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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson's entrance music is Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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159 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class 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
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salabim shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robinson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salabim's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Robinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Salabim defending well though.
Well, if Robinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salabim keeps working.
Salabim moves into full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
Robinson postures up in Salabim's guard and throws a big left but Salabim blocks it.
Salabim wants to sweep but no luck.
Salabim is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Brown House inform us that Salabim has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Salabim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson throws a strike but Salabim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 controls Salabim momentarily but Salabim frees himself.
Salabim throwing strikes but missing.
Salabim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Salabim from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Salabim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Salabim advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salabim thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
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. Salabim connects with a nice short shot to Robinson's temple.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salabim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salabim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Salabim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Salabim is nestled in close to Robinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salabim is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salabim lands with a punch from half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Salabim postures up.
Robinson is not content to let Salabim control the position.
Robinson wants to control but Salabim is keeping busy.
Salabim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Salabim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salabim trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Salabim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salabim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Salabim lands with a punch from half guard.
Salabim prevents Robinson from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Salabim is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Salabim seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salabim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salabim lands with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Salabim shoots in.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Salabim's knee but Salabim avoids it well.
Salabim slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salabim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salabim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Salabim.
Robinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson gets caught napping as Salabim dives in and scores a takedown. Robinson manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Salabim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Salabim controlling him for the moment.
Salabim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salabim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Salabim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Salabim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Salabim is in close to Robinson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Salabim throws a strike but Robinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson won't allow Salabim to sweep him here.
Salabim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Salabim controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
Robinson tries to stand but Salabim is controlling from the bottom.
Salabim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is working Salabim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Salabim keeps moving.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salabim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Salabim's legs - danger averted.
Salabim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson is pulling down on Salabim's head to control his posture.
Robinson is trying to control the position but Salabim postures up.
Salabim postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson pulls Salabim in close to prevent any damage.
Salabim advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salabim scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salabim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robinson trying to hold on to Salabim's head to control him but Salabim postures up.
Robinson tries to roll over but Salabim keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Salabim there.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salabim scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Salabim throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Robinson misses with a combination
and Salabim counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Salabim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salabim wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Salabim trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Salabim tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Salabim stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Salabim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salabim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sim Salabim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Salabim stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Salabim.
Salabim wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robinson lands a two punch combo.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Roy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Salabim shoots in.
Salabim lands with a cross.
Robinson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salabim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robinson somewhat.
Salabim lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Salabim. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Salabim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Salabim lands with a hook. Robinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roy Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson shoots for a takedown but Salabim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Salabim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Salabim is rocked!
and Robinson counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Salabim! He's just covering up as Robinson starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Robinson!
A relieved looking Roy Robinson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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