PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Greig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greig's entrance music is Hypest Hype. A fine choice. Robinson has chosen Tempz - Next Hype as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Greig
vs
Robinson

184 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Greig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Greig.

Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Sam Greig has been cut.
Robinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Greig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greig is trying to break the clinch but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes.
Greig avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the ropes.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Greig blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greig blocks it with crossed arms.
Greig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Robinson throws an elbow but misses.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greig blocks it with crossed arms.
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robinson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greig is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.

Sam Greig's cut is getting worse.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Greig is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the ropes.
Greig tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the ropes.
Robinson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greig's face.
Greig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Greig tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Robinson prevents Greig from breaking the clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson dodges an elbow strike from Greig.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greig's face.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greig's face.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Greig.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Greig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Greig. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greig jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Greig gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matthew Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greig throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greig tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.

Robinson drives through and clinches with Greig against the ropes.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Greig wants a takedown.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson pushes off an throws an elbow but Greig leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Robinson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greig blocks an elbow strike.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Robinson has Greig pressed against the ropes, preventing Greig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Greig tries to pull guard but Robinson holds him up against the ropes and eventually Greig drops back down to his feet.
Greig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Robinson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Greig's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Robinson has Greig up against the ropes in a clinch.
Greig avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Greig tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the ropes.
Greig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Greig's takedown attempt.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Greig is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Greig blocks with his arms.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robinson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Greig blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.

Greig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Robinson darts in and clinches Greig up against the ropes.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greig goes for a takedown in the clinch but Robinson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Greig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greig is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.

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 connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greig's face.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Greig tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matthew Robinson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Robinson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Greig's brow.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Greig is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greig's face.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Greig's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls for Greig to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Greig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson has Greig pressed against the ropes, preventing Greig from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Greig has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Greig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greig takes a knee right on the jaw!
Greig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson prevents Greig from breaking the clinch.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but Greig blocks it.
Greig blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Greig tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Greig looking to stall.
Greig tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Robinson lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robinson as Greig tries to tie him up.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Greig is trying to stall.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Greig's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Robinson moves into range and clinches up with Greig.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Greig blocks with his arms.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Greig has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robinson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Greig tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Robinson just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Greig takes a knee right on the jaw!

Greig pulls guard successfully.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.

Robinson stands and steps away. Greig gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sam Greig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greig swivels and escapes.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greig pinned against the cage. Greig gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Greig paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.

Greig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Robinson regains guard.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robinson has closed the distance and engaged Greig in a clinch.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Robinson.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Greig has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Greig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greig fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greig wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Greig blocks an elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Greig is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Greig's face.
Greig tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Greig blocks the elbow strike.
Greig tries for a takedown. No joy.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Greig takes an elbow to the temple.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Greig dodges an elbow strike from Robinson.
Greig tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Robinson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Greig's defenses.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Greig is working for takedown but Robinson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Greig takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Greig avoids a wild elbow strike from Robinson.
Robinson lands a damaging elbow.
Robinson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Greig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robinson throws an elbow that misses.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Greig shrugs off.
Robinson lands an elbow just above Greig 's eye.
Matthew Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Greig can't break the clinch.
Robinson lands an elbow that stopped Greig in his tracks for a moment.
Sam Greig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Robinson!