PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Lexington (ranked 5651 p4p, 4686 weight class) and John Robinson (ranked 591 p4p, 536 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lexington
vs
Robinson

186 cm
25
175
5 - 14 - 0

178 cm
25
180
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamari Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lexington instigates a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Robinson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lexington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Lexington avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Lexington is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lexington's elbow.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lexington is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lexington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamari Lexington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Lexington moved out of range.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown but Robinson shows good takedown defense.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lexington gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Lexington avoids it well.
Lexington wants to clinch

and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lexington's guard.
Robinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robinson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lexington is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.

Lexington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Robinson has his hands clasped together but Lexington extends and breaks Robinson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lexington.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamari Lexington!