PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Norvell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Robinson
vs
Norvell

173 cm
21
169 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

175 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Norvell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norvell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Robinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Norvell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norvell 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 is trying to maintain the position but Norvell is very close to passing his half guard.
Norvell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Robinson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Norvell prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norvell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robinson wants to control but Norvell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson wants to sweep but Norvell has passed to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Norvell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Norvell trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Norvell from controlling successfully.

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Norvell defends it easily.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Norvell from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls Norvell momentarily but Norvell frees himself.

Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Norvell pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Norvell from controlling successfully.
Norvell landing some decent shots from guard.
Norvell works over Robinson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norvell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Robinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Norvell is defending well. Robinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Norvell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Robinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Timothy Robinson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timothy Robinson thanked Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).