PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Willow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffrey Willow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Robinson
vs
Willow

190 cm
20
273 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

207 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Willow!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Willow drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Willow is looking for the KO!

It looks like Max Robinson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Willow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Willow is looking to reverse the position.
Willow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Willow throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson lands an elbow.

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson blocks the strikes from Willow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willow taking punishment in the form of punches.
Willow is trying to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson trying to control the position but Willow is working away.
Robinson blocks the strikes from Willow.
Robinson grinds an elbow into Willow's temple.

Robinson tries for a kimura but Willow is defending well.
Willow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willow keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson scoring with punches from side control.
Robinson scores with punches from side control.
Willow is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Willow to see if he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Willow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Willow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Robinson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Willow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Willow's hands, connecting with Willow's forehead.
Willow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Willow misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Willow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Willow landing a few short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willow wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Willow!
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robinson blocks Willow's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willow is looking to escape.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Willow throwing hammer fists to the chest of Robinson. What's that going to do exactly?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willow tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Robinson has taken his back.

Robinson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Willow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Robinson tightening his grip on Willow, looking for the choke.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson has the hooks in. Willow is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Willow wants to get back to his feet.
Willow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Robinson sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Willow taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Robinson!