PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorcan Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Lorcan Collins has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Robinson
vs
Collins

181 cm
25
164 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

172 cm
21
169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorcan Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson blocks the body kick.
Collins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.

Collins lands a left and a right that send Robinson crashing to the mat, dazed. Collins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Robinson is rocked!

It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Robinson gets the takedown into side control.
Oh Robinson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Collins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Collins!
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Collins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson working for a triangle but Collins defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.

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.

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.

Robinson kicks Collins off and gets to his feet.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Collins.
Robinson closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lorcan Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Collins misses with a wild combination.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Collins tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Collins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Robinson instigates a clinch.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lorcan Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Collins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lorcan Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins throws a nice head kick!

Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Collins blocks with his arms.
Robinson keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins is looking to control Robinson's arms but Robinson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Collins has his back to the cage.

Robinson pulls guard successfully.

Robinson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Collins throws a lazy head kick

and Robinson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Collins!
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Robinson has control of Collins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Collins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws some wild stikes that Collins manages to avoid easily.

Robinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Collins has worked his arm free - good work by Collins!
Collins tries to improve position but can't.

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.
Collins stops Robinson from passing to mount.
Collins taking punishment in the form of punches.

Robinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collins, who protects the arm well.

Robinson swings around for an armbar but Collins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Collins is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson is looking to stand up but Collins isn't so interested in that idea.

Robinson has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Collins stops Robinson from standing up.

Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Collins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambo Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Robinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Collins throws a head kick that misses

and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Collins's guard.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson throws and elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Robinson's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins stops Robinson from standing up.

Robinson pushes Collins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Robinson gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Collins sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson is looking to stall here but Collins recovers full guard.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two 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.

Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Collins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Robinson pushes Collins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Collins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lorcan Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sambo Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Collins.

Sambo Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Collins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Collins misses

and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Collins has wrist control.
Collins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Collins 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 trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Collins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Collins has escaped and now he's on top!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sambo Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robinson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sambo Robinson!