PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verne Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Chase is better than the Catch by Motorhead kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Verne Robinson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brodie Grundy's chin.

Grundy
vs
Robinson

203 cm
22
223 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brodie Grundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verne Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grundy lands a head shot.
Grundy misses with a leg kick

and Robinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Grundy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grundy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson prevents Grundy from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grundy fails to land.
Grundy avoiding damage as Robinson throws knees to the body.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grundy just stands there and leans against the cage.

Grundy breaks from the clinch.
Grundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brodie Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson defending well as Grundy loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grundy's head backwards.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
A jab from Grundy misses.
Robinson tries to counter with a clinch but Grundy shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grundy looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Grundy scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grundy rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Robinson jumps guard and drags Grundy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grundy is one step ahead there.
Grundy wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grundy wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Grundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grundy has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Grundy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grundy cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grundy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Grundy tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grundy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Grundy jabs at Robinson's body.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verne Robinson.
Grundy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson slips under a jab from Grundy.
Grundy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grundy looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Grundy.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Grundy pushes him away.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grundy but Grundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Grundy misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy misses with a left hand

and Robinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grundy's guard.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grundy wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Grundy won't allow it.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie Grundy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Grundy throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Grundy sizes up Robinson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brodie Grundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Grundy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Grundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grundy, pushing him back against the cage.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Grundy controls his hands.
Grundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Grundy gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.

Grundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy misses with a body kick.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grundy throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Grundy.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grundy throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson wants to counter the offense by Grundy and move into the clinch position.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Grundy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grundy, right into the meat.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Grundy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Grundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Grundy moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Robinson.
Grundy scores with a nice strike.
Grundy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Grundy misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Grundy.
Nice defenses there by Grundy.
Grundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Grundy misses with a head kick.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grundy pinned against the cage. Grundy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grundy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
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!
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Grundy throws a combination that misses

and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundy's guard.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Grundy trying to control here.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson is pressing down on Grundy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grundy is holding on for now.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Grundy controlling the position for now.
Robinson trying to control the action but Grundy is working from the bottom.

Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.

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 tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Grundy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brodie Grundy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Robinson tries to clinch but Grundy is having none of it.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Grundy.
Grundy misses with a straight left.
Grundy connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Grundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Grundy lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grundy throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grundy is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Grundy circles away and we're back to standing.
Grundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson moves into full mount! Grundy won't be happy about that!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Grundy is squirming around nicely.
Grundy has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

Robinson is persistently looking for the submission but Grundy is defending it well.
Well, with Robinson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Grundy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Grundy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Verne Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is trying to stand back up.

Robinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robinson is controlling the position but Grundy somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Grundy defends it.
Grundy is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him

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.
Grundy won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grundy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson is keen to just control but Grundy is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Robinson shoots in.
Brodie Grundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verne Robinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grundy lands an overhand right.
Brodie Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grundy lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Verne Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brodie Grundy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Grundy, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brodie Grundy!
Brodie Grundy tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.