PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 752 p4p, 900 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 109 p4p, 124 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
Holmes Jr

190 cm
28
211
12 - 6 - 0

194 cm
29
203
15 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Core Combat

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but Holmes Jr shrugs it off.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Holmes Jr's leg. Holmes Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson digs a good hook to Holmes Jr's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Robinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Robinson finds it's way through Holmes Jr's defenses.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Holmes Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr wants to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch position.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Robinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes Jr moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmes Jr.
Robinson punishes Holmes Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Holmes Jr moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Holmes Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Robinson tries to work over Holmes Jr's front leg with a kick but Holmes Jr checks it.
Holmes Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes Jr.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Holmes Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holmes Jr moves away.
Holmes Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson looks for the body kick but Holmes Jr saw that one coming.
Holmes Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
CJ Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson takes a swing at Holmes Jr's ribcage but misses.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Holmes Jr jumps back.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a jab. Holmes Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes Jr moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Robinson clinches up with Holmes Jr and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holmes Jr can do to turn this around?

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Robinson clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Holmes Jr - that landed with a thud.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Holmes Jr won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson sets himself, and Holmes Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Holmes Jr down.
Robinson is looking to wear down Holmes Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Holmes Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Robinson scores with a head kick. Holmes Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
CJ Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a head kick that Holmes Jr semi-blocks.
Holmes Jr drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Holmes Jr's leg but Holmes Jr calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Robinson.
Robinson swings for the body but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses

and Holmes Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Robinson looks to land a body kick but Holmes Jr moved away.
Robinson looks to throw a body kick
and Holmes Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
Holmes Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Robinson's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses
and Holmes Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson thuds his shin into the meat of Holmes Jr's side.
Robinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr counters with a body kick.
Mike Holmes Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Robinson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holmes Jr follows Robinson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Holmes Jr!
A victorious Mike Holmes Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.