PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saint Faustina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robinson
vs
Faustina

185 cm
25
255 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

170 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Saint Faustina!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Faustina's temple.

It looks like Saint Faustina has been cut.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robinson slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faustina wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Faustina throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Faustina trying to control but Robinson postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Faustina!
Robinson scores with punches from side control.

Faustina is rocked!

Robinson has an Americana. Faustina didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Robinson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Robinson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Robinson!
After winning the bout, Eric Robinson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.