PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
Knox

190 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Knox. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Robinson rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Knox throws a combination that misses

and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Knox controls his leg.
Knox wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson wants to stand up but Knox is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Knox pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knox looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a combination

and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Knox fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Knox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but instead Knox has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Robinson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knox has passed into half guard!
Knox wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knox slows the pace down in half guard.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson is looking to control Knox's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Robinson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox misses with a combination

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knox wants to stall.
Knox tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Knox can't get the takedown.
Knox 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox can't break the clinch.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Knox manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jack Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Knox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Knox won't allow it.
Robinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knox tries to clinch up

so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knox wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.

Robinson stands and steps away. Knox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Knox misses with a two punch combination.

Robinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knox, pushing him back against the cage.
Knox is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knox down to the mat. Knox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knox misses with a double jab
and Robinson counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Robinson gets a clinch.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Robinson breaks the clinch.

Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knox is looking to escape.
Robinson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox is in a horrible position here. Robinson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Robinson.

Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knox is trying to escape the mount.
Knox is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks from Knox's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Robinson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Knox is on top in guard.
Jack Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Knox manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Robinson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knox.
Knox has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knox tries to clinch

and Robinson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Knox's guard now.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Knox is retaining full guard.
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stand but Knox has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Knox wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Robinson clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Knox avoids nicely.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Knox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Knox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Knox 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.
Knox looking for a takedown.
Jack Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Knox.
Robinson prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The is referee keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Robinson lands a takedown into guard.
Knox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knox is keeping the position for now.
Andy Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson stops Knox from standing up.

Robinson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Knox is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Robinson, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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