PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio De Souza (ranked 910 p4p, 130 weight class) and Tommy Robinson (ranked 1011 p4p, 145 weight class). Rogerio De Souza had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

De Souza
vs
Robinson

190 cm
22
196 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

192 cm
22
199 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from De Souza.
De Souza ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
De Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson swings for the body but De Souza moves out of range.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.

De Souza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Robinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Robinson is trying to keep De Souza in close.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Souza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Souza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Souza trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Souza. De Souza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tommy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

De Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
Robinson is in trouble now - De Souza has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza takes Robinson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Robinson is in trouble.

De Souza has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Robinson is in real trouble here. De Souza gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Robinson is tapping out! De Souza wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rogerio De Souza!