PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Eremeev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey Eremeev will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Robinson
vs
Eremeev

173 cm
30
169 lbs
23 - 17 - 2

189 cm
28
165 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrey Eremeev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eremeev misses with a series of wild punches.
Eremeev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Eremeev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Eremeev tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound.

Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into side control.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Eremeev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eremeev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eremeev is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev landing shots from mount.
Eremeev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Robinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.

That's four 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.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eremeev lands a nice short elbow.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Eremeev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Eremeev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eremeev works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eremeev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eremeev jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robinson defends it well.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Eremeev misses the jab.
A jab from Eremeev misses.

Eremeev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eremeev showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eremeev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Robinson to regain full guard.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eremeev stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson has control of Eremeev's left arm, preventing Eremeev from doing any damage.
Robinson controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Eremeev pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eremeev is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eremeev wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eremeev is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Robinson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping him busy.
Eremeev manages to get to full guard.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.

Eremeev has his feet on Robinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eremeev sprawls and moves away.
Timothy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Eremeev is quick to defend against it.
Eremeev works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Eremeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eremeev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eremeev just manages to avoid it.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Eremeev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Eremeev. Beautiful body shot.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
A big left from Eremeev misses.

Eremeev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Robinson defending against the ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.

Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eremeev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.

Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Robinson pulls Eremeev in close to his closed guard and prevents Eremeev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrey Eremeev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremeev looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Eremeev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eremeev is in guard.

Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position.

Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
Eremeev cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eremeev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!
A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.