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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franklyn Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Railo Talebula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Franklyn Robinson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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214 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Franklyn Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Railo Talebula!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talebula has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talebula is defending well for now.
Talebula has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robinson uses from the top position.
Robinson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Talebula wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Talebula is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Talebula has escaped and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talebula lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talebula controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Talebula passes into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Talebula is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Robinson tries to clinch but Talebula is having none of it.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Talebula avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Talebula to the mat! Talebula manages to get full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talebula looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Robinson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Talebula pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Talebula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talebula trying to control from the bottom.
Talebula looking for submissions off his back.
Talebula pushes Robinson off and gets back to his feet.
Talebula will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Robinson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talebula lands a big right hook! Robinson looks hurt but is still standing! Talebula lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Robinson falls down and Talebula dives in with a huge hammer fist! Robinson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Talebula runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Railo Talebula!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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