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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ellington Darden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darden's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ray Lewis - What Time Is It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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177 cm
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ellington Darden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robertson clinches up with Darden and pushes him back against the cage.
Darden throws a punch but it's blocked by Robertson.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Darden is trying to break free.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Darden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darden.
Darden dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Darden is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robertson can't fight it off and eventually Darden manages to take the fight to the floor. Robertson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Darden lands a couple of elbows.
Robertson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Darden throws a big elbow that misses.
Robertson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Robertson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Darden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Darden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Darden controlling him for the moment.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Darden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robertson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
James Robertson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Robertson has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darden.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson taking a breather.
Darden looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robertson blocks an uppercut.
Robertson lands an elbow just above Darden 's eye.
Darden is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darden dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Darden is working for takedown but Robertson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Darden blocks an elbow strike.
Darden tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Robertson lands an elbow just above Darden 's eye.
Darden taking a breather.
Darden looking for a takedown.
Robertson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Darden up against the cage.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson stalling the fight.
Darden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darden can't get the takedown.
Darden being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robertson is keeping busy.
Darden is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson lands a nice elbow.
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Robertson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robertson instigates a clinch.
Robertson trying to control the position but instead, Darden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robertson into the cage.
Robertson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Darden's takedown attempt.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robertson is defending well for now.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Darden blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darden wants a takedown.
Robertson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
Robertson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Darden as Robertson tries to tie him up.
Darden is trying to force a seperation but Robertson has the dominant position.
Darden blocks the elbow strike.
Come on Darden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Darden wants to get back to striking at distance but Robertson won't allow it.
Robertson lands a damaging elbow.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James Robertson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stalling against the cage.
Robertson trying to stall but Darden improves his position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Darden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robertson looking to slow down the pace here.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Darden blocks an elbow strike.
Robertson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Robertson.
Robertson throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Robertson tries to stall but Darden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to stall.
Darden avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it misses.
Robertson is trying to stall.
Robertson misses with an elbow over the top.
Darden tries to score a body lock takedown but Robertson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darden avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robertson misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Robertson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Robertson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Darden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson has Darden up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darden's defenses.
Robertson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darden tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Darden gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the cage.
Darden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Robertson. That snapped Darden's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darden tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robertson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Darden's defenses.
It looks like Ellington Darden has been cut.
Robertson looking to stall.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robertson lands an elbow that stopped Darden in his tracks for a moment.
Darden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Darden's takedown attempt.
Darden can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darden dodges an elbow strike from Robertson.
Darden tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ellington Darden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Robertson is trying to maintain a safe position but Darden gets an underhook and turns Robertson into the cage.
Robertson keeps control of Darden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Robertson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Robertson has Darden pressed against the cage.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darden breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robertson moves into the clinch.
Robertson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darden looking for a takedown.
Darden wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Robertson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Darden tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darden throws an elbow that misses.
Darden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Darden is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, Robertson throws an elbow but misses.
Robertson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darden blocks an elbow strike from Robertson.
Darden avoids a wild elbow strike from Robertson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darden takes an elbow to the temple.
Robertson pushes off an throws an elbow but Darden leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robertson lands an elbow inside that Darden shrugs off.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Robertson throws an elbow that misses.
Robertson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robertson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Darden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Darden lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson is pressing down on Darden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darden working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robertson 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Robertson!
James Robertson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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hype
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