PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elvin Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Kickstart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raul Kickstart has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Elvin Robinson's chin.

Robinson
vs
Kickstart

219 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elvin Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Kickstart!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Kickstart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Kickstart stalling in the clinch.
Robinson has Kickstart pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kickstart manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Kickstart breaks from the clinch.

Kickstart has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Kickstart tries a knee to the head but Robinson blocks it.
Kickstart has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kickstart manages to pull guard.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Kickstart's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kickstart dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kickstart postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.

Robinson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kickstart is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kickstart has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Kickstart manages to break the clinch.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Kickstart counters by clinching up.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Kickstart keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson wants to break free but Kickstart has control.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Kickstart is controlling him.
Kickstart misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch but Kickstart keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kickstart up against the cage.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kickstart throws a right and a left that both miss.

Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Kickstart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kickstart clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kickstart has him pressed against the cage.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Kickstart throws a big counter head kick but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kickstart circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Kickstart circles away and keeps his distance.
Raul Kickstart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Kickstart is avoiding it.

Kickstart has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Kickstart has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson is looking to control Kickstart's arms but Kickstart gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kickstart backwards.
A short right from Kickstart.

Kickstart manages to break the clinch.
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.

Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kickstart did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kickstart is looking to improve his position.
Kickstart looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kickstart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Kickstart is working away.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kickstart defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Kickstart into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Raul Kickstart will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kickstart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson's head.

Kickstart rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Kickstart lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Kickstart holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Kickstart gets underhooks to prevent Robinson's takedown attempt.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Kickstart won't allow it.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kickstart misses with a knee strike.
Robinson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson looking to stall.
A short right from Robinson.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Kickstart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kickstart throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Kickstart scores with a jab.
Kickstart has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Robinson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kickstart misses with a wild combination.
Robinson throws a big counter combination but Kickstart scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kickstart is breathing heavily.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Kickstart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvin Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kickstart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson is looking for a counter combo.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Kickstart.

Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Raul Kickstart seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson taking a breather.

Kickstart decides to pull guard.
Kickstart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson with a nice head shot there.
Kickstart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson stands up over Kickstart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Kickstart keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kickstart avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Raul Kickstart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kickstart closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kickstart's efforts to push away.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kickstart stalling in the clinch.
Robinson looking to stall.
Kickstart scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson wants to take the fight to the mat but Kickstart manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kickstart keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kickstart managing to block the knees to the body from Robinson.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kickstart to keep the fight standing.

Kickstart breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raul Kickstart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kickstart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robinson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kickstart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kickstart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson won't allow Kickstart to sweep him here.
Kickstart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kickstart has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Kickstart's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson landing some decent shots from guard.

Kickstart 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Robinson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson gets to his feet - Kickstart follows without any prompting.
Kickstart throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Kickstart.

Robinson closes the distance and pushes Kickstart back into the cage.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kickstart moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson moves in looking to clinch but Kickstart pushes him off.
Kickstart throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Kickstart sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Robinson forces Kickstart back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Kickstart working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kickstart.
Kickstart is trying to stall.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Robinson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kickstart just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Kickstart gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.

Kickstart manages to break the clinch.

Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Kickstart. Kickstart maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson dodges an elbow strike from Kickstart.

Robinson jumps guard and drags Kickstart to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.

Robinson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kickstart is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kickstart is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robinson to keep the fight standing.

Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kickstart has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elvin Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raul Kickstart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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 wants to get back to striking at distance but Kickstart won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elvin Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kickstart has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!