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Event: MMMA 80 Kelly Vs Kahn     
Date:   Jun 10, 2018
#R1#
Elkemenchi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elkemenchi shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evgeni Elkemenchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elkemenchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Elkemenchi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elkemenchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elkemenchi misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Elkemenchi tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Elkemenchi is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elkemenchi has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Elkemenchi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Elkemenchi lands with a few short shots to the body.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Elkemenchi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Robinson slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elkemenchi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elkemenchi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Robinson is pressing down on Elkemenchi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elkemenchi is holding on for now.
Elkemenchi is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Elkemenchi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elkemenchi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elkemenchi gets full guard.
Robinson stands and throws Elkemenchi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robinson trying to control the action but Elkemenchi is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Robinson taking a break here but Elkemenchi is having none of it and regains half guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Elkemenchi defending well. #SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elkemenchi defends it well.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Elkemenchi is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Elkemenchi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Robinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Elkemenchi counters with a takedown into side control.
Elkemenchi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Elkemenchi is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Elkemenchi avoid being mounted?
Robinson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Elkemenchi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Elkemenchi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Robinson.
Robinson looking to control but Elkemenchi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson wants to take Elkemenchi's back here but Elkemenchi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T1#
Elkemenchi tries to lock up and control but Robinson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Robinson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Robinson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Elkemenchi is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Robinson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Elkemenchi defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Elkemenchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Elkemenchi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elkemenchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Elkemenchi wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Elkemenchi trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Elkemenchi trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Elkemenchi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Elkemenchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Elkemenchi from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Elkemenchi.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Elkemenchi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Elkemenchi shoots in.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Elkemenchi's leg but Elkemenchi calmly moves out of range.
Elkemenchi doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Elkemenchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elkemenchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Robinson gets caught napping as Elkemenchi dives in and scores a takedown. Robinson manages to retain guard.
Elkemenchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elkemenchi postures up in Robinson's guard and throws a big left but Robinson blocks it.
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 Evgeni Elkemenchi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elkemenchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
Robinson checks a leg kick nicely.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Elkemenchi avoids it easily.
Elkemenchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Elkemenchi closes the distance and clinches up with Robinson, looking for a takedown. Elkemenchi pushes Robinson against the cage but Robinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elkemenchi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and Elkemenchi ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Elkemenchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Elkemenchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elkemenchi checks a leg kick.
Elkemenchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Elkemenchi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robinson's waist but Robinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Elkemenchi off to one side.
Elkemenchi wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Elkemenchi shoots in but Robinson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elkemenchi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Elkemenchi's guard.
Timothy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elkemenchi keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Elkemenchi controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elkemenchi is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Robinson is pushing down on Elkemenchi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elkemenchi is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Elkemenchi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Elkemenchi is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elkemenchi won't allow Robinson to pass to mount. #T3#
Elkemenchi is looking to escape.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Elkemenchi defending well.
Elkemenchi punching from the bottom.
Robinson is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Let's hope that Robinson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Elkemenchi jabs at Robinson's body.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robinson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elkemenchi.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Elkemenchi has been cut.#TD#
Elkemenchi looking to score a takedown here. Robinson is defending well but Elkemenchi drives through and ends up in Robinson's guard.
Robinson pulls Elkemenchi in close to prevent any damage.
Elkemenchi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Robinson working for a triangle but Elkemenchi defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Elkemenchi is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Robinson!

