PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen Into Battle by Ensiferum as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Robinson
vs
Erikson

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
17
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Erikson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Erikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Erikson as Robinson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zachary Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erikson swivels and escapes.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erikson throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Erikson finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Erikson dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Erikson 's head and hops out.
Robinson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson misses with a combination

and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Robinson.

Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Erikson stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.

Erikson drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erikson is looking for the KO!

It looks like Zachary Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
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!
Erikson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Robinson! He's out on his feet! Erikson rushes in and drops Robinson with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'