PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 2206 p4p, 2435 weight class) and Damian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Drake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robinson
vs
Drake

190 cm
32
211
16 - 11 - 1

183 cm
30
225
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Drake!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.

It looks like Damian Drake has been cut.
Robinson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.

Drake cracks Robinson with a big right hand and Robinson goes down!

It looks like CJ Robinson has been cut.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Robinson!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake seems keen to control Robinson's posture.

Robinson gets to his feet - Drake follows without any prompting.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drake throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
Damian Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Drake tries a quick counter leg kick but Robinson is wise to it.
Drake throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Robinson takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Drake is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Drake blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drake darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Drake takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Drake with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Drake misses with an uppercut
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Drake.

Robinson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Robinson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Robinson is out cold! Drake holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damian Drake!