PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong has chosen System of a Down - BYOB as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
Armstrong

168 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Armstrong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Armstrong breaks the clinch.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Armstrong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Armstrong stalling.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robinson up against the cage.

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Armstrong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Michael Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Michael Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Armstrong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Robinson if he has to take too many more of those.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
Armstrong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson's head.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Armstrong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Robinson shoots and misses

and Armstrong counters by clinching up.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Armstrong moves into the clinch.
Armstrong lands a knee to the head.
Robinson can't get the takedown.
Armstrong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Armstrong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Armstrong scores with a hook to the body.
Armstrong lands a nice knee to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robinson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Armstrong lands an elbow just above Robinson 's eye.
Armstrong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Robinson's defenses.

Armstrong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong lands a two punch combo.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armstrong is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Armstrong circles away and we're back to standing.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Robinson.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Armstrong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Robinson wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Robinson drags him back down.

Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Armstrong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
Robinson prevents Armstrong from escaping the position.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Robinson is working to tighten is grip on Armstrong's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Armstrong has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Robinson is really squeezing tight and eventually Armstrong passes out! Robinson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nathan Robinson!