PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Franck Robbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arjen Franck Robbery has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Newman
vs
Franck Robbery

165 cm
32
148 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

174 cm
39
145 lbs
30 - 18 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Arjen Franck Robbery!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robbery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robbery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robbery uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Newman has time to react.
Newman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Newman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robbery.
Robbery thinks about the counter body kick.
Newman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robbery backs up against the cage.

It looks like Arjen Franck Robbery has been cut.
Newman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Newman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Newman instigates a clinch.
Newman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short left from Newman.
Robbery tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Newman.
Newman throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbery.
Newman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman working aggressively here.
Robbery lands a hook that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Robbery misses with the head strike.
Newman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman is trying to stall.
Newman lands a left hand.
Robbery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbery blocks an uppercut.
Newman is struggling to control the position.
Newman takes a shot to the head.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Robbery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newman lands with a right to the head.
Newman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newman misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbery scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robbery is stalling here.
Robbery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robbery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman wants to stall.
Robbery stalling in the clinch but Newman improves position.
Robbery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbery tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newman avoids it.
Robbery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Newman gets through Robbery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robbery looking to slow down the pace here.
Robbery lands with a right to the head.

Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman lands with an overhand left.
Newman connects with a body shot that sends Robbery's belly button to the back.
Robbery throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbery misses with a head kick.
Newman lands a nice looking body kick.
Newman avoids the head kick by Robbery.
Paul Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbery tries to clinch up but Newman circles away and keeps his distance.
Robbery keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
A little jabbing left from Robbery on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Robbery there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Robbery misses the jab.
Robbery ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robbery throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Newman throws a combination. Robbery tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Robbery - just one landing.

Newman clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robbery tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Robbery back against the cage.
Robbery works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Robbery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Robbery has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Robbery working aggressively here.
Robbery scores with a shoulder strike.
Robbery working aggressively here.
Newman lands a left hand.
Robbery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robbery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Newman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robbery.
Robbery wants to slow Newman down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paul Newman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Newman scores with a head kick.
Paul Newman is winning the standup battle so far.
Robbery misses with a two punch combination.
Newman lands with a straight right. Robbery didn't see that one coming.
Newman throws a head kick that misses.
Newman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobbery.

Robbery rushes Newman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robbery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robbery has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Newman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robbery is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newman is keeping busy.
Robbery pushes Newman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Newman throws a head punch that misses.
Newman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robbery looking to slow down the pace here.
Robbery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newmans head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman tries to stall but Robbery uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robbery takes a shot to the head.
Robbery has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Newman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robbery tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
Newman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newman gets through Robbery's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That has opened up Arjen Franck Robbery's cut even more.
Newman stalling the fight.
Robbery has Newman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Newman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robbery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newman has Robbery pressed against the cage.
Newman lands a nice shot to the body.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arjen Franck Robbery seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbery lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robbery misses with some punches.
Newman pushes Robbery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robbery throws a head punch that misses.
Newman gets underhooks to prevent Robbery's takedown attempt.
Paul Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjen Franck Robbery.
Newman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newman misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robbery misses with a punch on the inside.
Newman is trying to stall.
Robbery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robbery.
Newman blocking some punches.
Robbery is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Robbery fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Newman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Robbery fails to land.
Robbery tries to stall but Newman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robbery creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Newman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Newman stalling against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Newman.
Newman misses with some punches.
Newman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robbery stalling against the cage.
Newman misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Newman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newman as Robbery tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Newman.
Robbery tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robbery being controlled against the cage.
Robbery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robbery pushes Newman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman just leaning against Robbery, taking a breather.
Robbery will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newman up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is keeping an eye on Robbery - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robbery receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Newman tries to work over Robbery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Newman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arjen Franck Robbery's cut.
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!

Robbery looks to clinch
and Robbery takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman connects with a right hand. Robbery shakes it off.
Robbery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Newman swivels and escapes.
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newman blocks a low kick nicely.
Newman throws a hook but Robbery blocks it.
It seemed like Robbery was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Newman's head coaches at LOD London Top Tier that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Newman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Newman moves away from the strike by Robbery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
Robbery lands with a straight right. Newman didn't see that one coming.
Newman looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robbery throws a head kick that misses.

Newman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robbery, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbery prevents a body shot from Newman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Newman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Newman is struggling to control the position.
Newman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Newman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robbery has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newman looking to slow down the pace here.
Newman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newman tries a body shot but Robbery blocks it.
Newman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newman throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbery.
Arjen Franck Robbery has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Newman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robbery looking to slow down the pace here.
Robbery works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Newman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robbery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robbery digs a right hand underneath Newman's ribcage. Newman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Robbery misses with some punches.
Robbery wants a takedown but no success here.
Paul Newman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arjen Franck Robbery.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robbery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newman prevents a body shot from Robbery.
Robbery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Newman after a bit of a struggle.
Newman slows down the pace here.
Robbery wants a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Newman stops a takedown attempt from Robbery.
Robbery is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robbery throws a punch but it's blocked by Newman.

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.
A head punch on the inside from Robbery fails to land.
Robbery swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robbery misses with some punches.
Robbery tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newman.
Robbery tries to land knees in the clinch but Newman avoids the damage to the body.
Newman blocking some punches.
Newman stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Robbery.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robbery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robbery working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

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 Paul Newman.
Well Newman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Newman!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Newman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.