PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson (ranked 4790 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Simmons (ranked 3288 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

John Vincent Robinson
vs
Simmons

190 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
274 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randall Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons effectively controlling the action here.
Still in the clinch, Simmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simmons stalling in the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Simmons turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.

Simmons rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.

Robinson drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Simmons forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Simmons.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simmons smiles and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Robinson rushes Simmons and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robinson looking to stall.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Simmons has the dominant position.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Simmons stalling against the cage.
Simmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons slows down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simmons stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Simmons.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randall Simmons.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons, which made it look bad.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Simmons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Simmons continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Simmons instigates a clinch.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Simmons won't allow it.
Simmons lands a right hand.
Simmons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simmons controlling the action here for a moment.
Simmons lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Simmons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Simmons forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Simmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A hook to the body from Simmons.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Simmons won't allow it.
Robinson tries to stall but Simmons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Simmons avoids the damage to the body.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Simmons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson. 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.
Simmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Robinson takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson has been cut.
Simmons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Simmons lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson jumps guard but Simmons stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simmons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robinson is trying to drag Simmons to the mat but Simmons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simmons lands a shoulder strike.
Simmons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls for Simmons to work.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Simmons is controlling him.
Simmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simmons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.
Robinson is working for takedown but Simmons is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simmons lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.
Simmons lands a body shot.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Simmons lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.

Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Still in the clinch, Simmons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Simmons is stalling here.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simmons avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
Simmons has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simmons holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short left from Simmons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randall Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Simmons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Simmons stalls.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Simmons.
Simmons slows down the pace here.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons misses with a wild combination.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Simmons gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simmons.
Simmons stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Simmons takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Simmons misses with an elbow strike.
Simmons scores a nice knee to the body.
Robinson taking a breather.
Robinson is looking to control Simmons's arms but Simmons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Robinson has Simmons pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simmons manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simmons.
Simmons has Robinson pushed against the cage.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simmons just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Simmons.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Simmons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Simmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Randall Simmons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simmons.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Simmons lands a nice shot to the body.
Simmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robinson.
Simmons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simmons lands a body punch.
Simmons pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simmons lands a nice uppercut.
Simmons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Simmons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Randall Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons lands an uppercut.
A short left from Simmons.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Simmons has him pressed against the cage.
Simmons stalling against the cage.
Simmons has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Simmons holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Robinson misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeffrey John Vincent Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Robinson pushes Simmons up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Simmons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simmons 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Simmons!