PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Padilla
vs
Robinson

190 cm
37
215 lbs
28 - 20 - 0

170 cm
39
215 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

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 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nero Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson swings for the body but Padilla moves out of range.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Padilla.

Robinson moves into the clinch.

Padilla jumps into guard, dragging Robinson to the mat.
Padilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson is working Padilla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Robinson stands up and waves to Padilla to follow him.

Padilla gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Padilla is trying to keep an underhook but Robinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Padilla has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Robinson is on him like a limpet, forcing Padilla back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Robinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robinson manages to end up in side control.
Robinson wants to control but Padilla is keeping him busy.
Padilla is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working away.
Padilla prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Padilla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Padilla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Padilla is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Padilla tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Robinson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Padilla holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Robinson is working for an americana but Padilla has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Robinson was thinking about the submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Padilla has managed to sweep!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Padilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Padilla is standing up over Robinson. Robinson looks to escape but Padilla dives into side control.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Padilla wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Padilla has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Robinson!
Padilla tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla trying to control from Robinson's half guard. Robinson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Padilla pushes his legs off easily.

Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Padilla defends easily.
Padilla pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Padilla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Padilla is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Padilla throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Padilla wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
Padilla wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Padilla moves nicely into side control.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Padilla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Padilla decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Padilla dominated that round.
That's time! Padilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robinson misses with a double jab
and Padilla counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Padilla wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Padilla scores with a three punch combo!

Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Padilla was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Padilla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Padilla has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Robinson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Padilla is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Padilla has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Robinson manages to stand up with Padilla still on his back. Eventually Padilla drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Nero Padilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Padilla has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Padilla.
Robinson is trying to control Padilla's posture but Padilla avoids it.

Padilla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.

Padilla stands up and beckons Robinson to his feet.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Robinson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Padilla did well to prevent Robinson getting side control.

Padilla kicks Robinson off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Padilla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Robinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Padilla away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Padilla shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
Robinson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.

Padilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Robinson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robinson manages to end up in side control.

Padilla throws Robinson to one side and escapes!
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Padilla tries to counter by clinching up but Robinson breaks away and moves out of range.

Robinson moves into the clinch.

Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Padilla from controlling successfully.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Padilla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robinson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Padilla has managed to get both his arms back between Robinson's legs - danger averted.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Padilla slips nicely into half guard.
Padilla is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Robinson is trying to control but Padilla manages to pass to mount!
Padilla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to reverse the position but Padilla maintains control.
Padilla lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on?
Padilla content just to control the position here.
Padilla unloads with some shots from mount but Robinson bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Padilla controlling the pace for now.
Robinson wants to control but Padilla is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nero Padilla dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Padilla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Padilla shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Robinson gets a clinch.
Padilla looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Robinson is trying to trip Padilla. He has hold of a leg but Padilla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Robinson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Robinson trying to control but Padilla is working from the bottom.
Robinson won't allow Padilla to sweep him here.
Padilla working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Padilla keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Padilla pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Padilla is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Padilla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Padilla is retaining full guard.
Padilla looking to control.

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

Padilla moves into the clinch.
Padilla is looking to take this one to the mat.

Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.

Robinson has Padilla up against the cage in a clinch.

Padilla breaks the clinch.
Chris Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Padilla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Padilla shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Padilla moves into the clinch.

Robinson jumps guard and drags Padilla to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nero Padilla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Padilla postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Padilla wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

Robinson has his foot on Padilla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Padilla works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padilla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Padilla throwing strikes but missing.
Nero Padilla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Padilla pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Padilla stalling.
Robinson is looking to get back to full guard here but Padilla has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Padilla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Padilla advances to full mount.
Padilla tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Padilla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Padilla!
Nero Padilla took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.