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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Overeem Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson has chosen Muse - Time Is Running Out as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Overeem Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Fedor is out of range.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Fedor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fedor prevents Robinson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fedor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson is looking to escape.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fedor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Robinson has one foot on Fedor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Fedor is out of range.
Robinson misses with an uppercut.
Robinson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fedor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fedor reverses the position - he's now on top in Robinson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fedor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fedor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson pushes Fedor off looking to stand but Fedor dives back in and keeps control.
Fedor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Robinson is just riding it out for now. Fedor eventually gives up the hold.
Fedor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is pressing down on Fedor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson looks gassed!
Fedor advances position into side control!
Fedor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fedor tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Fedor tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is pushing Fedor's head away, looking to escape. Fedor manages to hold on to the position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Robinson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor wants to finish this one by submission but Robinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fedor.
Fedor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Robinson is looking to get to half guard.
Robinson bucks up and throws Fedor to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Fedor moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fedor misses with a takedown attempt
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Overeem Fedor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fedor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fedor lands in his opponent's guard.
Robinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fedor is controlling him.
Robinson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fedor looking to pass the guard.
Fedor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fedor wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fedor has gone for a leg lock! Robinson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fedor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Fedor blocks nicely.
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fedor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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 with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fedor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson postures up in Fedor's guard and throws a big left but Fedor blocks it.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fedor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fedor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fedor wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fedor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fedor is retaining full guard.
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fedor has wrist control.
Fedor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Fedor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fedor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Fedor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fedor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to control but Fedor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Overeem Fedor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedor.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Fedor moves away and avoids it.
Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Horrible takedown by Fedor or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson which made him look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fedor quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Fedor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fedor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Fedor keeps moving.
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.
Fedor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Fedor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Fedor moves to the back position.
Fedor looking for the choke but no joy.
Fedor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Robinson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to escape but Fedor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Robinson is trying to get back to his feet but Fedor has full control of the position and if anything, Robinson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Robinson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fedor off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Robinson tries to escape but Fedor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Robinson is trying to stand back up.
Fedor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fedor looking for the RNC.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson turns into Fedor and is now in his guard.
Fedor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson postures up in Fedor's guard and throws a big left but Fedor blocks it.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Billy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fedor is trying to keep Robinson in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Overeem Fedor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fedor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Overeem Fedor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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