PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leif Erikson (ranked 366 p4p, 55 weight class) and Ja Wuan Robinson (ranked 115 p4p, 16 weight class). Erikson 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Into Battle - Ensiferum. Robinson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Middle Of The Road - Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Erikson
vs
Wuan Robinson

195 cm
27
220 lbs
17 - 11 - 1

188 cm
32
208 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)
Urban Fighter

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 17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ja Wuan Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Erikson connects with an inside leg kick.

Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Robinson.
A head punch on the inside from Erikson fails to land.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Erikson .
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Robinson.
Erikson 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Erikson is working Robinson over against the cage.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses with a body punch.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Robinson.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Erikson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Erikson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Robinson.
Robinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Erikson lands a good knee to the midsection. Robinson won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson tries to work over Erikson 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with some punches.
Erikson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson is leaning against Erikson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson is breathing heavily.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson lands a body punch.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Erikson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Robinson.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Erikson .
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Erikson s head.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Robinson pushes Erikson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Robinson instigates a clinch.
Robinson presses Erikson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Erikson .
A right hand to the body from Robinson.
Robinson tries a body shot but Erikson blocks it.
Erikson lands a body shot.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Erikson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Erikson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Erikson !
Robinson controlling his opponent.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson looking to control but Erikson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
Robinson is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Erikson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Erikson is looking to escape.
Erikson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erikson is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erikson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ja Wuan Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Erikson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Erikson swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Erikson throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws out a counter right but Erikson avoids it with no problem.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a good body shot.
Erikson tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Erikson in his tracks.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Ja Wuan Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Robinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Erikson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Erikson gets slowly back to his feet.
Leif Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson tries to clinch but Erikson is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for Robinson.
Erikson motions for Robinson to come forward. Erikson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Robinson.
Erikson misses with a body shot.

Erikson tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Erikson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Erikson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Robinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Robinson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Erikson is rocked!
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a big uppercut that drops Erikson ! More strikes from Robinson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Erikson lies dazed against the cage as Robinson celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ja Wuan Robinson!
Ja Wuan Robinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.