PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Loopy Droopy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Droopy
vs
Robinson

190 cm
22
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes ground

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, Loopy Droopy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Droopy as he avoids it easily.
Droopy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Droopy misses with a few strikes there.
Nice combo by Droopy! Oh, that's hurt him - Robinson falls to the canvas and Droopy follows him into side control.

It looks like Jack Robinson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson is trying to buck Droopy off.

Droopy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Droopy throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Droopy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Droopy with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.

Robinson pushes Droopy up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Loopy Droopy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Robinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Droopy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Droopy wants to get back to striking at distance but Robinson won't allow it.
Droopy lands with a right to the head.
Droopy is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loopy Droopy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Droopy throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
A nice combination there by Droopy.
Droopy misses with the combination.
Droopy is breathing heavily.
Robinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Droopy but Droopy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Robinson clinches with his opponent.
Robinson misses with the head strike.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.
Robinson prevents Droopy from breaking the clinch.
Robinson is trying to drag Droopy to the mat but Droopy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Robinson prevents Droopy from breaking the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Droopy stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Droopy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Droopy won't allow it.
Droopy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but Droopy stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Droopy misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Droopy wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Droopy is trying to break free.

Robinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Droopy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Droopy won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson looking to control.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Droopy pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Robinson controls Droopy momentarily but Droopy frees himself.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Droopy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Droopy.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Droopy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Droopy tries to get out of the position.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Droopy is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loopy Droopy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Robinson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Robinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Robinson pushes Droopy away with a front kick.
Droopy throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Droopy throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Droopy misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Droopy throws out the jab.

Robinson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Droopy keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.

Robinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Robinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Droopy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Droopy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Droopy is squirming around nicely.

That's two 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.
Droopy gets back to half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Droopy is working away.
Droopy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Droopy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Droopy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Droopy is working away.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson keeps Droopy at a distance using the push kick.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Droopy is avoiding it.

Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Droopy in a clinch.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Droopy.

Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Droopy letting Robinson take a breather here.

Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Robinson.

It looks like Loopy Droopy has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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!
Poor strikes thrown by Robinson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robinson closes the distance and pushes Droopy back into the cage.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Droopy pulls his leg out and moves away.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Droopy gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.

Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Droopy's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Droopy duly obliges.
Droopy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Droopy misses with a looping left.
Droopy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Droopy throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Droopy stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson wants to clinch up but Droopy keeps it at a distance.
Droopy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Droopy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.

Robinson drives through and clinches with Droopy against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson wants the takedown. Droopy is fighting it off but Robinson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Droopy's guard against the cage.

Robinson stands up from Droopy's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Robinson throws a head kick that Droopy semi-blocks.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Droopy as he avoids it easily.
Loopy Droopy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Robinson.

Droopy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Droopy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson wants to stand and escape but Droopy is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Droopy 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 to hit a scissor sweep but Droopy is one step ahead there.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Droopy is one step ahead there.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.

Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Droopy is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Droopy keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

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