An out of breath and clearly excited Timothy Robinson thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: MMMA Fright Night 4     
Date:   Apr 25, 2018
#R1#
Robinson walks into a jab.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daniels swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels wants to stand and escape but Robinson is having none of it.
Daniels keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Daniels is pulling down on Robinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Robinson, at least for the moment.
Robinson trying to control but Daniels is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.#T1#
Robinson slows the pace down.
Daniels sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels is controlling Robinson's trapped leg to prevent Robinson from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daniels is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Daniels desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson prevents Daniels from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daniels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Daniels trying to control the position.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is stalling in the full guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Daniels controls Robinson momentarily but Robinson frees himself. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daniels throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jack Daniels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daniels dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson slips under a jab from Daniels.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Daniels's front leg but catches the back leg as Daniels tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
No joy there for Daniels, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Daniels counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Daniels misses.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daniels sprawls and moves away.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Daniels misses the target.
Daniels throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
so Robinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Daniels.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Daniels will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Robinson tries to land a body kick
and Daniels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson moves forwards but Daniels connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Robinson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Robinson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Daniels.
Robinson throws a push kick but Daniels slaps the foot to one side.
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels lands a jab-cross combination.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Daniels thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.#T1#
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels connects with a crisp jab.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniels.
Robinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daniels goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Daniels coming out on top.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A nice combination there by Daniels.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson with a hook.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Daniels lands a jab to the head.
Daniels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Daniels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Daniels. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Daniels avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Daniels takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Robinson slips a straight right by Daniels.
Daniels lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Robinson tries to move into range but Daniels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab from Daniels.#CL2#
Daniels moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daniels.
Daniels misses with some punches.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Daniels throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
and Daniels counters with a straight right hand.
Daniels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daniels sprawls well. Daniels wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Daniels - just one landing.
The crowd cheers as Daniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Daniels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Daniels rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Daniels controls his hands.
Daniels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Daniels misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Daniels.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daniels lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Daniels misses with some punches. #BC#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Daniels wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Robinson's head.
Daniels throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Daniels lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.
Daniels lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daniels sprawls and moves away.
Jack Daniels seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Daniels scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robinson slips a jab from Daniels.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Daniels avoids it well and moves away.
Robinson lands the left hand.
A head kick from Daniels lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Daniels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Daniels lands with an overhand left.
Daniels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robinson can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daniels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Daniels takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Robinson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Daniels as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Daniels does it's job there.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robinson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Daniels throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Jack Daniels is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Daniels throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
A jab from Daniels does it's job there.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Daniels sprawls and moves away.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Daniels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Daniels.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Daniels winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Daniels!

During a confident post fight interview, Jack Daniels thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MMMA 68 Bestarsson vs Fortune     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1#
Brain misses with a looping left.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Brain's knee but Brain avoids it well.
An inside leg kick from Brain misses.
Brain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Brain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brain lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
A low kick from Robinson misses
and Brain counters with a thumping low kick.
Brain missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Brain forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
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.#T1#
Brain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robinson connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Altair Brain has been cut.
Robinson motions for Brain to come forward. Robinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Brain misses #TD#
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brain's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Brain manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson stalling the fight.
Brain lands a left hand.
Brain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brain misses with a punch to the body.
Brain throws an elbow that misses.
Brain misses with a body punch. #T2#
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brain has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Robinson blocks an elbow strike.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Brain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Brain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brain lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Brain clinches up against the cage.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Brain up against the cage.#T3#
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson avoids the elbow strike from Brain, against the cage.
Robinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brain is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Brain has had enough of the clinch but Robinson keeps him there for the moment.
Robinson prevents Brain from breaking the clinch.
Brain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
A short left from Brain.
Brain controlling the action here for a moment.
Brain misses with some punches.
Robinson taking a breather.#T4#
Brain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brain.
Brain lands an elbow that stopped Robinson in his tracks for a moment.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Brain tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brain lands an uppercut.
Brain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Brain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brain lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson wants to stall. #BC2#
Brain breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Brain misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Brain is quick to defend against it.
Brain tries to clinch up.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brain sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Brain moves into the clinch.
Brain blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain is stalling here.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson has Brain pressed against the cage.
Brain letting Robinson take a breather here.
Robinson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson is working Brain over against the cage.#T1#
Brain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain lands with a right to the head.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brain controls his hands.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson looking to slow down the pace here.
Brain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson can't break the clinch.
Robinson blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brain misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brain.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brain throws an elbow but misses.
Robinson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brain misses with some punches.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brain misses with an elbow strike. #T3#
Brain takes a shot to the head.
Brain presses Robinson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brain.
Robinson blocking some punches. #BC2#
Brain breaks from the clinch.
Brain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brain connects with an inside leg kick.
Brain wants to land a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brain sprawls and moves away.
Brain moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brain tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Brain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brain misses the shot to the body.
Brain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brain throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Brain's front leg but catches the back leg as Brain tries to avoid it.
Altair Brain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into Brain's guard.
Brain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Brain is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Brain keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Altair Brain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Altair Brain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Brain. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Brain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brain.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brain moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brain throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robinson's head backwards.
Brain throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Brain misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Brain manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Robinson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robinson.
Nice body punch from Brain - that landed with a thud.
Brain scores with a shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Brain tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brain.
Brain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson stalling.
Brain swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
A short uppercut from Brain.
Brain being controlled against the cage.
Robinson avoids a wild elbow strike from Brain.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Brain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brain looking to stall.
Robinson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brain has him pressed against the cage.
Robinson takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Brain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brain.
Brain tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brain tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Brain avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage.
Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson taking a breather.
Brain misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brain.
Brain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Brain.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Brain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Robinson backwards.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson is stalling here.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Robinson is looking to control Brain's arms but Brain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Robinson is struggling to control the position.
Robinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A frustrated look appears on Robinson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!

