PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Robinetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wrigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinetti comes to the cage accompanied by Little Wings - Mark Gormley. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robinetti
vs
Wrigley

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Bad Company Fightwear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Robinetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Wrigley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinetti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrigley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wrigley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wrigley stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinetti. Robinetti gets slowly back to his feet.
Wrigley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Robinetti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wrigley fails to land the takedown.
Robinetti lands a slapping body shot.
Robinetti connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Jake Wrigley has been cut.
Robinetti thumps Wrigley with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrigley dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinetti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wrigley takes a kick to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinetti scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinetti dives in for a single leg takedown but Wrigley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wrigley tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinetti tries to clinch there but Wrigley circles away.
Robinetti fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Robinetti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by Robinetti as he checks the leg kick.
Robinetti lands a nice shot that snaps Wrigley's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinetti.
Robinetti wants to clinch up but Wrigley keeps it at a distance.

Robinetti closes the distance and clinches.
Wrigley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robinetti blocks it with crossed arms.

Wrigley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinetti throws a series of strikes that have Wrigley backpedaling.
Robinetti misses with a two punch combination.
Robinetti tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Wrigley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robinetti!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrigley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wrigley works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robinetti sneaks back into half guard.
Robinetti is breathing heavily.
Wrigley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wrigley is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinetti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wrigley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robinetti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrigley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wrigley is taking a breather. Robinetti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinetti tries to roll over but Wrigley keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrigley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wrigley is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Wrigley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinetti punching from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Robinetti tries to get to full guard but Wrigley has control of the leg.
Wrigley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Wrigley.
Wrigley wants to pass the guard but Robinetti is defending well.
Robinetti is staying active underneath Wrigley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinetti trying to hold on to Wrigley's head to control him but Wrigley postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wrigley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Robinetti manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Robinetti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake Wrigley's cut.
That's time! Robinetti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tommy Robinetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinetti connects with a looping right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinetti.
Robinetti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Wrigley clinches.
Robinetti tries for a takedown but Wrigley manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robinetti.
Robinetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Wrigley manages to break the clinch.
Robinetti tries to clinch up

and Wrigley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinetti's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinetti trying to control the position.
Robinetti keeping moving, preventing Wrigley from controlling successfully.
Wrigley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinetti keeping full guard, as Wrigley tries to pass.
Wrigley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinetti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Robinetti wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Robinetti keeping full guard, as Wrigley tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinetti wants to clinch.
Wrigley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wrigley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinetti did well to prevent Wrigley getting side control.
Jake Wrigley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrigley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinetti is trying to stand up here but Wrigley is controlling him well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wrigley is looking for a kimura here.
Wrigley is looking to take a break and control but Robinetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinetti misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wrigley wants to take a breather but Robinetti is having none of it.
Wrigley working the head and body with strikes.
Wrigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinetti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Wrigley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Robinetti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wrigley prevents Robinetti from improving his position.
Wrigley with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wrigley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wrigley working over Robinetti with some ground and pound. Robinetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Robinetti wants to get back to full guard.
Wrigley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wrigley wants to free his trapped foot but Robinetti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wrigley lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wrigley is looking for a kimura but Robinetti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wrigley to get the leverage.
Wrigley tries to pass to full mount but Robinetti defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wrigley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Wrigley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robinetti throws a right hand that Wrigley ducks under and follows up with a left that Wrigley also avoids with ease.
Robinetti tries to clinch but Wrigley moves away

and Wrigley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Robinetti's guard.

Robinetti is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wrigley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wrigley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinetti smiles and moves away.

Wrigley closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Robinetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wrigley has him pressed against the cage.
Robinetti trying to stall but Wrigley improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wrigley wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinetti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wrigley gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Robinetti regains guard.
Robinetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wrigley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wrigley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinetti defends well and Wrigley ends up having to push Robinetti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tommy Robinetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Wrigley.
Wrigley dives in for a single leg takedown but Robinetti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Wrigley instigates a clinch.
Robinetti changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wrigley fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinetti shoots for a takedown but Wrigley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinetti throws a lazy body kick

and Wrigley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinetti tries to get to full guard but Wrigley has control of the leg.
Wrigley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinetti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Wrigley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinetti is just riding it out for now. Wrigley eventually gives up the hold.
Wrigley controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrigley wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Wrigley is looking for a kimura here.

Wrigley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wrigley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinetti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrigley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Wrigley circles away.
Wrigley throws a good cross that connects.

Wrigley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wrigley controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinetti is looking to take this one to the mat.

Wrigley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinetti misses with a straight right.

Wrigley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robinetti did well to prevent Wrigley getting side control.
Robinetti wants to control but Wrigley is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Wrigley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wrigley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Wrigley!