PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Train (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
Train

198 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
26
248 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

The Big Kabosh

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franky Train!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Train buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Train tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Train's guard.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Train is keeping the position.
Robinson prevents Train from getting back to his feet.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Train is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Train wants to get back to his feet but Robinson drags him back down.

Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Train is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Train is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.

Robinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Train has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Robinson but great work by Train.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Train decides to stand back up.
Train leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Train circles away.

Train moves into the clinch successfully.
Robinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Train.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
Train lands a body shot.
Train connects with a nasty looking knee right to Robinson's face.

It looks like Eddy Robinson has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Train throws an elbow but misses.
Train lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Train pulls his leg out and moves away.
Train stuffs the takedown.
Franky Train is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Train. That's going to slow Robinson down.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Train counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jab by Train.
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Train buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Robinson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Train runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franky Train!
During a confident post fight interview, Franky Train thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.