PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Ruxpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Ruxpin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Robinson
vs
Ruxpin

173 cm
19
166 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
164 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Theodore Ruxpin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Ruxpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Robinson looking to score a takedown here. Ruxpin is defending well but Robinson drives through and ends up in Ruxpin's guard.
Ruxpin keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Ruxpin keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Ruxpin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruxpin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruxpin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruxpin is keeping the position for now.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson slips a jab from Ruxpin.
Donk. Ruxpin catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Ruxpin throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and moves out of range.

Robinson gets the takedown into side control.
Robinson works to advance to full mount. Ruxpin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Robinson trying to control but Ruxpin is having none of it.
Robinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Ruxpin is having none of it.

Robinson looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruxpin defends it well.
Ruxpin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ruxpin is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.

Robinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Robinson working for a guillotine from mount but Ruxpin is in no mood to give up.
Ruxpin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruxpin trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ruxpin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ruxpin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from Ruxpin crashes against the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to buck Ruxpin off but Ruxpin is having none of it.

Ruxpin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Robinson throws the left hand but Ruxpin avoids the punch easily.
Ruxpin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Ruxpin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruxpin misses the shot to the body.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Ruxpin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robinson or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruxpin, which made it look bad.
Ruxpin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruxpin throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruxpin.
Ruxpin tries to clinch but Robinson moves away

and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Ruxpin fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruxpin is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruxpin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruxpin can do to turn this around?
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Ruxpin defending well.
Robinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ruxpin wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is trying to control. Ruxpin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Ruxpin defending well.
Ruxpin wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruxpin keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruxpin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ruxpin's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruxpin's shoulder. That is not cool.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Ruxpin is defending well.

Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Robinson tries for a kimura but Ruxpin is defending well.
Ruxpin wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruxpin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ruxpin wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruxpin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruxpin tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Ruxpin is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson 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!

Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Ruxpin.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruxpin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruxpin throws out a leg kick but Robinson moves out of range and Ruxpin only half commits.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruxpin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ruxpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruxpin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruxpin tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruxpin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruxpin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruxpin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Ruxpin is squirming around nicely.
Ruxpin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruxpin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruxpin trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Ruxpin is working away.
Ruxpin trying to control but Robinson postures up.

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

Robinson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ruxpin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timothy Robinson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Timothy Robinson waved his t-shirt featuring Zipp Zapp's logo in front of the cameras.