PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Robbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlito Barzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlito Barzini will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Robbins
vs
Barzini

189 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 - 4 - 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, Carlito Barzini!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robbins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barzini fails with the takedown

and Robbins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robbins.
Robbins is trying to break the clinch but Barzini is controlling him.

Robbins has picked Barzini up - he's going for a ride! Robbins dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barzini is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold.
Barzini trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robbins is looking for a kimura but Barzini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robbins to get the leverage.
Robbins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barzini on the ground.

Robbins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Barzini trying to hold on to Robbins's head to control him but Robbins postures up.
Barzini moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barzini has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robbins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barzini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barzini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins wanted to stand there but Barzini had control of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlito Barzini wasn't active enough on the ground.
Robbins misses with a double jab.
Carlito Barzini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barzini dives in and grabs Robbins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robbins pushes down on Barzini's head and hops out.
Barzini doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Robbins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robbins.
Ollie Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlito Barzini.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barzini misses with a takedown attempt

and Robbins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robbins.
Barzini keeps control of Robbins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barzini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robbins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robbins tries to circle away but Barzini has him pinned against the cage.
Robbins wants to get back to striking at distance but Barzini won't allow it.
Robbins leaning against his opponent.

Robbins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Barzini clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ollie Robbins will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Robbins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barzini shoots and misses

and Robbins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robbins is trying to force a seperation but Barzini has the dominant position.

Robbins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barzini shoots and misses

and Robbins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robbins wants to break free but Barzini has control.

Robbins manages to pull guard.
Barzini wants to control from the top but Robbins keeps moving.

Barzini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barzini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barzini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barzini won't allow Robbins to sweep him here.
Robbins is looking to stand up but Barzini isn't so interested in that idea.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Barzini from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barzini with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barzini wants to stand but Robbins is controlling his posture from full guard.
Robbins keeping moving, preventing Barzini from controlling successfully.
Barzini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Carlito Barzini was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Robbins swings for the body but Barzini moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barzini misses with a takedown attempt

and Robbins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ollie Robbins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlito Barzini.

Robbins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barzini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Robbins is fending him off so far but Barzini persists. Nope, Robbins circles away and we're back to standing.
Barzini doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Robbins counters by clinching up.
Barzini is breathing heavily.
Robbins is trying to break free.

Robbins jumps into guard, dragging Barzini to the mat.

Barzini drops back looking for a leg! Robbins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robbins manages to kick Barzini off! Barzini jumps back into Robbins's guard.
Barzini stops Robbins from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Barzini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barzini wants to stand and escape but instead Robbins has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Barzini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robbins stands up over Barzini, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robbins tries to stand but Barzini is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Robbins throwing strikes from guard but Barzini blocks nicely.
Robbins won't allow Barzini to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Robbins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ollie Robbins dominated that second round.
That's time! Robbins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barzini tries to sprawl but Robbins drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Robbins wants to work for an arm triangle but Barzini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robbins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Robbins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Robbins there.
Barzini trying to control but Robbins postures up.
Barzini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Robbins is staying active.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robbins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barzini is just riding it out for now. Robbins eventually gives up the hold.

Robbins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barzini defends it well.
Barzini trying to control but Robbins postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Robbins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ollie Robbins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robbins is thwarting Barzini's attempts to control the position.

Robbins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robbins.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barzini trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Carlito Barzini.
Barzini with a lazy takedown attempt

and Robbins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barzini controlling the action here for a moment.

Robbins wants the takedown. Barzini is fighting it off but Robbins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barzini's guard against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Robbins is posturing up here but Barzini has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Robbins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Robbins has to tap! Slick submission there by Barzini!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlito Barzini!