PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cheeks Clapperton (ranked 4638 p4p, 3253 weight class) and Georgie Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgie Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Clapperton
vs
Robinson

177 cm
18
179
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
169
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cheeks Clapperton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgie Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clapperton fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clapperton walks into a jab.
Jab from Robinson.

Clapperton gets a double leg takedown into Robinson's guard.
Clapperton wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Clapperton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Clapperton trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clapperton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clapperton landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clapperton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clapperton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clapperton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clapperton postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Clapperton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Clapperton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clapperton throws a big elbow that misses.
Clapperton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clapperton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clapperton trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Clapperton gets a takedown into half guard.
Clapperton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clapperton working the head and body with strikes.
Clapperton is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson won't allow Clapperton to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clapperton.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clapperton lands with a punch from half guard.
Clapperton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clapperton is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Clapperton there.
Clapperton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Clapperton.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clapperton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Clapperton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Clapperton there.
Clapperton trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Robinson looks winded!
Clapperton wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Nice strikes from Clapperton there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clapperton wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clapperton working Robinson over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheeks Clapperton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Clapperton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clapperton showed some decent athleticism there.

Robinson is defending against the submission attempts here by Clapperton.
Clapperton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Clapperton is very close to passing his half guard.
Clapperton is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clapperton drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Clapperton sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Clapperton.
Clapperton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Clapperton sits in half guard.
Clapperton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clapperton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

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.
Clapperton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clapperton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clapperton.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clapperton.
Clapperton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Clapperton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clapperton is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clapperton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clapperton working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Clapperton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clapperton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robinson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clapperton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clapperton uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson.
Clapperton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Clapperton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clapperton landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Robinson looks a forlorn figure.
Clapperton lands a couple of good shots and Robinson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Clapperton lands a shot to the body.
Robinson is covering up but some of the strikes from Clapperton are getting through and doing damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clapperton lands a shot to the head.
Clapperton throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clapperton misses with a punch to the head.

Clapperton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Clapperton connects with a big shot to the side of Robinson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cheeks Clapperton dominated that second round.
That's time! Clapperton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Robinson misses with a hook. Clapperton ducked under it nicely.
Robinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cheeks Clapperton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clapperton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clapperton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
Clapperton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clapperton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clapperton somewhat.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
Clapperton takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Clapperton avoids it well.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clapperton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice defenses there by Clapperton.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Georgie Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clapperton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Clapperton is working for a submission of some sort.
Clapperton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clapperton.
Georgie Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clapperton trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Clapperton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson has hold of Clapperton's hands but Clapperton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clapperton throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Clapperton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clapperton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clapperton lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Clapperton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Clapperton seems to be looking for submissions.
Clapperton moves into full mount! Robinson won't be happy about that!
Robinson is bucking up trying to escape but Clapperton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Clapperton with a couple of short strikes.
Clapperton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robinson?
Clapperton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clapperton raining down shots from the mount!
Clapperton scoring with strikes but Robinson is staying in there.
Clapperton lands a big shot there that rocks Robinson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Clapperton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Robinson hang on?
Clapperton lands a couple of good shots and Robinson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clapperton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Robinson.
Clapperton lands a shot to the body.
Clapperton has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Robinson.
Cheeks Clapperton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clapperton trying to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cheeks Clapperton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clapperton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheeks Clapperton!