PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hilton Teimosia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Robinson
vs
Teimosia

173 cm
20
169 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

174 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Timothy Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hilton Teimosia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson staying out of range there.
Teimosia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robinson.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teimosia is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson misses the jab.
Teimosia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teimosia can pounce on him.
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.

Teimosia clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Teimosia has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson looking for a takedown.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teimosia just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Teimosia.
Robinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teimosia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teimosia.
I was talking to Robinson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Teimosia on the inside.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teimosia to keep the fight standing.
Teimosia lands with a short shot to the head.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
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!
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Teimosia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Teimosia tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teimosia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia won't allow it.
Teimosia pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teimosia uses from the top position.

Teimosia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Teimosia defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia controlling from the top position.
Robinson pulls Teimosia in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Teimosia cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Robinson checks the leg kick.
Robinson throws a hook but Teimosia blocks it.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teimosia is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Teimosia circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick from Teimosia.
Teimosia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teimosia.
Teimosia throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Teimosia ducks down to avoid it.
Teimosia looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Teimosia.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teimosia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Teimosia throws out a powerful jab.
Teimosia throws a head kick but Robinson moves out of range.
Teimosia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Teimosia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
Teimosia throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Teimosia misses.
Teimosia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.
Robinson misses with a hook. Teimosia ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Teimosia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teimosia.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teimosia.
Hilton Teimosia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a hook
and Teimosia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teimosia throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Teimosia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Teimosia. That one must have hurt.
Teimosia looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Teimosia darts in trying to clinch

and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Robinson trying to control but Teimosia is working from the bottom.

Teimosia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Teimosia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teimosia keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Teimosia pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Teimosia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Teimosia keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Teimosia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teimosia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Teimosia.
Teimosia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Teimosia.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson jumps guard but Teimosia turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Teimosia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Teimosia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teimosia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Teimosia to keep the fight standing.
Teimosia lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Teimosia.
A short right from Teimosia.
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!
Teimosia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Teimosia pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Teimosia misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teimosia scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson is looking for a takedown.
Teimosia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia won't allow it.
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Teimosia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Teimosia throws a head punch that misses.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Teimosia has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Teimosia.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Teimosia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Teimosia lands with a right to the head.
Teimosia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Teimosia lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Robinson avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teimosia lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Teimosia throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Teimosia throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Teimosia is looking to score with low kicks.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Teimosia misses the target.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teimosia looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teimosia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Robinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Teimosia takes the fight into the clinch.
Teimosia struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teimosia lands a right hand.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Teimosia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Teimosia working aggressively here.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teimosia smiles and moves away.
Teimosia connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it

and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Teimosia didn't expect that.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.

Teimosia is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson is pressing down on Teimosia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teimosia is holding on for now.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Teimosia has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia is doing well to control the position and prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.
Teimosia's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Teimosia trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.
Robinson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Teimosia is not content to let Robinson control the position.

That's four 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 Teimosia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Teimosia is holding on for now.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Teimosia is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teimosia throws out the jab.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Teimosia is quick to defend against it.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teimosia throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Teimosia connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Robinson misses with a body shot.
Teimosia lands a nice looking body kick.
Teimosia throws a head kick that misses.
Teimosia jabs Robinson right on the nose. Robinson blinks but takes it well.
Teimosia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teimosia scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Teimosia throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teimosia misses with a combination

so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Robinson stands and throws Teimosia's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Teimosia is defending well.
Robinson trying to control the position but Teimosia is working away.
You can see the frustration on Teimosia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teimosia looking for a sweep but Robinson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Teimosia is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Teimosia wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Teimosia is controlling an arm, preventing Robinson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

Robinson goes for an armbar but Teimosia turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Teimosia.

Robinson has his foot on Teimosia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Teimosia works his way back into a safe position though.

Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Teimosia is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teimosia lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teimosia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teimosia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teimosia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Teimosia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teimosia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Robinson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Teimosia cracks Robinson with a big elbow.
Robinson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teimosia creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Teimosia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teimosia is chipping away with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Teimosia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 44:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!
Hilton Teimosia is the new lightweight champion!