PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa. Khali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Masters of Mixed Martial Arts . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Robinson
vs
Khali

181 cm
25
164 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
162 lbs
16 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Khali does no damage.
Khali thows a body shot but no joy.

Robinson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Khali!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khali tries to buck Robinson off but he can't manage it.
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Robinson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khali trying desperately to get to his feet.
Robinson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Khali tries to buck Robinson off but he can't manage it.
Robinson lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson landing shots from mount.

Robinson wants to finish this one by submission but Khali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robinson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You get the feeling that Khali really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Robinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Khali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Robinson has control of Khali's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Khali regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson won't let Khali get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Khali looks gassed!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson landing strikes from the mount and Khali is in trouble!

Robinson wants to finish this one by submission but Khali is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Robinson.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Khali hang on?
Robinson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Robinson working Khali over with strikes here.

Khali defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Khali really wants to buck Robinson off and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for a submission but Khali is keeping him at bay.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khali wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Robinson lands a big shot there that rocks Khali but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Robinson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Robinson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Robinson extends the arm and Khali is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambo Robinson!