PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Antonio Rodriguez Chavez Jr (ranked 5742 p4p, 4162 weight class) and Matt Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr
vs
Robinson

183 cm
18
135
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
130
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Antonio Rodriguez Chavez Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries to move into range but Rodriguez Chavez Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Robinson rushes Rodriguez Chavez Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rodriguez Chavez Jr.

Robinson pulls Rodriguez Chavez Jr into guard.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rodriguez Chavez Jr's guard.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson seems keen to control Rodriguez Chavez Jr's posture.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.

Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez Chavez Jr is aware though and is defending well.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr gets to his feet. Robinson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two 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.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.

Robinson rushes Rodriguez Chavez Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Rodriguez Chavez Jr - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Robinson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Robinson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodriguez Chavez Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Rodriguez Chavez Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Jose Antonio Rodriguez Chavez Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Robinson.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez Chavez Jr defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Rodriguez Chavez Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Robinson tries to get set, Rodriguez Chavez Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Robinson manages to avoid the attempt.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Rodriguez Chavez Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robinson is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez Chavez Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robinson down to the mat. Robinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodriguez Chavez Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodriguez Chavez Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jose Antonio Rodriguez Chavez Jr will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez Chavez Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Rodriguez Chavez Jr tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rodriguez Chavez Jr somewhat.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Rodriguez Chavez Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
Robinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rodriguez Chavez Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Antonio Rodriguez Chavez Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez Chavez Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robinson is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rodriguez Chavez Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is pressing down on Rodriguez Chavez Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodriguez Chavez Jr is holding on for now.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez Chavez Jr is working away.
Robinson is taking a breather. Rodriguez Chavez Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Rodriguez Chavez Jr defends it.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is trying to control but can't.
Robinson is keen to just control but Rodriguez Chavez Jr is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rodriguez Chavez Jr to the ground. Robinson is now in Rodriguez Chavez Jr's guard.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr fails to pull guard.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Rodriguez Chavez Jr has him pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr breaks from the clinch.

Robinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Robinson lands in his opponent's guard.
Robinson pushes down on Rodriguez Chavez Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Robinson feints and as Rodriguez Chavez Jr raises his hands in defense, Robinson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robinson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez Chavez Jr's head.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriguez Chavez Jr, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rodriguez Chavez Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Rodriguez Chavez Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.

Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodriguez Chavez Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Robinson stands up from Rodriguez Chavez Jr's guard - Robinson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodriguez Chavez Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is not content to let Robinson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is stalling here. Rodriguez Chavez Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Robinson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rodriguez Chavez Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Robinson controlling the position well.
Robinson is staying active underneath Rodriguez Chavez Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr is really struggling to control Robinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Rodriguez Chavez Jr wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to strike from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

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