PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dweller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pistol Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dweller
vs
Robinson

175 cm
19
139 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
21
150 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Dweller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Pistol Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dweller closes the distance and clinches.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Dweller has double underhooks.

Dweller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Dweller circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson throws a head kick but Dweller moves out of range.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dweller is just out of range.
Robinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Dweller is looking to clinch.
Robinson throws a low kick but Dweller avoids it.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dweller was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson misses with a low kick.

Dweller drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dweller drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dweller jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Dweller is having none of it.
Dweller wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dweller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson trying to control the position.

Robinson pushes Dweller off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dweller counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
Robinson looks gassed!
Dweller tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robinson taking shots to the head.
Dweller lands a big shot there that rocks Robinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dweller working Robinson over with strikes here.
Dweller controlling his opponent.
Dweller blocks Robinson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
You get the feeling that Robinson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dweller wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Dweller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dweller tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Dweller controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dweller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dweller unloading with bombs!
Robinson tries to hold on but Dweller postures up.

Dweller with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dweller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson is trying to stand.
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.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dweller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson is looking to escape.
Dweller working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Dweller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dweller has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.

Dweller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson fails with the takedown

and Dweller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Robinson has clasped his hands together around Dweller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Dweller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the action but Dweller is working from the bottom.
Dweller tries to improve position but can't.

Robinson decides to stand back up. Robinson steps back and let's Dweller get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dweller closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dweller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dweller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dweller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Dweller shoots in.

Robinson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dweller smiles and moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dweller here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.

Dweller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dweller trying to control the pace.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dweller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Robinson kicks Dweller off and gets back to his feet.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dweller is looking to improve his position.
Robinson trying to control the action but Dweller is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mike Dweller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson is trying to control. Dweller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dweller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like Robinson is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Dweller moved out of range nicely.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dweller.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike Dweller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pistol Robinson.
Dweller shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.

Robinson instigates a clinch.

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

Dweller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Robinson wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pistol Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Dweller moves out of range easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dweller with a knee to the head.

Dweller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dweller throws a sloppy head kick

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robinson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Dweller dodges it nicely.
Dweller keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson trying to control the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dweller keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller landing rabbit punches to the side of Robinson's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Dweller trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is trying to control. Dweller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson throws a body punch but Dweller moves out of range.

Dweller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Robinson to the mat! Robinson manages to get full guard.
Robinson wants to improve his position but instead Dweller has moved into half guard.
Dweller is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dweller stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Dweller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Dweller postures up.
Robinson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dweller closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Dweller pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Dweller has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dweller pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails with the takedown

so Dweller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Dweller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dweller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dweller prevents Robinson from escaping the position.
Dweller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dweller asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robinson tries to buck Dweller off but Dweller is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dweller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dweller rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dweller counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Dweller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pistol Robinson.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dweller manages to avoid it.
Dweller avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Mike Dweller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dweller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robinson is fending him off so far but Dweller persists. Nope, Robinson circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson takes a swing at Dweller's ribcage but misses.
Dweller dodges the punch combination from Robinson.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Dweller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dweller rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Dweller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dweller 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mike Dweller!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mike Dweller!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mike Dweller!

Mike Dweller wins by unanimous decision!