PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Robinson (ranked 415 p4p, 60 weight class) and Rick Ambe (ranked 1147 p4p, 147 weight class). Ambe has chosen MASTER P - REPO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Robinson
vs
Ambe

180 cm
26
184 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
184 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very flexible

The Glue Factory

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ambe!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Ambe keeps moving.

Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ambe keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Ambe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Robinson trying to control but Ambe is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ken Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ambe finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Robinson has a takedown stuffed.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ambe as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot by Ambe.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ambe.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ambe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Ambe as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Ambe with a nice cross.
Ambe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ambe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt - Ambe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Ambe's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ambe dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ken Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ambe's waist but Ambe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Ambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ambe continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ambe sprawls well. Ambe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Ambe wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson pushes him away.
We've been informed that Ambe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ambe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and Ambe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Ambe counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Ambe.

Ambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson being controlled against the cage.

Robinson pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ambe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Ambe throws a big elbow that misses.

Robinson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ambe stacks Robinson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ambe!
Ambe is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson wants to control but Ambe postures up.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
Ambe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ambe winds up and cracks Robinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.

Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ambe connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.

Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
Ambe not doing much here.
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Ambe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe drops an elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Ambe prevents Robinson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ambe leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ambe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ambe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ambe thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ambe as he avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ambe defends well and Robinson ends up having to push Ambe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Ambe shows good takedown defense.
Robinson needs to keep his hands up - Ambe had a free shot at his head there.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ambe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ambe throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambe lands a jab to the nose.
Robinson takes one on the button.
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ambe tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ambe to the ground. Ambe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ambe darts in and clinches Robinson up against the cage.
Ambe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Ambe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Robinson up against the cage.

Robinson pulls guard.

Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Ambe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ambe landing with the ground and pound.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Ambe postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Robinson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Robinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ambe trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ambe connects with a couple of short punches.
Ambe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.

Robinson is looking for a triangle but Ambe pushes his legs off easily.
Ambe scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ambe really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ambe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rick Ambe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ambe swivels and escapes.
Robinson takes one on the button.

Robinson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ambe looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ambe prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
Ambe tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ambe keeps working.
Ambe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Robinson stops Ambe from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is keen to just control but Ambe is a slippery customer.
Ambe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ambe controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Ambe is keeping the position.
Ambe looking to control.
Robinson being controlled here momentarily.
Robinson won't allow Ambe to sweep him here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ambe looking to control but Robinson passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Robinson tries to pass to full mount but Ambe defends it.
Ambe tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ambe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson is really struggling to control Ambe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ambe looking for a sweep. Not yet Ambe, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Rick Ambe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ambe as he avoids it easily.
Ambe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ambe circles away.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ambe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Ambe stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Rick Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Ambe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Robinson fails to land.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Robinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ambe walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ambe has managed to clinch.
Ambe lands with a left to the head.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Ambe won't allow it.
Robinson jumps guard but Ambe stands there with Robinson around his waist. Robinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Ambe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ambe misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Ambe swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson jumps guard but Ambe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Ambe holds him up against the cage and eventually Robinson drops back down to his feet.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ambe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe taking a breather.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ambe smiles and moves away.
Ambe scores with a jab.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ambe cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ken Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe scores with a decent looking hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Rick Ambe!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Rick Ambe!

Rick Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
Rick Ambe is the new welterweight champion!
Rick Ambe thanked the fans post fight for their support.