PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Robinson (ranked 5944 p4p, 426 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 25049 p4p, 493 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Robinson
vs
Tyson

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Condemned

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fails with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Richard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
Robinson throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Richard Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Tyson shoots and misses
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson, which made it look bad.

Robinson lands a left and a right that send Tyson crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson looks winded!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Robinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Robinson has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Robinson steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Tyson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Tyson tries to clinch up
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Richard Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richard Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyson thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robinson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Tyson closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Robinson connects with the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Robinson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Robinson.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyson should have avoided that one.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.

Robinson drops Tyson with a nice combination! Robinson dives into Tyson's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tyson is working an open guard so Robinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robinson throws a one two combo.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy head kick

and Robinson counters with a series of strikes that sends Tyson to the canvas! Robinson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Robinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robinson steps in with a hook that catches Tyson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Robinson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tyson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Robinson!