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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Egardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's entrance music is Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fernando Egardo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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146 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fernando Egardo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson digs a good body shot into Egardo's ribs.
Robinson shoots in for a double leg but Egardo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Egardo tries to sprawl out of it but Robinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Egardo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Egardo enables Robinson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Egardo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Egardo 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.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Egardo keeps moving.
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.
Egardo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Egardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Egardo counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson scores with a shot to the side of Egardo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Egardo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Egardo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Robinson's brow.
Egardo breaks the clinch.
Egardo tries to sprawl but Robinson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Egardo keeping hold of Robinson's head, controlling as best he can.
Egardo is trying to stand back up but Robinson is controlling him
Egardo wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Egardo trying to control here.
Egardo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Egardo is working away.
Robinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Egardo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Egardo but Egardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Egardo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Egardo's waist but Egardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Egardo misses with a head kick.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Egardo counters with a nice uppercut.
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 lands a jab.
Fernando Egardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Egardo misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Egardo misses with a two punch combination.
Egardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egardo.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Egardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Egardo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Egardo takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Egardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egardo.
Egardo 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 - he's clinched up with Egardo but Egardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Egardo's sensitive parts.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egardo throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Egardo counter with a right hand.
Egardo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Egardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Egardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Robinson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Robinson wants to break free but Egardo has control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Egardo.
Egardo is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson fails with the takedown
and Egardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egardo as he avoids it easily.
Egardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
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 Roy Robinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egardo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Egardo pinned against the cage. Egardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson defending well as Egardo loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson throws a jab when Egardo was well out of range.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egardo closes the distance and pushes Robinson back into the cage.
Egardo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Egardo pushes off an throws an elbow but Robinson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Egardo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Egardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Robinson takes an elbow to the temple.
Egardo breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Egardo. That's going to slow Robinson down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egardo has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Egardo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Egardo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Robinson wants to break free but Egardo has control.
Egardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egardo is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roy Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Egardo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Robinson is in Egardo's guard.
Robinson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Egardo's head.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Egardo is keeping the position for now.
Robinson trying to control but Egardo is working from the bottom.
Robinson prevents Egardo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson prevents Egardo from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egardo trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Egardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Egardo is looking to clinch.
Robinson takes a swing at Egardo's ribcage but misses.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Egardo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robinson cracks Egardo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robinson stuns Egardo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Egardo throws a big shot that misses.
Egardo throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Egardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Egardo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egardo lands with an overhand left.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Egardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
A nice combination there by Robinson.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Egardo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egardo lands an elbow inside.
Egardo blocking some punches.
Robinson has picked Egardo up - he's going for a ride! Robinson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Robinson trying to control the action but Egardo is working from the bottom.
Egardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Egardo missing with punches from the bottom.
Egardo won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents Egardo from improving his position.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Egardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Egardo's head.
Robinson moves into full mount! Egardo won't be happy about that!
Egardo wants to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Egardo is trying desperately to improve position.
Egardo tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Egardo wants to try and get back to his feet.
Egardo is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
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 Roy Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Egardo stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Egardo as Robinson shoots in.
Egardo throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Egardo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Egardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robinson dodges an elbow strike from Egardo.
Egardo breaks from the clinch.
Egardo tries to clinch but Robinson moves away
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Egardo connects with an inside leg kick.
Egardo tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Egardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Egardo!
Egardo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Egardo doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Robinson checks a leg kick.
Egardo is looking to clinch.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Egardo throws a hook but Robinson avoids it easily.
Egardo motions for Robinson to come forward. Egardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson dives in and grabs Egardo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Egardo pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
Egardo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Robinson momentarily.
Egardo tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Egardo tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Egardo to the ground. Egardo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Egardo connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Egardo looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Egardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egardo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Egardo tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Egardo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Egardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Egardo in his tracks.
Egardo tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egardo fails to land with a series of punches.
Egardo closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Egardo.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Egardo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Egardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Egardo.
Robinson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson shoots in but Egardo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Egardo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Egardo sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Egardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Egardo, as that shot connected.
Nice cross by Egardo.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Egardo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson tried to score with a low kick but Egardo checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Egardo moves away.
Egardo leaves Robinson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Egardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Fernando Egardo!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Fernando Egardo!
Fernando Egardo wins by majority decision!
A less than humble Fernando Egardo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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