PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hondo Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Citizen Cope-Let The Drummer Kick. Hondo Miller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Robinson
vs
Miller

193 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clayton Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hondo Miller!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Robinson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Miller won't allow it.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Robinson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Robinson tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Miller drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clayton Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hondo Miller.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Robinson tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller leaning against his opponent.
Miller wants a takedown.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Miller manages to break the clinch.

Miller has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Miller drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robinson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Robinson.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing.
Miller avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Clayton Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson misses with a straight left.

Miller drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Miller working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Miller.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson is not content to let Miller control the position.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Miller drags him back down.

Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
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 Clayton Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Miller tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clayton Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hondo Miller.
Miller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.

Miller shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miller showed some decent athleticism there.
Miller stops Robinson from getting back to his feet.
Miller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Miller misses with a head shot.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Miller.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Miller is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Robinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.

Miller is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robinson is surviving well by controlling Miller's body position as best he can.
Miller looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Miller is going olschool here, as he tries to force Robinson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robinson shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Miller thowing shots but they're missing.
Miller landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
Miller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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.
Robinson stops Miller from standing up.

Miller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Miller can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.

Miller is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miller looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hondo Miller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.

Miller darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Clayton Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hondo Miller.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Miller manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Robinson has passed into side control.
Miller tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robinson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Miller trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Miller tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushes Miller away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miller gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miller taking a break here but Robinson is having none of it and regains half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Robinson moves into the clinch.

Miller tightens his grip and picks Robinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robinson manages to land in guard.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson controlling Miller's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Miller is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Miller won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson is controlling Miller's posture.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Robinson misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Robinson.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hondo Miller.
I think Miller 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 Damien Edna scores the fight for Hondo Miller!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Hondo Miller!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Hondo Miller!

Hondo Miller wins by unanimous decision!