PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redfield Wesker (ranked 24581 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Robinson (ranked 25009 p4p, 679 weight class). Wesker comes into the arena with Save Room blaring out of the sound system. Robinson has chosen When Nightmare Comes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wesker
vs
Robinson

181 cm
22
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
210 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Redfield Wesker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duncan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Robinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Wesker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wesker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wesker is stalling in the full guard.
Robinson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesker wanted to stand there but Robinson had control of the position.
Wesker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wesker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wesker.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wesker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wesker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redfield Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Wesker shoots in.
Wesker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wesker has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson is looking for the big counter here.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wesker but Wesker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wesker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wesker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wesker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesker is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wesker!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Wesker fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesker tries to counter by clinching up but Robinson breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Wesker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wesker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wesker is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Wesker circles away and we're back to standing.
Wesker has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Redfield Wesker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wesker!
Wesker throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Redfield Wesker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesker avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Wesker misses with the combination.
Wesker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wesker off to one side.
Wesker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redfield Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Robinson.
Wesker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Wesker.
Wesker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Wesker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson leaves Wesker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wesker with a body shot.
Wesker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wesker.
Wesker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wesker shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Wesker misses with a takedown attempt

so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robinson is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Wesker is working from the bottom.
Wesker wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wesker has wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wesker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Wesker circles away.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Wesker circles away.
Robinson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson dives in and grabs Wesker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wesker pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wesker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Wesker avoids it easily.

Wesker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesker is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Redfield Wesker will probably get the nod.
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!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesker is defended easily by Robinson.

Wesker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robinson to the ground. Wesker is now in Robinson's guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Wesker controlling him for the moment.

Wesker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Robinson moves into the clinch.

Robinson breaks the clinch.
Wesker shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redfield Wesker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesker lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wesker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wesker is trying to stand.
Robinson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Wesker is working away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Wesker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Robinson prevents Wesker from standing back up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robinson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wesker back to the cage. Robinson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesker is defended easily by Robinson.
Wesker wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Robinson checks a low kick from Wesker.

Robinson moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Wesker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wesker continues to drive forward.
Wesker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Wesker ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wesker tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wesker to the ground. Wesker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesker tries to counter with a takedown but Robinson is quick to defend against it.
Wesker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wesker somewhat.
Duncan Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfield Wesker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesker shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wesker 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Redfield Wesker!
During a confident post fight interview, Redfield Wesker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Duncan Robinson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that's nightmare for me. But I'm gonna sure that I will be the winner next time and put my opponent's dreams into a nightmare.'.