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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Verne Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killian Samuels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes to the cage accompanied by Chase is better than the Catch by Motorhead. Verne Robinson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Verne Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killian Samuels!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson is looking to slow Samuels down with leg kicks.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Robinson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Robinson controls the position.
Robinson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Samuels takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson working the body and head with strikes.
Robinson slows the pace down.
Samuels prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Robinson throwing strikes but Samuels manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson tries to buck Samuels off but Samuels is having none of it.
Robinson sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Samuels is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samuels passes into side control.
Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Samuels keeps moving and retains side control.
Robinson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Samuels keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson controlling from the top position.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working the ground and pound.
Robinson with the ground and pound but Samuels regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson stalling.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Robinson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Verne Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samuels moves forwards but Robinson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Samuels down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robinson, as that shot connected.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Samuels napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robinson cracks Samuels with a big elbow.
Samuels is rocked!
Samuels is pushing Robinson's head away, looking to escape. Robinson manages to hold on to the position though.
Samuels is still in real trouble! Can Robinson finish him?
Samuels seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samuels can do to turn this around?
You can see the frustration on Samuels's face as Robinson controls the position.
Samuels takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Samuels's face as Robinson controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Samuels looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Robinson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Verne Robinson!
Post fight, an emotional Verne Robinson said 'I expect a win and that's what I got. I would like to thank the promoter for the match. lastly, I would like to tell my opponent to get a new job. You are nothing but a pompous arse that will never be able to match someone like me. You have no business in my cage - I suggest you stay out of it.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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