PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Teppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Madness - Our House. The crowd seem to be enjoying Teppo's choice of entrance music: Jaakko Teppo - Hilma ja Onni. Jermaine Robinson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Robinson
vs
Teppo

185 cm
24
203 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
199 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jermaine Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Teppo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teppo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teppo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teppo digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Teppo tries to clinch

and Robinson counters with a flying knee that drops Teppo!

Teppo is rocked!
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!

Teppo working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Teppo's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Teppo can do anything to dispel that myth.

Robinson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teppo dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teppo won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Teppo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teppo looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Teppo trying to control the position here.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Teppo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Teppo is retaining full guard.
Teppo wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson trying to control but Teppo is working from the bottom.
Teppo keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Teppo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robinson tries to clinch up
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to clinch but Teppo slips to the side
and Teppo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teppo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Teppo swinging wildly here.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teppo.
Teppo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teppo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teppo lands a right hook to the body.

Teppo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Teppo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Teppo breaks from the clinch.
Teppo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teppo throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson tries to clinch up.
Robinson is looking to clinch but Teppo is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jermaine Robinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, jab by Teppo - just one landing.
Teppo connects with a body shot.

Oooooh!!! Teppo has knocked Robinson down with a huge combo! Teppo steps away and waves a wobbly Robinson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Robinson is rocked!
Robinson drops his hands for a split second and Teppo immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Robinson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Teppo follows up with a right hand that knocks Robinson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jaakko Teppo!
Jaakko Teppo is the new middleweight champion!