevent damage but Robinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Sense is trying to control but can't.
Sheldon Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trevor Sense is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is nestled in close to Sense, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Sense comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sense winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Sense!