PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfred Trent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilfred Trent told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Robbins
vs
Trent

189 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ollie Robbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilfred Trent!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trent goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Ollie Robbins has been cut.
Trent takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Trent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Trent. Those never looked like landing.
Trent misses with a takedown attempt - Robbins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trent comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Trent manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Robbins on his heels. He'll look to pass Robbins's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trent looking to pass the guard.
Robbins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Trent trying to control the position from guard on top but Robbins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trent throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robbins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robbins wants to stand but Trent is controlling the position.
Trent has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trent works over Robbins with some ground and pound from guard.
Robbins is looking to stand back up but Trent counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Robbins.
Trent wants to pass the guard but Robbins is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Trent throwing shots but Robbins is blocking nicely.
Trent content to control rather than advance.
Trent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wilfred Trent was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Trent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Robbins did well to prevent Trent getting side control.
Trent controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trent is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robbins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Trent is looking to advance position but Robbins won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent is keen to just control but Robbins is a slippery customer.
Trent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trent lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Robbins is trying to stand up here but Trent is controlling him well.
Trent scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Trent there.
Trent winds up and cracks Robbins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Trent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robbins is refusing to be controlled, as Trent sits in half guard.
Trent with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Robbins is trying to stand up here but Trent is controlling him well.
Robbins is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent is taking a breather. Robbins 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.
Trent is thwarting Robbins's attempts to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wilfred Trent.
Robbins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trent fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trent throws a series of strikes that have Robbins backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trent looks to land a combination but Robbins avoids it well.
Trent throws a series of strikes that have Robbins backpedaling.
Trent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Trent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ollie Robbins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Trent. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trent.
Robbins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Trent.

Robbins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trent to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trent accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trent scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trent scoring with some ground and pound.
Trent controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Robbins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet but Trent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trent works over Robbins with some ground and pound from guard.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet but Trent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trent working some strikes from top position.
Robbins keeping full guard, as Trent tries to pass.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Trent isn't so interested in that idea.
Trent advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trent trying to control the pace.
Trent tries to pass to full mount but Robbins defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trent stalling.
Trent stops Robbins from getting back to his feet.
Trent working over Robbins with some ground and pound. Robbins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Trent is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trent landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trent in particular looking to stall.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wilfred Trent wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trent fails to land the takedown.
Trent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trent misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trent swinging wildly here.
Wilfred Trent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbins stuffs the takedown.
Ollie Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilfred Trent.
Trent fails to land the takedown.
Trent looks to land a combination but Robbins avoids it well.
Trent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robbins avoids it really well and circles away.
Trent connects with a body shot that sends Robbins's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfred Trent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ollie Robbins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.

Trent misses with a few strikes there.
Trent tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robbins swivels and escapes.

Trent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robbins is trying to defend but Trent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robbins trying to control but Trent postures up.
Trent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Trent wants to take a breather but Robbins is having none of it.
Robbins wants to get back to his feet.
Robbins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wilfred Trent wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trent dives in for a single leg takedown but Robbins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Robbins breaks from the clinch.

Trent closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trent lands in his opponent's guard.
Trent slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robbins taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Robbins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Trent moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Trent cracks Robbins with a big right hand but Robbins just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robbins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trent in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Trent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trent is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robbins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trent trying to control the position but Robbins is working away.
Trent scores with punches from side control.
Robbins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins struggling a bit here.
Trent is chipping away with strikes.
Robbins pushes Trent away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Trent gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Trent tries for a kimura but Robbins is defending well.
Trent is looking to take a break and control but Robbins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trent is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robbins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wilfred Trent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robbins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Trent is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robbins will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trent scoring with punches from side control.
The referee asks Trent politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trent prefers to stall for the moment though.
Trent prevents Robbins from escaping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here as Trent stalls from top position.

Trent is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robbins has escaped the position, nice work there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilfred Trent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trent winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilfred Trent!