Our winner, Altair Brain, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: MMMA Fight Night     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Marttinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marttinen with a hook.
Robinson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marttinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marttinen throws a low kick but Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marttinen defends it well.
Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marttinen throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Marttinen scores with a head kick. Robinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Marttinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson tries to land a leg kick but Marttinen saw it coming and moves away.
Marttinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Marttinen finish him?
Marttinen throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Marttinen's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marttinen misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson blocks a head kick by Marttinen.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Marttinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Marttinen checks a low kick from Robinson.
Marttinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robinson.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marttinen scores with a nice head shot.
Marttinen with a hook.
Marttinen throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Marttinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Marttinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Marttinen avoids it easily.
Marttinen throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marttinen misses the shot to the body.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Marttinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marttinen is looking to chop away at Robinson's legs.
Jab, jab by Marttinen - just one landing.
Marttinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marttinen can pounce on him.
Marttinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marttinen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marttinen won't be happy with that.
Marttinen is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Marttinen is defending well.
Robinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marttinen has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marttinen wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Marttinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marttinen tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson wants to control but Marttinen is keeping him busy.
Marttinen tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marttinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson controls the position.
Marttinen is not content to let Robinson control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marttinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Esko Marttinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Marttinen.
Marttinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robinson under the eye.
Marttinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marttinen throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Marttinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Esko Marttinen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marttinen cracks Robinson with an open hand slap.
Marttinen takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson moves away from the strike by Marttinen. #T1#
Marttinen throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Marttinen misses with a double jab.
Esko Marttinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marttinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Robinson is able to avoid easily.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marttinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marttinen throws a front kick aimed at Robinson's knee but Robinson avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Marttinen as he connects with a hook.
Marttinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Marttinen misses #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a single leg into guard. Marttinen didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Marttinen is keeping the position.#T2#
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Marttinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marttinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marttinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson passes Marttinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Robinson works his way into full mount!
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marttinen is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marttinen is holding on tight.
Marttinen is trying to escape the mount but Robinson keeps good control and instead manages to take Marttinen's back. #SUB2#
Robinson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Robinson seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Marttinen's chin but Marttinen turns very nicely into Robinson's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Marttinen.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Marttinen pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marttinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marttinen's back!
Robinson keeps control of the position as Marttinen tries to break free. #SUB2#
Robinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marttinen is defending well though. Robinson let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esko Marttinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marttinen throws a leg kick but Robinson checks it.
Marttinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marttinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Marttinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marttinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat. #CL#
Marttinen has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Robinson effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body.
Marttinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robinson avoiding damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Marttinen prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Robinson looking to stall.
Robinson stalling.
Marttinen blocks a body shot from Robinson.
Marttinen throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Marttinen controls his hands.
Marttinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Marttinen gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson tries a body shot but Marttinen blocks it.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Marttinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Marttinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robinson trying to stall but Marttinen improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Timothy Robinson.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marttinen takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marttinen, right into the meat.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
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!
Marttinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marttinen is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Marttinen tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB2#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marttinen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marttinen sneaks back into half guard.
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marttinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esko Marttinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Marttinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esko Marttinen!

