PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 2503 p4p, 278 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 7205 p4p, 489 weight class). Dock comes to the cage accompanied by The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. Bob Dock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Dock
vs
Robbins

225 cm
33
200 lbs
16 - 27 - 0

185 cm
27
186 lbs
6 - 15 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

One stop shop

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robbins gets a double leg takedown into Dock's guard.

Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Robbins preventing the sweep.

Dock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Robbins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robbins trying to control the position from guard on top but Dock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robbins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robbins has managed to get both his arms back between Dock's legs - danger averted.
Robbins scoring with punches to the head and body.

Dock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robbins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robbins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Dock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dock has his foot on Robbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robbins works his way back into a safe position though.
Robbins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Robbins trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.
Robbins distracts Dock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Dock blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robbins wants to control from the top but Dock keeps moving.
Dock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robbins controls the pace.
Robbins throws a big right hand that misses.

Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.
Robbins scoring with some ground and pound.
Robbins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dock looking for a guillotine here but Robbins defends easily.
Robbins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Robbins lands a couple of digs.

Dock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robbins stands up over Dock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Robbins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robbins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dock has momentary wrist control but Robbins slips an elbow through the middle.
Dock wants to sweep but no luck.
Robbins cracks Dock with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robbins lands a couple of digs.
Robbins lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Dock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robbins defends it easily.
Dock keeping moving, preventing Robbins from controlling successfully.
Dock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Dock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbins defends well.
My spies in FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform me that Robbins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robbins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dock looking for a sweep. Not yet Dock, not yet.
Robbins trying to control but Dock is working from the bottom.

Dock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
Robbins lands a couple of elbows.
Dock being controlled here, momentarily.
Robbins postures up and lands a big shot to Dock's brow.

Dock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Robbins is aware though and is defending well.

Dock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robbins defends well.
Dock is breathing heavily.
Robbins working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dock's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Robbins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robbins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Despite the aggression on Robbins's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Robbins blocks a head kick by Dock.
Dock lands with a slapping head kick.

Robbins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robbins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dock taking punishment in the form of punches.

Robbins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dock is looking to regain half guard here but Robbins keeps moving and retains side control.

Robbins is trying to get an arm triangle but Dock is defending well.
Dock taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dock taking a bit of punishment here - Robbins scoring with strikes.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Robbins working the head and body with strikes.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cal Robbins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robbins working the ground and pound.
Robbins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dock is working hard here to advance position.
Robbins controls the position from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robbins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dock tries to bench press Robbins off him but Robbins keeps the position.
Robbins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Robbins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dock some visible discomfort.
Dock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robbins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Robbins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Robbins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dock has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Robbins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Robbins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dock sees it coming and defends easily.
Dock is looking for a sweep. Robbins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dock is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold.
Robbins is nestled in close to Dock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Robbins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robbins 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dock manages to get to full guard.

Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robbins is working Dock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robbins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Robbins is working Dock over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robbins is in close to Dock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robbins throwing strikes but missing.

Dock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Robbins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Robbins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Robbins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robbins works his way into side control.
Robbins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dock is looking to reverse the position.
Dock stops Robbins from passing to mount.
Robbins wants to control but Dock is keeping him busy.
Dock takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robbins scoring with punches and elbows.
Dock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins is working Dock over with some ground and pound from side control.
Robbins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Robbins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robbins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Dock is rocked!
Robbins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dock keeps working.
Dock manages to get back to half guard.

Robbins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dock defends it well.

Dock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robbins pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Robbins there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins working over Dock with some ground and pound. Dock looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Dock is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbins lands with a punch from half guard.
Robbins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Robbins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robbins lands a big elbow - Dock is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Robbins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cal Robbins!
Cal Robbins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that One stop shop logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.