PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dannie Robles (ranked 5415 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maggieramon Maggi (ranked 5201 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robles
vs
Maggi

193 cm
24
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dannie Robles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maggieramon Maggi!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Robles is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Maggi presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Maggi breaks the clinch.
Robles tries to clinch up.

Robles moves into range and clinches up with Maggi.
Maggi is pressed up against the cage. Robles has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maggi down to the mat. Maggi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robles tries to clinch up.
Maggi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick misses from Robles.
Maggi misses with a straight right.
Maggieramon Maggi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maggi forces Robles back against the cage and clinches.

Maggi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Robles clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Maggi.
Robles can't escape the position.
Robles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maggi.
Robles tries to break free.
Maggi is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Maggi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robles is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maggi punches Robles on the ear.
Robles staying busy and making it hard for Maggi to control.
You can see the frustration on Robles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Robles trying to control the hands but Maggi breaks the grip.
Maggi keeps control of the position as Robles tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robles is trying to get back to his feet but Maggi has full control of the position and if anything, Robles has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maggi not allowing Robles to control his hands.
Robles is really stuck here.
Maggi trying to control momentarily.

Maggi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robles is defending well though. Maggi let's go of the attempt for now.
Robles is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Robles right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maggi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robles trying to control the hands but Maggi won't let him.
Maggi throwing damaging strikes from the back! Robles could be in trouble here!

Maggi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Maggi is looking to control Robles but Robles is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Maggi looks winded!
Robles is trying to break free.
Maggi not allowing Robles to control his hands.
Robles trying to get back to his feet but Maggi is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robles trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Robles do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Robles tries to roll but Maggi sticks to his back.

Maggi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Robles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Robles trying to control the position but Maggi manages to sink in the hooks.

Robles showing good submission defense here.
Robles tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maggieramon Maggi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maggi's calf.
Maggi scores with a leg kick.

Maggi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Robles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Robles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maggi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maggi won't allow Robles to sweep him here.
Robles trying to strike off his back.
Maggi stops Robles from standing up.
Robles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maggi's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robles throws a strike but Maggi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Robles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maggi tries to stand but Robles is controlling from the bottom.
Robles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robles wants to stand and escape but Maggi is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Maggi is trying to keep Robles in close.
Maggieramon Maggi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maggi wants to sweep but no luck.
Maggi is breathing heavily.
Maggi striking off his back but it's not causing Robles any problems.
Maggi working a defensive guard but Robles manages to pass into side control anyway.
Maggi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Robles is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maggi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maggi is trying desperately to improve position.
Robles working the ground and pound effectively.
Maggi tries to hold on but Robles postures up.
Maggi can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robles looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maggi tries to lock up and control but Robles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maggi is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Maggi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robles.
Robles unloading with bombs!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robles lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Robles lands a couple of good shots and Maggi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dannie Robles dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Robles moves into range and clinches up with Maggi.
Robles wants to take the fight to the mat but Maggi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Maggi.
Maggi lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Maggi lands a takedown into guard.
Maggi won't allow Robles to sweep him here.
Robles looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Maggi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Maggi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maggi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maggi wants to control but Robles is keeping him busy.
Maggi is pressing down on Robles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robles is holding on for now.
Maggi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robles is looking for a sweep. Maggi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robles is looking to control Maggi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robles avoid being mounted?
Robles is looking for a sweep. Maggi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maggi works his way into full mount!
Robles is desperately trying to improve his position but Maggi has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maggi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Robles to take his back!
Robles looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maggi.

Robles showing good submission defense here.
Robles covering up well under a series of strikes from Maggi.
Robles staying busy and making it hard for Maggi to control.
Robles looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Robles tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Maggi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maggi.
Robles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maggi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robles pulls Maggi in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maggi preventing the sweep.

Robles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maggi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maggi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maggi is pushing down on Robles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robles is fighting to maintain full guard but Maggi has managed to sneak the leg through.
It looks like Maggi is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robles tries to get to full guard but Maggi has control of the leg.
Robles is trying is best to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maggieramon Maggi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maggi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maggieramon Maggi!