Esko Marttinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3     
Date:   Dec 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 2366 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dado Mata (ranked 726 p4p, 39 weight class). Mata has chosen 和楽器バンド / 千本桜 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




173 cm
32 yrs
169 lbs



172 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Mata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mata dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on Mata's head and hops out.

Mata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Robinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Robinson keeping hold of Mata's head, controlling as best he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Robinson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.

Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Mata is looking to advance position but Robinson won't allow it.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mata trying to advance position but Robinson counters by regaining guard.
Robinson has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Mata seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control but Mata is keeping busy.

Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mata is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mata is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mata is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Robinson gets full guard.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Robinson is adopting a defensive guard.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Martial Arts Dojo inform me that Mata has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Mata advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mata performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robinson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mata sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Robinson is defending well.

Mata seems to be working for a kimura but Robinson defends the submission attempt.
Mata controlling the action here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is staying active underneath Mata, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Robinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mata trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Mata stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Mata
Mata tries to advance position but instead Robinson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Robinson gets back to full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (5) Mata
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is really struggling to control Mata but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata 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 and throws Mata's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (5) Mata

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controls the position from side control.

Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Robinson's best efforts.
Mata is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mata!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (8) vs (5) Mata

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson can't control as he wanted to and Mata manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mata gets back to full guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mata is trying to keep Robinson in close.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mata is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (8) vs (7) Mata
Robinson wants to sweep here but Mata controlling him for the moment.
Mata wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has Mata pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Timothy Robinson is the new lightweight champion!
Timothy Robinson made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2     
Date:   Dec 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 2370 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanzo Hasashi (ranked 1092 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!




173 cm
32 yrs
169 lbs



178 cm
25 yrs
160 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hanzo Hasashi!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Hasashi moves into the clinch.
Hasashi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hasashi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hasashi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robinson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Timothy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hanzo Hasashi.
Hasashi tries for a takedown but Robinson manages to get underhooks.
Robinson gets underhooks to prevent Hasashi's takedown attempt.

Robinson has hold of one of Hasashi's legs. Hasashi is fighting the takedown attempt but Robinson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (0) Hasashi
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hasashi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Hasashi in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Hasashi
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hasashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robinson managing to control the position.
Hasashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Hasashi is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Hasashi controlling him for the moment.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Hasashi is proving a slippery customer.
Hasashi controlling from the top position.
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Hasashi pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hasashi content to control rather than advance.
Robinson trying to hold on to Hasashi's head to control him but Hasashi postures up.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Hasashi tries to pass.

Robinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hasashi wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hasashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (2) Hasashi
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasashi is keeping the position for now.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Robinson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasashi is keeping the position for now.
Hasashi pulls Robinson in to control the position.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hasashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hasashi wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasashi is trying to control the position but Robinson postures up.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hasashi is keeping the position for now.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson won't allow Hasashi to sweep him here.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hasashi is retaining full guard.

Hasashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robinson pushing down on Hasashi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hasashi trying to control here.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Hasashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Hasashi trying to control here.

Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hasashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hasashi is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson passes into half guard.
Hasashi trying to control here.
Robinson passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (7) vs (2) Hasashi

Robinson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hasashi is looking to reverse the position.
Hasashi is not content to let Robinson control the position.

Robinson has hold of Hasashi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hasashi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Robinson cranks the arm and Hasashi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hasashi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timothy Robinson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Timothy Robinson waved his t-shirt featuring Sully's Bar & Grill's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Hanzo Hasashi had this to say: 'I better consider retiring '.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 03, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 2469 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 2363 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Welcome To The Jungle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!




