PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragoslav has chosen Disturbed - Indestructible as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Robinson
vs
Dragoslav

194 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
273 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trey Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Dragoslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson blocks a head kick by Dragoslav.
Robinson swings for the body but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trey Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragoslav fails with a takedown attempt.

Dragoslav shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.
Dragoslav trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Dragoslav is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragoslav on the ground.
Dragoslav controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dragoslav trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dragoslav is controlling him.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.

Dragoslav drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Dragoslav off! Dragoslav jumps back into Robinson's guard.
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dragoslav decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragoslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Dragoslav fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Dragoslav will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trey Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Dragoslav.
Dragoslav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson cracks Dragoslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dragoslav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragoslav looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragoslav moves away.
Robinson is looking to wear down Dragoslav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson misses the body punch

and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dragoslav throwing shots but Robinson is blocking nicely.

Dragoslav decides to stand up.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dragoslav moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Dragoslav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot

and Dragoslav holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dragoslav keeps control of Robinson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Dragoslav has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.

Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dragoslav on the side of the head.
Robinson misses the body punch

and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!

Dragoslav with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragoslav controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dragoslav looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
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 Trey Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson misses with an uppercut

and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into side control.
Robinson is being controlled here.
Robinson trying to control but Dragoslav flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Nikola Dragoslav has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dragoslav looking for the choke from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson staying busy and making it hard for Dragoslav to control.
Dragoslav misses with an elbow to the head.
Robinson trying to control the position but Dragoslav manages to sink in the hooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragoslav patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dragoslav is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dragoslav struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control but not successfully.
Robinson is trying to remain composed but Dragoslav is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Will Dragoslav go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dragoslav biding his time, controlling Robinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Robinson fending off the submission attempt from Dragoslav.
Robinson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Dragoslav looking for the RNC.
Dragoslav gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Dragoslav has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dragoslav patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dragoslav has Robinson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Dragoslav has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A lull in the action here.

Robinson showing good submission defense here.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Dragoslav won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragoslav is riding his opponent, not letting Robinson buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav is not going to allow Robinson to sit and survive in this position.

Dragoslav is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robinson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Dragoslav looking for the choke but no joy.
Robinson trying to control the hands but Dragoslav won't let him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dragoslav biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikola Dragoslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A big left from Robinson misses.
Robinson swings for the body but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragoslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Dragoslav listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dragoslav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav avoids the body shot from Robinson.

Dragoslav shoots in and gets a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragoslav wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

Dragoslav stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragoslav dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Robinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Robinson tries to get out of the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Dragoslav from controlling successfully.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dragoslav is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dragoslav shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dragoslav moves away.
Dragoslav fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson digs a good hook to Dragoslav's body.
Dragoslav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dragoslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Trey Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikola Dragoslav.
Dragoslav is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson takes a swing at Dragoslav's ribcage but misses.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Trey Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragoslav tries to clinch up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Dragoslav avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson throws a body punch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Dragoslav drops his hands momentarily and Robinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragoslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikola Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Dragoslav's ribs.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson cracks Dragoslav with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Robinson coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson jabs Dragoslav to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Dragoslav moves away and avoids it.
Robinson misses with the combination.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Dragoslav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragoslav.
Robinson throws a right hand that misses
and Dragoslav counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check.
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Dragoslav lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Robinson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Robinson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Trey Robinson waved his t-shirt featuring Global MMA Gear's logo in front of the cameras.