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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Zegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zegan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4B99CQV3uY&feature=related. Chris Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great low kicks
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maciej Zegan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zegan blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Zegan scores with a one two! Robinson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zegan tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson lands with a kick to the temple. Zegan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zegan rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling the position.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Zegan lands a right hand.
Zegan is looking to break free of the clinch but Robinson has double underhooks.
Zegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
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 will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zegan defends it nicely.
Zegan moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Zegan moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zegan tries to clinch up.
Robinson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Zegan.
Zegan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zegan scores with a jab to the head.
Zegan blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws a hook but Zegan avoids it easily.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Zegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Zegan tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan wants to clinch.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zegan has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson is trying to break the clinch but Zegan has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zegan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Zegan avoiding damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zegan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson's brow.
Zegan tries to stall but Robinson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Robinson tries to circle away but Zegan has him pinned against the cage.
Zegan is trying to maintain a safe position but Robinson gets an underhook and turns Zegan into the cage.
Zegan tries to circle away but Robinson has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan crunches a lovely knee into Robinson's ribcage.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zegan doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Zegan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Robinson.
Maciej Zegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson throws out a leg kick but Zegan moves out of range and Robinson only half commits.
Zegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zegan moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zegan's waist but Zegan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Zegan checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Robinson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zegan pinned against the cage. Zegan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zegan lands a slapping body shot.
Zegan doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zegan can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zegan tries to hold on but Robinson pushes him away.
Robinson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zegan turns into him and now he's in Robinson's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zegan gets to his feet - Robinson follows without any prompting.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maciej Zegan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zegan checks a low kick from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zegan as he jumps to the side.
Maciej Zegan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zegan tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Zegan wants to clinch.
Maciej Zegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zegan but Zegan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zegan tries to clinch up.
Robinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zegan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zegan slips under a jab from Robinson.
Zegan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zegan circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Zegan closes the distance and clinches.
Zegan lands a body shot.
Zegan landing knees to the head.
Robinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Zegan.
Robinson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zegan blocks it with crossed arms.
Zegan struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Zegan can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson tries for a takedown but Zegan circles away easily
enabling Zegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zegan instigates a clinch.
Zegan misses with a body punch.
Zegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zegan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robinson is keeping busy.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Zegan.
Zegan misses with a knee to the head.
Zegan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Zegan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
A right handed body shot lands from Zegan.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zegan obliges.
Zegan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
Zegan looking to slow down the pace here.
Zegan misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson throws a head kick but Zegan moves out of range.
Zegan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson thumps Zegan with a low kick.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Zegan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Zegan sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Zegan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Zegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zegan tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Zegan doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A head kick by Robinson misses
and Zegan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zegan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zegan scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Zegan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
A punch combination from Zegan misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Zegan.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robinson as Zegan tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zegan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Zegan 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! This is the final round!
Zegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zegan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson throws a front kick that sends Zegan stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zegan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Zegan wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Zegan gets a clinch.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Zegan lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson is trying to force a seperation but Zegan has the dominant position.
Zegan misses with a punch to the body.
Zegan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling the position.
Robinson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zegan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zegan has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Zegan tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Zegan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Zegan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zegan counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zegan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zegan closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Robinson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zegan scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zegan.
Zegan can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Zegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zegan gets through Robinson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Robinson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zegan slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson tries to break the clinch but Zegan is controlling the position.
Zegan has Robinson pressed against the cage.
Zegan lands a nice elbow.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Zegan takes the fight into the clinch.
Maciej Zegan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robinson wants to get back to striking at distance but Zegan won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zegan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zegan.
Zegan wants to stall.
Zegan has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zegan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Zegan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robinson as Zegan tries to tie him up.
Zegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zegan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Robinson working hard to break the clinch.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zegan is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zegan wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Chris Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zegan is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Maciej Zegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zegan clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson is looking to break free of the clinch but Zegan has double underhooks.
Robinson wants to break free but Zegan has control.
Robinson trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robinson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Robinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zegan avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Zegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zegan 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Zegan!
Maciej Zegan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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