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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mingo Deems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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151 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mingo Deems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deems thuds his right hand into Robinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deems lands a jab.
Deems displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
Deems was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deems lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Deems fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Robinson avoids it really well and circles away.
Robinson works the jab nicely.
Deems looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Mingo Deems has been cut.
Deems blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Deems is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson fails with the takedown.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deems lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deems throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deems is defended easily by Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Deems to counter with a crisp jab.
Deems takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Deems bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Deems throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson cracks Deems with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deems can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deems is looking to reverse the position.
Deems is trying to buck Robinson off.
Deems seems a little lost for a moment, as Robinson dominates the positioning.
Deems is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Robinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Deems is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deems.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deems counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Deems misses the target.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deems slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Deems throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deems scores with a body shot.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deems lands a head shot.
Robinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deems looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robinson wants to counter with a clinch but Deems pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deems lands with a straight right. Robinson didn't see that one coming.
Deems waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deems looking to throw knees to the head but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Deems gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Deems is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deems.
Deems is looking for a kimura but Robinson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Deems to get the leverage.
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 Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mingo Deems's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Deems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Robinson misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson misses with a few strikes there.
Deems showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Deems misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Robinson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Deems bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Deems wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Deems wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deems stands up.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Deems. No joy for Robinson on that attempt.
Sean Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Robinson misses
and Deems counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deems connects with a crisp jab.
Robinson rushes Deems and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson throws an elbow but it misses.
Deems tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robinson smiles and moves away.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. Deems saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Deems was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Deems closes this distance looking for a takedown but Robinson circles away.
Robinson wants to counter the offense by Deems and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson moves forwards but Deems connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Deems shoots in.
Robinson rushes Deems and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deems is trying to trip Robinson. He has hold of a leg but Robinson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Deems persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Deems passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Deems looks to land a strike but Robinson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Robinson wants to stand up but Deems is controlling him.
Deems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deems stops Robinson from standing up.
Deems trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Deems passes into half guard.
Deems passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robinson!
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deems tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deems working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Robinson slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Robinson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Deems is on him like a limpet, forcing Robinson back against the cage.
Deems drags the fight down to the ground.
Deems is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robinson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Mingo Deems will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mingo Deems's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Deems is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Deems tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Deems avoids a punch combination nicely.
Deems blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Deems is looking for a counter combo.
Deems is trying hard to land a takedown here. Robinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deems shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson cracks Deems with a good jab.
Deems shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mingo Deems. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deems misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deems throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deems on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson drops Deems with a right and a left! Robinson comes rushing in but Deems regains his composure and manages to keep Robinson in guard.
Deems is rocked!
Deems working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Oh Deems is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Deems is retaining full guard.
Robinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson postures up.
Deems seems to have got his legs back now.
Deems looking for subs off his back but Robinson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Robinson is thwarting Deems's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson tries to stand and escape but Deems is controlling the position.
Deems misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Deems gets back to full guard.
Deems is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Deems is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mingo Deems is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deems shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Deems's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deems sets himself, and Robinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Deems avoids it this time.
Sean Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deems dives in and scores a takedown into Robinson's guard.
Deems wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Deems engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robinson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sean Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Deems from controlling successfully.
Robinson seems keen to control Deems's posture.
Deems is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Deems 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingo Deems!
An out of breath Mingo Deems thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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