PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Saffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saffy comes into the arena with Still Unbroken blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Saffy
vs
Robinson

173 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Saffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shawn Robinson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saffy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Saffy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saffy.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Saffy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saffy moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Saffy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Saffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saffy defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Saffy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robinson managing to block the knees to the body from Saffy.
Robinson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Saffy holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.

Saffy tightens his grip and picks Robinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robinson manages to land in guard.
Robinson is pulling down on Saffy's head to control his posture.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saffy controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffy preventing the sweep.
Saffy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robinson is not content to let Saffy control the position.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saffy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saffy is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Saffy trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saffy.
Robinson is staying active underneath Saffy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.

Saffy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saffy is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saffy wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson missing with punches from the bottom.
Saffy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saffy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking to control Saffy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
Robinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saffy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saffy.
Saffy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robinson defends it nicely.
Saffy is breathing heavily.
Robinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Saffy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Saffy sprawls well.
Saffy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Saffy.
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 Josh Saffy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josh Saffy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Josh Saffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Robinson.
Saffy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Saffy ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saffy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saffy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson fails to pull guard.

Saffy tightens his grip and picks Robinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robinson manages to land in guard.
Saffy trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Saffy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffy is working hard here to advance position.
Saffy wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saffy is one step ahead there.
Robinson wants to stand but Saffy is controlling the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Josh Saffy wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Horrible takedown by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Saffy which made him look bad.
Josh Saffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saffy.
Saffy looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Saffy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson leaves Saffy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saffy tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saffy to the ground. Saffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saffy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saffy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Saffy trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Saffy scoring with punches and elbows.

Saffy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Saffy stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Saffy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saffy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Robinson forces Saffy back against the cage and clinches.

Saffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Saffy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saffy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saffy off to one side.
Robinson leaves Saffy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Robinson rushes Saffy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Robinson manages to pull guard.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
Saffy trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Saffy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Saffy looks for a takedown but Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saffy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Saffy fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Saffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Saffy dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saffy is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Robinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson seems keen to control Saffy's posture.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Saffy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn Robinson.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saffy defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Saffy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Saffy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saffy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Saffy tries to keep at a distance but Robinson has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saffy wants a takedown but no success here.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saffy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saffy tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saffy to the ground. Saffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Saffy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saffy continues to drive forward.
Saffy tries to pull guard but Robinson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saffy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saffy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saffy moves into the clinch.

Saffy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saffy is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saffy prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Saffy trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Saffy wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.

Josh Saffy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saffy as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saffy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saffy somewhat.

Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Saffy.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Saffy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.

Saffy jumps into guard, dragging Robinson to the mat.
Josh Saffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Saffy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saffy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saffy trying to control the position.
Shawn Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saffy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shawn Robinson.
I think Saffy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Saffy!
A very excited looking Josh Saffy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.