PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Robinson
vs
Layden

180 cm
28
158 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
155 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mitch Layden!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layden lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Layden misses.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Robinson digs a good hook to Layden's body.
Robinson throws a right hand that Layden ducks under and follows up with a left that Layden also avoids with ease.
Layden shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Layden moves away.
Layden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Layden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Layden at a distance.
Robinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Layden's hands.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Layden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Robinson misses.
Layden takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson gets caught flat footed, as Layden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Layden trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
Layden throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layden trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Layden's corner is telling him to maintain position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mitch Layden hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Layden missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Layden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Layden.
Carlton Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Layden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Layden.
Robinson jabs Layden right on the nose. Layden blinks but takes it well.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Layden in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Layden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson swings for the body but Layden moves out of range.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Layden.
Layden fails to land the takedown.
Layden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlton Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Layden.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
Robinson catches Layden with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Layden shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson is looking to wear down Layden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson jabs Layden to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Layden. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Robinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Robinson as he jumps to the side.
Layden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Robinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Robinson scores with a nice head shot.
Layden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Robinson swivels and escapes.
Layden lands a jab-cross combination.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson cracks Layden with a good jab.
Robinson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Layden under the eye.
Layden fails with a takedown attempt.
Layden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Layden is rocked!

It looks like Mitch Layden has been cut.
Layden walks into a left hand.
Layden is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Layden takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson drops Layden with a huge uppercut! Layden drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Robinson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Robinson!
Carlton Robinson thanked the fans post fight for their support.