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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Mello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mello is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Ricky Robinson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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200 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Mello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ricky Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Robinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee asks Robinson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robinson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Robinson trying to control the action but Mello is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson decides to stand back up.
Robinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mello wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mello manages to get to full guard.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson wants to get up but he can't break Mello's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mello had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mello. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Mello keeps moving.
Robinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mello manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mello trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mello looking to break Robinson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robinson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mello will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mello is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robinson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Robinson trying to control the position but Mello manages to sink in the hooks.
Robinson controlling Mello 's hands.
Robinson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mello wants to clinch.
Mello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Mello is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Robinson is controlling him well.
Mello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mello is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mello gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mello could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mello punching from the bottom.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Mello's hands, connecting with Mello's forehead.
Robinson wants to control but Mello is keeping him busy.
Mello trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Robinson connects with a nice short shot to Mello's temple.
Mello trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mello shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a left and a right that stings Mello.
Mello bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mello trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mello slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control but Mello postures up.
Mello goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Robinson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mello but great work by Robinson.
Robinson trying to control the position but Mello is working away.
Mello gets back to half guard.
Mello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mello avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mello wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mello's thigh. Mello counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Mello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Robinson 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. This is the final round!
Mello with a hook.
Robinson dives in and grabs Mello's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mello pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Mello fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Mello didn't expect that.
Robinson trying to control but Mello is working from the bottom.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mello is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson has gone for a leg lock! Mello slips out almost immediately though and dives into Robinson's guard.
Mello wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mello throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Mello from controlling successfully.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mello throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Mello trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mello throws a lazy head kick
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown. Mello fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Mello has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mello has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Robinson is looking to defend but Mello has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Robinson! Mello pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Robinson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafael Mello!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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