PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Robinson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sidney Samson- Riverside. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
zinger

171 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for zinger with that takedown attempt.
zinger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and zinger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Robinson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
zinger looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and zinger counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Robinson's guard now.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger controlling from the top position.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
zinger stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
zinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger controlling from side mount.

zinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
zinger is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

zinger decides to stand up, so the ref orders Robinson to his feet.
Ben Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss

so zinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
zinger stops Robinson from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Robinson is trying to stand.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
zinger moves nicely into side control.
Robinson is trying to buck zinger off.

zinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
zinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but zinger drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by zinger.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
zinger grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple.
zinger wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
zinger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Robinson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from zinger does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and zinger counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
zinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
zinger pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson is trying to stand.
zinger wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.

zinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Robinson defends it well.
Robinson is staying active underneath zinger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
zinger is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for zinger on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahmad zinger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and zinger counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
zinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

zinger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
zinger slips under a jab from Robinson.
A punch combination from zinger misses.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and zinger counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
Robinson really wants to buck zinger off and get back to his feet.
zinger controlling from the full mount.
zinger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

zinger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Robinson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
zinger is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Robinson's shoulder. That is not cool.

zinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is not content to let zinger control the position.
zinger working the ground and pound.

zinger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
zinger wants to stand but Robinson has his arm trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
zinger wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
zinger tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
zinger trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and zinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
zinger prevents Robinson from escaping the position.

zinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but zinger has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is not content to let zinger control the position.
zinger advances to mount.
zinger moves to take his opponent's back.
Robinson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

zinger is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Robinson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from zinger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ahmad zinger!