PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
Woods

181 cm
24
164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Woods sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Woods rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robinson pushing down on Woods's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Woods won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woods is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Woods is defending well.

Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woods keeping hold of Robinson's head, controlling as best he can.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Woods takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Woods manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Woods in his guard.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods landing with the ground and pound.

It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut.
Woods is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Woods has managed to sneak the leg through.
Woods throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Woods wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Woods thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Woods looking to pass the guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Robinson working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Woods lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sambo Robinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Woods cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woods.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Robinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Woods sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Woods. That one must have hurt.
Woods getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Woods throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Woods is in Robinson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Woods pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Woods.
Woods moves nicely into side control.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Woods in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods scores with a couple of short elbows.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Woods connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robinson some visible discomfort.
Check out the look on Woods's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woods creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Robinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Woods scoring with punches from side control.
Robinson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Woods in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Woods scoring with punches from side control.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Woods lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Robinson down.
Woods working the head with strikes.
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!
Woods grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple.
Robinson taking a bit of punishment here - Woods scoring with strikes.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Woods connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robinson some visible discomfort.
Woods scores with a couple of short elbows.
Woods working the head and body with strikes.
Robinson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Woods is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Woods is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson wants to control but Woods is keeping him busy.

Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woods is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson trying to control the action but Woods is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Robinson is looking for a kimura but Woods is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Woods showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Woods feints and as Robinson raises his hands in defense, Woods changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Robinson working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woods with a flurry of punches that miss.
Woods postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Woods loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Woods connects with a couple of short punches.
Woods being controlled here momentarily.
Woods throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woods doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woods manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Woods trying to move into half guard but instead Robinson has managed to sweep!
Woods keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Woods wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.

Robinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Woods is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robinson, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for a triangle but Woods defends it easily.

Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Woods defends easily.
Woods pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Woods throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Woods's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Woods's back!
Robinson misses with a punch to the head.
Woods controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.

Robinson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Woods has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Woods rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Woods won't allow it.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work.

Robinson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Woods to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Woods comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woods has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Woods!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

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