PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1753 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 220 p4p, 227 weight class). Robin Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cubbedge
vs
Williams

180 cm
27
166
13 - 10 - 0

170 cm
28
156
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a jab to the body

and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams 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.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.

Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Cubbedge has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.

Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the top position.

Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.

Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.

Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.

Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Williams throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cubbedge scrambles back to his feet.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Cubbedge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Cubbedge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses

and Cubbedge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cubbedge passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
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.
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cubbedge breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.

Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Cubbedge working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cubbedge has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Williams 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.
Williams is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cubbedge landing a few strikes.
Williams is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams moves into full guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge throwing strikes but missing.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams tries to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Williams.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
After the fight, Robin Williams was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.