PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Susie QQ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Robinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Susie QQ's chin.

Robinson
vs
QQ

175 cm
22
165 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

177 cm
21
163 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Susie QQ!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by QQ.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from QQ.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and QQ has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from QQ and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice takedown defense from Robinson. No joy for QQ on that attempt.
QQ moves away from the strike by Robinson.

QQ pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Robinson.
QQ misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Susie QQ has been cut.
QQ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Robinson throws a head kick but QQ moves out of range.
Robinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
QQ takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
QQ doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
QQ slips a straight right by Robinson.
QQ shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but QQ keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Susie QQ.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
QQ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
QQ tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by QQ.
QQ tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
QQ works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
QQ fails in his attempt to clinch.
QQ tries to clinch up.
QQ blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but QQ moves away.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but QQ is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson scores with a one two! QQ had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
QQ misses with a straight left.
QQ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
QQ fails in his attempt to clinch.
QQ moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
QQ throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson is looking to wear down QQ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
QQ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson throws the left hand but QQ avoids the punch easily.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
QQ is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
QQ avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson misses with a straight right.
QQ has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from QQ there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
QQ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
QQ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
QQ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to QQ's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Susie QQ's cut.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

QQ wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
QQ keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
QQ tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on QQ's shoulder, as QQ tries to avoid the shot.
QQ throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but QQ is out of range.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and QQ counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
QQ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
QQ is looking to pass Robinson's guard but actually Robinson recovers to full guard.
QQ stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

QQ avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
QQ wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
QQ content to stall in guard here.
QQ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.

QQ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. QQ eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
QQ thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

QQ is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
QQ is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but QQ is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but QQ keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
QQ gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Robinson.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
QQ is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Tim Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and QQ counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and QQ counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by QQ.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but QQ has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson taking a breather.

QQ has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
QQ wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

QQ 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.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
QQ is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
QQ parries the strikes from Robinson easily there. Robinson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable QQ to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Susie QQ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Susie QQ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

QQ fails in his attempt to clinch.
QQ doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from QQ misses the target.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to de liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
QQ is looking to clinch.
QQ avoids the head kick by Robinson.
QQ with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

QQ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson wants to stand and escape but instead QQ has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
QQ trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
QQ tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.

Robinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
QQ wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side
and Robinson counters with a low kick, right behind QQ 's knee.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and QQ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

QQ closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
QQ stalling.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
QQ forces his way into half guard.
QQ wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
QQ winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
QQ thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Robinson is looking to control QQ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Robinson avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to roll over but QQ keeps him under control.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
QQ preventing the sweep.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
QQ wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson wants to hit a switch here but QQ passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robinson there!
QQ tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.

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 working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! QQ connects with a massive shot to the dome!
QQ landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
QQ wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
QQ pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
QQ connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson tries to lock up and control but QQ gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tim Robinson.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

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