PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Marcinkiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Marcinkiewicz
vs
Robinson

176 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

181 cm
24
164 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Marcinkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson dives in and grabs Marcinkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marcinkiewicz pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Marcinkiewicz counter with a right hand.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Marcinkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut.
Konrad Marcinkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Robinson.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson shoots and misses

and Marcinkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marcinkiewicz.
Marcinkiewicz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Marcinkiewicz.
Robinson looks gassed!
Marcinkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marcinkiewicz walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marcinkiewicz with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Marcinkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcinkiewicz.
Marcinkiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marcinkiewicz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed

and Marcinkiewicz counters with a crisp one two that drops Robinson! Marcinkiewicz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Robinson to his feet! Robinson is in big trouble!

Robinson is rocked!
Marcinkiewicz throws a right hand that misses

and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marcinkiewicz!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marcinkiewicz is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Marcinkiewicz 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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Marcinkiewicz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marcinkiewicz moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marcinkiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcinkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcinkiewicz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Marcinkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcinkiewicz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Marcinkiewicz in his guard.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

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.
Marcinkiewicz wants to get up but he can't break Robinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Robinson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcinkiewicz defends well.

Robinson working for a triangle but Marcinkiewicz defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Robinson has his foot on Marcinkiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcinkiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Marcinkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcinkiewicz.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Marcinkiewicz missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Marcinkiewicz misses.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Robinson misses with a takedown

and Marcinkiewicz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marcinkiewicz.
Konrad Marcinkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Robinson.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcinkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marcinkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcinkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marcinkiewicz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Marcinkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Marcinkiewicz lands a left hand.
Marcinkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robinsons head.
Marcinkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Marcinkiewicz lands a left hand.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Marcinkiewicz finish him?
Marcinkiewicz is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Marcinkiewicz lands with a left to the head.
Marcinkiewicz is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marcinkiewicz down to the mat. Marcinkiewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robinson walks into a left hand.
Marcinkiewicz tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Marcinkiewicz scores with a punch to the head.
Sambo Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcinkiewicz lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.

Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcinkiewicz moves into full guard.
Marcinkiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcinkiewicz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marcinkiewicz keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Marcinkiewicz is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Marcinkiewicz is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Marcinkiewicz keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.

Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Marcinkiewicz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Marcinkiewicz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Marcinkiewicz!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Robinson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcinkiewicz is staying tight to Robinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.

That's four 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.
Marcinkiewicz controlling from side mount.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konrad Marcinkiewicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Robinson fails with the takedown
and Marcinkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robinson is defended easily by Marcinkiewicz.
Marcinkiewicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Konrad Marcinkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Marcinkiewicz circles away easily
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcinkiewicz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcinkiewicz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Marcinkiewicz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcinkiewicz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Konrad Marcinkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcinkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Marcinkiewicz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Marcinkiewicz finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Marcinkiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcinkiewicz lands with a nice combination. Robinson backs away looking to recover.

Marcinkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcinkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcinkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.

That has opened up Sambo Robinson's cut even more.
Marcinkiewicz lands with a right to the head.

Marcinkiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Marcinkiewicz to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcinkiewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Marcinkiewicz had a free shot at his head there.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Marcinkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Marcinkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcinkiewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Marcinkiewicz stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcinkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Marcinkiewicz.
Marcinkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Marcinkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has Marcinkiewicz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marcinkiewicz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marcinkiewicz has Robinson pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marcinkiewicz.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short left from Marcinkiewicz.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marcinkiewicz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marcinkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcinkiewicz lands an uppercut.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Marcinkiewicz.

Marcinkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Marcinkiewicz.
Marcinkiewicz scores with a decent looking hook.
Marcinkiewicz lands a really nice looking cross but Robinson seems unphased.
Konrad Marcinkiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson darts in trying to clinch
and Marcinkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marcinkiewicz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marcinkiewicz misses with an uppercut

and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marcinkiewicz!
Marcinkiewicz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sambo Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcinkiewicz tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Marcinkiewicz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marcinkiewicz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Marcinkiewicz!