PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Eastmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastmond kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nelly- Here Comes The Boom . Robinson has chosen Kid Rock - American Badass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eastmond
vs
Robinson

190 cm
27
174 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

175 cm
23
184 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ryan Eastmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Robinson scores with a takedown into Eastmond's guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eastmond manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eastmond.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.

Eastmond is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eastmond manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Eastmond in his guard.
Robinson has control of Eastmond's left arm, preventing Eastmond from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Eastmond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Eastmond controlling him for the moment.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eastmond controls the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice shot lands for Eastmond.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robinson moves to clinch but Eastmond breaks away
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Robinson closes the distance but Eastmond moves to the side
and Eastmond counters with an outside leg kick.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a two punch combo.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Robinson.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Patrick Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastmond stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Eastmond works the jab nicely.
Eastmond lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the cage.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson looks gassed!
Eastmond lands with an overhand left.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eastmond darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Eastmond counters with a series of strikes. Robinson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eastmond tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Robinson tries to sprawl but Eastmond drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eastmond is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eastmond trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Eastmond working the head and body with strikes.
Eastmond tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eastmond not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to roll over but Eastmond keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Eastmond is controlling him
Eastmond trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.
Eastmond controlling the pace.

Eastmond postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robinson to stand up.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson shoots and misses
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Eastmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Eastmond misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson tries to clinch
and Eastmond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastmond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eastmond cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Eastmond lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eastmond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Eastmond swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Eastmond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Eastmond's guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eastmond manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Eastmond seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Robinson for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson is trying to keep Eastmond in close.

Robinson working for submissions but it's allowed Eastmond to get to half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Eastmond is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Eastmond is very close to passing his half guard.
Eastmond will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Eastmond seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson is pressing down on Eastmond's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eastmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eastmond with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eastmond throws and elbow that misses. Robinson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eastmond's guard. Nice move by Robinson!
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastmond is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Eastmond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eastmond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eastmond's back!

Eastmond defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Eastmond won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastmond trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eastmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a three punch combo that has Robinson backing up. Robinson nods at Eastmond to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a two punch combo.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Eastmond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Robinson.
Eastmond works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Eastmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eastmond shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robinson eats them both and turns towards Eastmond to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Eastmond.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Eastmond counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Eastmond scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Eastmond dominated that second round.
That's time! Eastmond's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eastmond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Eastmond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Eastmond counter with a right hand.
Ryan Eastmond is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a stiff right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eastmond.
Eastmond lands a two punch combo.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Eastmond scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a takedown
and Eastmond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Ryan Eastmond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Robinson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Eastmond.
Eastmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Eastmond connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eastmond lands a two punch combo.
Robinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Eastmond shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Eastmond's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Eastmond.
Eastmond's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Eastmond duly obliges.

Eastmond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Eastmond kicks Robinson off and gets to his feet.
Eastmond connects with a looping right hand.
Eastmond is working the combinations to good effect here.
Eastmond lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Robinson misses with a takedown

and Eastmond counters with a single leg into guard. Robinson didn't expect that.
Eastmond connects with a couple of short punches.
Eastmond is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastmond working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eastmond from controlling successfully.
Eastmond loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet but Eastmond is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Eastmond is proving a slippery customer.
Eastmond wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Ryan Eastmond wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Robinson fails with the takedown

and Eastmond counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Eastmond connects with a couple of short punches.
Eastmond pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eastmond is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Eastmond wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Eastmond working over Robinson with some ground and pound. Robinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Robinson moves into full guard.
Eastmond tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Ryan Eastmond overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eastmond lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eastmond trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Eastmond showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eastmond has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Eastmond!