PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Allen Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Zanotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zanotto has chosen Ben Zanotto -by- Rancid as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Robinson
vs
Zanotto

190 cm
25
201 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

183 cm
32
195 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Robinson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Zanotto!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zanotto loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson lands a nice shot that snaps Zanotto's head back.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson throws the left hand but Zanotto avoids the punch easily.
Zanotto misses the shot to the body.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ben Zanotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Zanotto lands with a shot to the body.
Zanotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.

Zanotto drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zanotto working the body and head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson regains half guard, as Zanotto was trying to land strikes.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zanotto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanotto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zanotto trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Robinson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zanotto.
Zanotto being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zanotto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zanotto throws an elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zanotto's guard. Nice move by Robinson !

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stand but Zanotto is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zanotto wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zanotto holds on and takes a little breather.
Robinson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Stockton Cardio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zanotto is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zanotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson .
Zanotto swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Zanotto misses with a looping left.
Robinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Zanotto misses.
Zanotto tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Robinson gets a clinch.
Zanotto blocking some punches.
Zanotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zanotto can't get the takedown.
Zanotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Zanotto avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson working Zanotto over with knees to the body.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zanotto has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Allen Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Zanotto.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Robinson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson pushes Zanotto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zanotto.
Zanotto blocking some punches.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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 Allen Robinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zanotto swings widly with a right hand

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Zanotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson .
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zanotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Zanotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Robinson .
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Robinson .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson pushes Zanotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zanotto.
Zanotto tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Zanotto back against the cage.
Zanotto blocking some punches.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Zanotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zanotto.
Zanotto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zanotto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Robinson .
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson .
Zanotto throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robinson .
A body shot lands from Robinson .
Robinson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zanotto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tries to work over Zanotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zanotto.
Robinson lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Zanotto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zanotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zanotto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zanotto's elbow.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zanotto has Robinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson working aggressively here.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robinson .
A frustrated look appears on Zanotto's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto prevents a body shot from Robinson .
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Zanotto.
A right hook to the body lands for Robinson .
Zanotto lands an uppercut.
Zanotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson has Zanotto pressed against the cage, preventing Zanotto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zanotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zanotto prevents a body shot from Robinson .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zanotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Zanotto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slow jab from Zanotto misses its intended target.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Zanotto swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Robinson counters by clinching up.
Zanotto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Allen Robinson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zanotto.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zanotto backwards.
Robinson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robinson .
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
Zanotto has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanotto is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Allen Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Zanotto.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Zanotto has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robinson after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Zanotto wants a takedown but no success here.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Zanotto avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zanotto.
Zanotto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson lands with a right to the head.
Zanotto misses with some punches.
Robinson is leaning against Zanotto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zanotto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson .
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zanotto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zanotto prevents a body shot from Robinson .
Robinson blocks a body shot from Zanotto.
Zanotto misses with some punches.
Robinson lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson .
Robinson misses with some punches.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zanotto misses with the head strike.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zanottos head.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Zanotto's takedown attempt.
Robinson tries to work over Zanotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zanotto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Robinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zanotto.
Robinson tries to work over Zanotto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zanotto wants to take the fight to the mat but Robinson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zanotto is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson lands with a left to the head.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zanotto can't get the takedown.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Zanotto's takedown attempt.
Robinson has a couple of punches blocked by Zanotto.
Zanotto blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zanotto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Robinson .
Zanotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Robinson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zanotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Zanotto. Beautiful body shot.
Zanotto misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Zanotto coming out on top.
Zanotto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Robinson rather than just go for the knockout.
Zanotto throws a lazy uppercut

and Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Zanotto.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson misses with a knee strike.

Zanotto wants the takedown. Robinson is fighting it off but Zanotto persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robinson 's guard against the cage.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Zanotto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zanotto working away.
Robinson tries to bench press Zanotto off him but Zanotto keeps the position.
Zanotto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zanotto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Robinson dodges the ground and pound from Zanotto.
Robinson pushes Zanotto away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zanotto gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Robinson is right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to control Zanotto's posture but Zanotto avoids it.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zanotto thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson 's head.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
Zanotto moves nicely into side control.
Zanotto working away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zanotto with the ground and pound but Robinson regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zanotto.
Ben Zanotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Zanotto throws a big elbow that misses.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Zanotto from controlling successfully.
Zanotto postures up in Robinson 's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Zanotto controlling him for the moment.
Zanotto throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Zanotto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanotto throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zanotto keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zanotto's guard.

Robinson stands and steps away. Zanotto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allen Robinson .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robinson , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 38:38
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 40:36
Judge William Gold scores the fight 38:38

The fight is ruled a majority draw!