|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Green looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
|
188 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Green is breathing heavily.
Robinson is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Green controls his leg.
Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Robinson prevents Green from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Green!
Robinson forces the positional change into back control.
Robinson looking to break Green's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Green remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Robinson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Robinson has good solid back control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green covers up after that shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands strikes to the head.
Robinson scores with strikes from the back.
Robinson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Green knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Green for a finish.
Robinson tightening his grip on Green, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Green is trying to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson is punishing Green with some ground and pound.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Robinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robinson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Green's guard.
Robinson content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matt Robinson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Robinson pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Matt Robinson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to stand and escape but Green actually recovers to full guard.
Matt Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands with some strikes.
Green defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Robinson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Robinson has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Green is defending well.
Robinson has picked Green up - he's going for a ride! Robinson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Green is looking to escape.
Robinson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson landing strikes from the mount.
Robinson controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson is working for a guillotine from mount but Green frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson cracks Green with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Green is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Robinson works his way to his opponent's back.
Robinson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Robinson looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is persistently looking for the submission but Green is defending it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson controlling from the back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson looking for the RNC.
Eric Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Robinson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
62% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