177 cm
33 yrs
145 lbs



173 cm
32 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Robinson drives through and clinches with Wasa against the cage.
Robinson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Robinson jumps guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (0) vs (4) Robinson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is desperately trying to improve his position but Robinson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wasa has given up his back here. Will Robinson look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (0) vs (7) Robinson

Wasa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wasa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson mounts Wasa! Really nice guard pass there!

Robinson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Robinson controlling from the full mount.
Wasa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wasa is working to get back to half guard.
Wasa gets back to half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to control but can't.
Wasa tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson is trying to control. Wasa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robinson in particular looking to stall.
Wasa trying to hold on to Robinson's head to control him but Robinson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves into full guard.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wasa is keeping the position for now.
Wasa wants to control but Robinson passes easily into half guard.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Wasa is working away.
Robinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Robinson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Robinson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wasa sees it coming and defends easily.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.

Wasa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Wasa is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wasa defends it well.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (0) vs (10) Robinson

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wasa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wasa tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.

Robinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is letting Robinson control him for a moment.

Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wasa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wasa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson slows the pace down.

Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Robinson trying to control the position but Wasa is working away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wasa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Wasa manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Robinson.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.
Wasa 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.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Wasa is keeping the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Wasa is a slippery customer.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robinson is pressing down on Wasa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasa is holding on for now.
Robinson prevents Wasa from improving his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wasa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson.
Wasa won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Wasa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson pushes down on Wasa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson prevents Wasa from improving his position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Wasa defends the submission attempt.

Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wasa is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Wasa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wasa keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Wasa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wasa (4) vs (10) Robinson

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Robinson prevents Wasa from taking his back.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson tries to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa is stalling here but it's allowed Robinson to get half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Wasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Robinson has his foot on Wasa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wasa works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wasa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 10 to 4.
After the big win, Timothy Robinson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson (ranked 2306 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Jamal (ranked 3883 p4p, 386 weight class). Jamal has chosen Re-Rewind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!




173 cm
32 yrs
169 lbs



174 cm
21 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Ali Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jamal tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamal wants to clinch.

Jamal rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jamal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jamal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jamal tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jamal manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Jamal in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Jamal
Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Jamal trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson controlling Jamal's posture.
Jamal wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Jamal trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jamal's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Jamal

Jamal is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.
Jamal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (4) Jamal
Robinson seems keen to control Jamal's posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jamal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jamal looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is still trying to improve position.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.
Jamal stands and throws Robinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (7) Jamal
What's Robinson going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamal trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson is not content to let Jamal control the position.
Jamal trying to mount his opponent but Robinson defends it.
Jamal is just content to waste time from the top position. Robinson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Robinson has Jamal pulled in close to control his posture.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Jamal from controlling successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Jamal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jamal wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Jamal is looking to advance position but Robinson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (6) vs (7) Jamal
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson is looking to work his way around to Jamal's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jamal is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Jamal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for a guillotine from mount but Jamal is in no mood to give up.
Jamal is trying to escape the mount.
Robinson controlling his opponent.
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.
Robinson wants to take his opponent's back but Jamal doesn't allow it.
Robinson looking to control but Jamal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jamal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Robinson working for a guillotine from mount but Jamal is in no mood to give up.
Robinson takes Jamal's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (9) vs (7) Jamal
Jamal tries to escape but Robinson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jamal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Robinson's guard. Nice work there by Jamal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (9) vs (9) Jamal
Jamal postures up.
Jamal trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson has his hands on Jamal's head, controlling the position.
Jamal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Robinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (11) vs (9) Jamal

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Jamal keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.

Jamal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Robinson defends well.

Jamal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (14) vs (9) Jamal

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jamal tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Robinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamal is defending well.
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson is staying tight to Jamal's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Robinson trying to control the position but Jamal is working away.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson trying to control the action but Jamal is working from the bottom.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jamal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson working away.
Jamal is looking for a sweep.
Jamal is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Jamal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jamal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jamal struggling a bit here.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Jamal tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.

Robinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Robinson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Robinson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamal keeps working.
Robinson working away.
Robinson controls the position.
Jamal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jamal is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (17) vs (9) Jamal
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Jamal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jamal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Jamal!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (17) vs (11) Jamal

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pulls Jamal in close to prevent any damage.
Jamal slips nicely into half guard.

Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robinson sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Jamal is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson takes the fight on points by 17 to 11.
Timothy Robinson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Nov 24, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Predator Burns (ranked 710 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Robinson (ranked 2298 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Timothy Robinson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.




170 cm
36 yrs
145 lbs



173 cm
32 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Predator Burns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Burns. Burns maintains the clinch.

Burns pulls guard effortlessly.
Burns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.

Burns has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson trying to control but Burns is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Burns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burns manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Burns in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (0) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (2) vs (2) Robinson

Burns 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns controlling the position.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Burns keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burns looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.

Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Burns is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Burns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burns trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson prevents Burns from improving his position.

Burns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Burns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Robinson stacks Burns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Robinson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (5) Robinson
Burns manages to get back to half guard.
Burns is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (8) Robinson
Burns regains half guard.
Robinson is keen to just control but Burns is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare Academy inform me that Robinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Burns is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Burns is defending the position.
Burns manages to get to full guard.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson stands and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (2) vs (11) Robinson

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but Burns defending well.
Burns tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Burns is working hard here to advance position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burns looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burns looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burns!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burns (6) vs (11) Robinson
Burns working away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burns trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Burns trying to work for an americana but Robinson has managed to regain full guard.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Burns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Robinson is working away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Burns wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (9) vs (11) Robinson
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
Robinson regains half guard.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Burns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burns in particular looking to stall.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Burns wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson trying to control here.
Burns works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (11) Robinson
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Burns goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Robinson turns into him and now he's in Burns's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (12) vs (13) Robinson

Robinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Burns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burns can't keep his opponent in guard - Robinson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burns is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Burns is looking for a triangle but Robinson pushes his legs off easily.

Robinson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (16) Robinson
Burns is trying to improve his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Robinson controlling the pace.
Robinson trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
Burns is in trouble now - Robinson has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burns (12) vs (19) Robinson
Robinson trying to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Burns (12) vs (22) Robinson
Robinson keeps control of the position as Burns tries to break free.

Burns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Robinson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burns is defending well though. Robinson let's go of the attempt for now.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to keep control of the position but Burns is staying busy.

Robinson is looking for the choke from the back position but Burns is controlling his hands well.
Burns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to stick to Burns's back but Burns is turning into Robinson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Robinson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burns.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (22) Robinson
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Robinson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Robinson is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burns (14) vs (24) Robinson
Burns keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson passes Burns's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Burns actively working from the bottom here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Burns is defending against the submission attempts here by Robinson.
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Burns is working away.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Burns won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 24 to 14.
Timothy Robinson gave a mention to Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Predator Burns was interviewed post fight and said 'It's ok, i'm home.'.

 

