PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjen Franck Robbery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Franck Robbery
vs
Arvanitidis

174 cm
38
145 lbs
25 - 16 - 2

169 cm
42
156 lbs
32 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Arjen Franck Robbery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jannis Arvanitidis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arvanitidis drops his hands momentarily and Robbery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robbery slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.

Robbery moves into the clinch.
Arvanitidis has Robbery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robbery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Arvanitidis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robbery can't fight it off and eventually Arvanitidis manages to take the fight to the floor. Robbery looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Robbery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arvanitidis defends it easily.

Robbery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arvanitidis defends well.
Arvanitidis is in close to Robbery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arvanitidis stopping the sweep attempt from Robbery.
Robbery is trying to control the position but Arvanitidis postures up.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robbery works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Robbery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Robbery is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbery is looking to sweep but instead, Arvanitidis has passed into half guard.

Robbery actively working from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis drops an elbow to the side of Robbery's head.
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis prevents Robbery from improving his position.
Robbery is not content to let Arvanitidis control the position.
Nice strikes from Arvanitidis there.
Robbery is concentrating on defense, preventing Arvanitidis from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arvanitidis lands a nice short elbow.

Robbery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arvanitidis lands with a punch from half guard.
Arvanitidis slips a nice elbow through Robbery's hands, connecting with Robbery's forehead.
Robbery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arvanitidis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Arvanitidis there.

Robbery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arvanitidis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis prevents Robbery from improving his position.
Robbery taking some punishment here, with Arvanitidis in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robbery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arvanitidis pulls his head out easily.
Robbery trying to control here.

Robbery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis drops an elbow to the side of Robbery's head.
Arvanitidis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arvanitidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arvanitidis is thwarting Robbery's attempts to control the position.
Robbery wants to improve his position but Arvanitidis is controlling well.
Arvanitidis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robbery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arvanitidis is nestled in close to Robbery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arvanitidis thows a huge punch but Robbery dodges it nicely.
Arvanitidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robbery is staying active underneath Arvanitidis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arvanitidis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Robbery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Robbery is rocked!
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Robbery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbery manages to get to full guard.
Arvanitidis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arvanitidis working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis landing some decent shots from guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Robbery is working from the bottom.

Robbery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arvanitidis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Robbery is tightening it up a little... Arvanitidis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arvanitidis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arvanitidis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Robbery!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arjen Franck Robbery!
Arjen Franck Robbery made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

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