PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Crusoe
vs
Dynamite

180 cm
34
215 lbs
21 - 3 - 0

190 cm
32
218 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crusoe.
Dynamite throws a hook but Crusoe blocks it.
Crusoe walks into a left hand.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick

and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crusoe in particular looking to stall.
Crusoe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Crusoe.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dynamite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crusoe pulls his head out easily.
Crusoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dynamite is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Still in half guard, Crusoe seems content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Crusoe.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamite.
Black Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dynamite cracks the inside of Crusoe's front leg.
Dynamite throws a leg kick but Crusoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Dynamite throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dynamite is quick to defend against it.
Dynamite misses with a straight left.
Crusoe tries to counter with a takedown but Dynamite is quick to defend against it.
An inside leg kick from Dynamite misses.
Dynamite misses with a leg kick

and Crusoe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crusoe.
Crusoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite pulls Crusoe in close to his closed guard and prevents Crusoe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crusoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dynamite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusoe is one step ahead there.
Crusoe is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Crusoe off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Dynamite misses

and Crusoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dynamite won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crusoe happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dynamite looks to land a body kick but Crusoe moved away.
Crusoe walks into a straight right hand from Dynamite.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dynamite, as that shot connected.
Crusoe checks a leg kick.
Dynamite turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crusoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dynamite.
Crusoe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite throws a leg kick that is checked

and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Dynamite is trying to improve his position.
Dynamite can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crusoe controls the position.
Dynamite tries to improve position but can't.
Crusoe controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Dynamite's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crusoe controls the position from side control.
Crusoe seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dynamite for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dynamite is looking for a sweep.
Dynamite is trying to control Crusoe's posture but Crusoe avoids it.
Dynamite is looking to reverse the position.
Dynamite is trying to escape the position but Crusoe is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dynamite is trying to control Crusoe's posture but Crusoe avoids it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dynamite throws a body punch but Crusoe moves out of range.
Crusoe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dynamite sprawls and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a right hand

and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Crusoe controls the position from side control.
Dynamite sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe stalling.
Robinson Crusoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Crusoe is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robinson Crusoe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dynamite connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dynamite ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dynamite misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dynamite moves into range and connects with a jab.
Black Dynamite seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dynamite wants to slow Crusoe down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crusoe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dynamite can pounce on him.
Crusoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dynamite throws a push kick but Crusoe slaps the foot to one side.
Crusoe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a body kick.
Black Dynamite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite lands a leg kick that knocks Crusoe off balance momentarily.
Dynamite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crusoe.
Dynamite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crusoe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a poor cross that misses

and Crusoe counters with a shoot takedown. Dynamite fights it but they end up in guard.
Crusoe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Crusoe controlling from the top position.
Black Dynamite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite has Crusoe pulled in close to control his posture.
Crusoe content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusoe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dynamite throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Crusoe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dynamite!
Crusoe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dynamite tries to improve position but can't.
Crusoe in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Robinson Crusoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Black Dynamite.
I think Crusoe 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robinson Crusoe!
A relieved looking Robinson Crusoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Black Dynamite was interviewed post fight and said 'you mothafuckaz...'.