PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by RATM - Snakecharmer. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Robinson
vs
Moxley

183 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Moxley.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson.
Moxley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Moxley has the dominant position.
Moxley wants a takedown.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Moxley has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson wants to break free but Moxley has control.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Moxley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Moxley is looking for a takedown.

Moxley tightens his grip and picks Robinson up, before dumping him to the ground. Robinson manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moxley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Robinson dives on top into guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Moxley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Moxley throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Robinson escapes and throws Moxley's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Robinson decides to stand back up.

Robinson darts in and clinches Moxley up against the cage.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robinson wants to break free but Moxley has control.
Moxley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandon Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Moxley is trying to drag Robinson to the mat but Robinson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Robinson lands a nice uppercut.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moxley.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Robinson jumps guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but Moxley is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Moxley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Robinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Robinson has escaped and now he's on top!
Robinson wants to stand but Moxley is controlling his posture from full guard.

Moxley has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson gets to his feet. Moxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Robinson has his takedown stuffed

so Moxley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson is breathing heavily.

Moxley drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Moxley off! Moxley jumps back into Robinson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moxley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Robinson kicks Moxley off and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Moxley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moxley but Moxley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moxley avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moxley swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.

Moxley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moxley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to escape but Moxley is in control.

Moxley tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.

Moxley is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well.

Moxley is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Moxley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moxley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Moxley goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Robinson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moxley's guard! Nice work there by Robinson!

Moxley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Moxley blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson stands up and waves to Moxley to follow him.
Robinson misses with a hook. Moxley ducked under it nicely.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxley circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson doesn't manage to clinch there - Moxley circles away.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Moxley misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brandon Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Moxley shoots in.
Brandon Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Moxley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moxley circles away.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moxley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Moxley fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Moxley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Moxley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Moxley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moxley but great work by Robinson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley struggling a bit here.

Robinson decides to stand back up. Robinson steps back and let's Moxley get back to his feet.
Moxley slips a straight right by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to clinch.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moxley backs up against the cage.
Robinson with a poor takedown

and Moxley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Moxley drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Moxley off! Moxley jumps back into Robinson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moxley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley scoring with some ground and pound.

Moxley drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Moxley as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Robinson screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Moxley! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jon Moxley!
Jon Moxley tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.