PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rory Robbins (ranked 7750 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisy McLaughlin (ranked 6272 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robbins
vs
McLaughlin

199 cm
18
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
23
141 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rory Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daisy McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLaughlin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McLaughlin shoots in for a takedown but Robbins shows good takedown defense.
McLaughlin scores with a push kick.

McLaughlin clinches up against the cage.
McLaughlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robbins after a bit of a struggle.

McLaughlin jumps guard and drags Robbins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McLaughlin is pulling down on Robbins's head to control his posture.
Robbins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McLaughlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McLaughlin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robbins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McLaughlin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robbins.

That's two 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.
Robbins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
Robbins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McLaughlin lands a high kick!

It looks like Rory Robbins has been cut.
McLaughlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Rory Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy McLaughlin.
McLaughlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McLaughlin drives through and clinches with Robbins against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McLaughlin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robbins jumps guard but McLaughlin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

McLaughlin pulls guard effortlessly.
Robbins stays in close to McLaughlin's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins wants to control from the top but McLaughlin keeps moving.
McLaughlin wants to hit a switch here but Robbins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McLaughlin there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Robbins controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Robbins pushes him away.
Robbins controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daisy McLaughlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rory Robbins's cut.
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.

McLaughlin clinches.
McLaughlin is trying to drag Robbins to the mat but Robbins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

McLaughlin has taken the fight to the clinch.

McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Daisy McLaughlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

McLaughlin moves into the clinch.
McLaughlin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robbins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Robbins manages to pull guard.
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.
Robbins managing to control the position.
McLaughlin postures up.
McLaughlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robbins working a defensive guard but McLaughlin manages to pass into side control anyway.
McLaughlin wants to stand but Robbins has his arm trapped.
Robbins regains half guard.
McLaughlin is stalling here. Robbins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McLaughlin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robbins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McLaughlin is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping him busy.
McLaughlin is looking for a sweep.
Robbins working the body and head with strikes.
McLaughlin looking for a sweep but Robbins has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McLaughlin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robbins looking to control but McLaughlin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McLaughlin has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries to hold on but Robbins pushes him away.
Robbins putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McLaughlin is desperately trying to improve his position but Robbins has a good base and remains in mount.

McLaughlin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robbins.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLaughlin tries to buck Robbins off but he can't manage it.
Robbins controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Robbins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rory Robbins's cut.
That's time! Robbins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McLaughlin clinches.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
McLaughlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robbins walks away with a smile on his face. McLaughlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robbins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLaughlin is fending him off so far but Robbins persists. Nope, McLaughlin circles away and we're back to standing.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Robbins counters with a stiff right hand.
McLaughlin shoots in for a takedown but Robbins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robbins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McLaughlin.
A little feinted left hand from Robbins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rory Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisy McLaughlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McLaughlin moves into the clinch.

McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

McLaughlin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robbins is trying to pull guard but McLaughlin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins is struggling to control the position.
McLaughlin wants a takedown.

McLaughlin breaks from the clinch.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked

and Robbins counters with a takedown into side control.
Robbins happy to just control the position for now.
McLaughlin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Robbins easily slips into full mount!
Robbins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLaughlin looks a forlorn figure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin is looking to improve his position but Robbins isn't that keen on the idea.
Robbins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McLaughlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robbins prevents McLaughlin from getting the reversal.
McLaughlin tries to lock up and control but Robbins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McLaughlin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Robbins looking to control and managing it successfully.
McLaughlin can't escape the position.
Robbins looking to control and managing it successfully.

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.
Robbins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McLaughlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Robbins has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McLaughlin's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robbins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robbins lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McLaughlin hang on?

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Robbins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robbins 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Robbins!