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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shananigan Lurendrejer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lurendrejer comes into the arena with Blunt - Reggae Da Nation blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shananigan Lurendrejer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lurendrejer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson throws a lazy right hand but Lurendrejer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lurendrejer.
Lurendrejer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Robinson - just one landing.
It looks like Shananigan Lurendrejer has been cut.
Lurendrejer ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Robinson throws an overhand right that lands on Lurendrejer's shoulder, as Lurendrejer tries to avoid the shot.
Lurendrejer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Lurendrejer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Lurendrejer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lurendrejer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robinson tries to clinch but Lurendrejer is having none of it.
Lurendrejer drives through and clinches with Robinson against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lurendrejer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robinson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lurendrejer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lurendrejer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lurendrejer.
Robinson misses with a hook.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Lurendrejer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lurendrejer counter with a right hand.
Chris Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lurendrejer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Lurendrejer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robinson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lurendrejer dominates the positioning.
Lurendrejer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lurendrejer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robinson tries to buck Lurendrejer off but Lurendrejer is having none of it.
Robinson is still trying to improve position.
Robinson wants to control but Lurendrejer postures up.
Robinson holding on.
Robinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lurendrejer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer working the ground and pound.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lurendrejer is trying to get back to full guard.
Lurendrejer tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Lurendrejer is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Lurendrejer is working from the bottom.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lurendrejer is retaining full guard.
Robinson won't allow Lurendrejer to sweep him here.
Robinson prevents Lurendrejer from getting back to his feet.
Lurendrejer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lurendrejer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lurendrejer is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Lurendrejer is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lurendrejer is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Lurendrejer wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Lurendrejer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Robinson.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Robinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lurendrejer is trying to control but can't.
Lurendrejer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lurendrejer looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Lurendrejer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Lurendrejer wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Robinson tries to score with a low kick but Lurendrejer moves his leg out of the way.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lurendrejer manages to avoid it.
A big left from Robinson misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Lurendrejer.
Robinson gets caught napping as Lurendrejer dives in and scores a takedown. Robinson manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lurendrejer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Lurendrejer wants to stand up but Robinson is controlling him.
Lurendrejer keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lurendrejer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lurendrejer 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lurendrejer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lurendrejer holds on and takes a little breather.
Lurendrejer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.
Lurendrejer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lurendrejer postures up.
Lurendrejer wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lurendrejer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lurendrejer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lurendrejer trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lurendrejer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lurendrejer is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lurendrejer tries to score with some ground and pound. Robinson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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 Shananigan Lurendrejer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shananigan Lurendrejer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robinson misses with the combination.
Lurendrejer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Lurendrejer controlling him for the moment.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Lurendrejer from controlling successfully.
Lurendrejer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lurendrejer tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Lurendrejer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lurendrejer ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Lurendrejer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Lurendrejer.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lurendrejer with a nice cross.
Chris Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lurendrejer slips a straight right by Robinson.
Lurendrejer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lurendrejer.
Chris Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lurendrejer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lurendrejer connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson throws an off balance right hand
and Lurendrejer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shananigan Lurendrejer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lurendrejer looking to pass the guard.
Lurendrejer with a nice head shot there.
Lurendrejer trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lurendrejer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lurendrejer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Lurendrejer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lurendrejer won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Lurendrejer tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lurendrejer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Lurendrejer is defending well.
Lurendrejer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Lurendrejer gets back to full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Lurendrejer keeps moving.
Lurendrejer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Robinson wants to stand but Lurendrejer is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson throws a chopping leg kick but Lurendrejer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lurendrejer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Lurendrejer as he connects with a hook.
Robinson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lurendrejer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lurendrejer counters with a takedown into side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Robinson some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lurendrejer working the ground and pound.
Lurendrejer working away.
Lurendrejer tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson is staying active underneath Lurendrejer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lurendrejer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lurendrejer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lurendrejer trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Lurendrejer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shananigan Lurendrejer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lurendrejer is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lurendrejer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lurendrejer working a defensive guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lurendrejer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robinson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson throws a right hand that Lurendrejer ducks under and follows up with a left that Lurendrejer also avoids with ease.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a hook. Lurendrejer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lurendrejer cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Lurendrejer moved out of range nicely.
Robinson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lurendrejer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Lurendrejer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chris Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lurendrejer misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lurendrejer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robinson throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shananigan Lurendrejer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lurendrejer 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Shananigan Lurendrejer!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Shananigan Lurendrejer!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Shananigan Lurendrejer!
Shananigan Lurendrejer wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Shananigan Lurendrejer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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