PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Lunar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Lunar has chosen Seperate Ways by Journey as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lucas Lunar was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Robinson
vs
Lunar

183 cm
25
178 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

182 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Lunar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Lunar.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses.
Lunar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robinson is able to avoid easily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Lunar shows good takedown defense.
Lunar throws the kick towards the body but Robinson avoids it.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lunar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lunar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson slips a jab from Lunar.
Lunar throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Lunar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lunar misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lunar, right into the meat.
Robinson slips a jab from Lunar.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robinson throws a low kick but Lunar avoids it.
Lunar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lunar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robinson.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Lunar.
Lunar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lunar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Robinson blocks the low kick.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Lunar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Robinson misses.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lunar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lunar throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Lunar throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Lunar.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robinson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lunar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lunar avoids the body shot from Robinson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lunar.
Lucas Lunar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lunar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Lunar.
Robinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Lucas Lunar has been cut.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lunar wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunar keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Lunar 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.
Lunar controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lunar managing to control the position.
Robinson stops Lunar from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lunar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lunar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lunar misses with a double jab.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lunar circles away.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lunar misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Lunar does no damage.
Robinson misses with a hook. Lunar ducked under it nicely.
Lunar lands a nice shot to the body.
Lunar throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lunar throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lunar throws a head kick that Robinson semi-blocks.
Lunar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lunar gets caught flat footed, as Robinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lunar keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Lunar controlling the position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lunar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lunar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Robinson stays in close to Lunar's body and controls the position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lunar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is really struggling to control Lunar but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lunar throws a lazy head kick
and Lunar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lunar throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lunar misses with a straight right.
Lunar throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson throws a head kick that Lunar semi-blocks.
Lunar throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.

Robinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lunar is concentrating on defense, preventing Robinson from advancing position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Lunar defending well.
Lunar is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lunar is doing well to control the position and prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Robinson is thwarting Lunar's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lunar is controlling Robinson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lunar is looking to improve his position.
Lunar is positioning himself well to prevent Robinson advancing to mount.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Lunar defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lucas Lunar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lunar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lunar connects with a jab.
Lunar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Lunar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson defending well as Lunar loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Lunar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Lunar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lunar looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Lunar throws a sloppy head kick
and Robinson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lunar tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lunar to the ground. Lunar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lunar misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lucas Lunar seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lunar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lunar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robinson is controlling him well.
Lunar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lunar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Robinson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lunar is now in Robinson's guard. A big mistake from Robinson there, giving up the dominant position!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lunar wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson pulls Lunar in close to prevent any damage.
Lunar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robinson controls Lunar momentarily but Lunar frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunar is fighting to break Robinson's control of his arms but Robinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lunar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lunar won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Lunar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lunar is stalling in the full guard.
Lunar looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson throws a lazy head kick
and Lunar counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lunar counters with a big head kick but Robinson shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Lunar.
Lunar throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Lunar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Lunar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lunar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson defending well as Lunar loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lunar's waist but Lunar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Lunar throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lunar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lunar wants to slow Robinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Lunar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lunar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lunar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lunar is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
Lunar with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lunar, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lunar throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lunar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lunar! Robinson is out on his feet! Lunar rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Robinson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Robinson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Lunar!
Lucas Lunar is the new welterweight champion!