PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 4915 p4p, 23974 weight class) and Brubeck Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). CJ Robinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brubeck Knox's chin.

Robinson
vs
Knox

190 cm
34
211
18 - 13 - 1

191 cm
23
218
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Urban Fighter

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 18 - 13 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brubeck Knox!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
Stalling in the clinch from Knox.
Knox wants to break free but Robinson has control.

Knox breaks the clinch.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Robinson misses.

Knox closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.

Knox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Robinson misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Robinsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Knox fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Brubeck Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox moves out of range as Robinson strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knox moves into the clinch successfully.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Knox connects with a body shot that sends Robinson's belly button to the back.
Knox misses with a looping right.
It looked like Robinson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knox.
Nice uppercut there from Knox.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Robinson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a wild combination.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox misses with a left hand
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knox doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Knox might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Knox moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Knox lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Knox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brubeck Knox.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox looks winded!
Knox tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Robinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robinson finish him?!

It looks like Brubeck Knox has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knox.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut

and Robinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robinson finish him?!
Robinson slips under a jab from Knox.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson leaves Knox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brubeck Knox's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice cross by Knox.
Knox looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Robinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox is looking to clinch.
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Robinson throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Robinson throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Robinson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson counters with a body kick.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Knox swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox misses with a jab to the body

and Robinson counters with a nice right hand that sends Knox toppling to the canvas! Knox scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Robinson finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.

Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
CJ Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brubeck Knox.
Robinson tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox's coach down at ALPHA-1 Performance Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a shot to the head.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson just leaning against Knox, taking a breather.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robinson stalls.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Knox.

Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knox misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Knox throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.

Robinson cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knox looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Robinson finish him?
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!
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.

Robinson cracks Knox with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Knox looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Robinson finish him?

Knox is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brubeck Knox's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Knox misses with a right hand
and Robinson scores with a counter punch that sends Knox to the canvas! Robinson smells blood - he's punishing Knox with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Knox has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). CJ Robinson!