Event: MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Bilous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Bilous avoids it easily.
Bilous lands a nice shot to the body.
Bilous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Robinson blocks the leg kick.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilous connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bilous tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Bilous fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bilous is wise to it.
Bilous chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bilous.
Robinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Bilous looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bilous misses with a wild body shot.
Bilous checks a leg kick.
Robinson slips a straight right by Bilous.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bilous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.#T2#
Bilous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson throws a low kick but Bilous moves out of range easily.
Bilous is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bilous swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab by Bilous.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bilous.
Bilous throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Bilous makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pavlo Bilous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilous throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick from Bilous lands but Robinson takes it in his stride.
Pavlo Bilous is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bilous throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bilous ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Bilous loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Bilous.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Bilous steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bilous appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Bilous swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bilous scores with a leg kick.
Bilous throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Robinson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bilous's guard.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bilous works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Bilous looking for a guillotine here but Robinson defends easily.
Robinson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavlo Bilous dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bilous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Bilous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bilous looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Bilous takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bilous throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Bilous avoids it easily.#T1#
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bilous throws out the jab.
Bilous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Bilous.
Robinson scores with a jab. Bilous acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robinson cracks Bilous with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bilous misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bilous misses with a low kick.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
A big left from Bilous misses.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bilous pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bilous goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bilous misses with a straight left.
Bilous fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Bilous's body.
Bilous misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bilous blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bilous misses the target.
Bilous is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Bilous misses with an uppercut.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bilous finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
A left lands for Bilous.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bilous. That's going to slow Robinson down.
Bilous throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Nice shot by Bilous.
Bilous scores with a head kick. Robinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Bilous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Robinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Bilous clinches up against the cage.
Bilous is trying to pull guard but Robinson has him pressed against the cage.
Bilous is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robinson to keep the fight standing.
Bilous softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bilous prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Bilous is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Robinson is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Robinson.
Bilous misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bilous jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robinson walks away with a smile on his face. Bilous gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavlo Bilous dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bilous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Bilous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robinson.
Bilous misses with a straight right.
Bilous throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bilous.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilous tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bilous tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Bilous pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there #TD#
and Bilous counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robinson won't be happy with that.
Bilous tries to advance to mount but Robinson denies him.
Robinson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bilous working away.
Robinson tries to buck Bilous off but Bilous is having none of it.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Bilous's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bilous stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson is pulling down on Bilous's head to control his posture. #T2#
Bilous throwing strikes from guard but Robinson blocks nicely.
Robinson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Timothy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilous postures up.
Bilous distracts Robinson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bilous preventing the sweep.
Robinson pulls Bilous in close to prevent any damage.
Bilous landing with the ground and pound.
Bilous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Bilous working some strikes from top position.
Bilous with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson has momentary wrist control but Bilous slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous preventing the sweep.
Robinson seems keen to control Bilous's posture.#SUB2#
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bilous doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Robinson is tightening it up a little... Bilous has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bilous reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bilous taps out! Nice BJJ there by Robinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timothy Robinson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Timothy Robinson thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Pavlo Bilous stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should have stayed away from that rave last night ugh I had a great time and got laid so atleast I have that '.

 

Event: MMMA London 3     
Date:   Aug 30, 2017
#R1##CL#
Robinson gets tackled into the cage by Jiang. Jiang maintains the clinch.
Robinson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jiang or not.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang is trying to pull guard but Robinson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Robinson has Jiang pushed against the cage.
Robinson avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Robinson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Jiang throws a push kick but Robinson slaps the foot to one side. #T1##KD2#
Robinson lands a big head kick that sends Jiang tumbling to the mat! Robinson takes a step backwards and waves Jiang back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Heng Jiang has been cut.
Robinson moves out of range as Jiang throws a body kick.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Robinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jiang.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
Jiang keeps Robinson at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Robinson walks into a left hand.
Jiang missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot lands for Jiang.
Jiang misses with a looping right.
Jiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang lunges at Robinson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Robinson's hand.
Jiang misses with the combination.
Jiang is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks. #T3#
Jiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jiang gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Jiang taking a bit of punishment here - Robinson scoring with strikes.
Jiang is not content to let Robinson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jiang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiang keeps working.
Jiang can't do much from the bottom here.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Robinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jiang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang defending against the ground and pound.
Jiang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jiang is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jiang is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heng Jiang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heng Jiang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Robinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jiang throws a low kick, looking for Robinson's leg but Robinson calmly moves out of range.
Heng Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jiang throws out the jab.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crunch! Robinson slams his shin into Jiang's torso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiang. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Jiang avoids it easily.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Jiang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
A solid body kick from Jiang.
Jiang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jiang lands a head shot.
No joy there for Jiang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
Jiang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Jiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jiang fakes the leg kick and cracks Robinson in the body.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jiang makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Robinson really felt that one!#T2#
Nice body kick there by Jiang.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jiang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jiang defends it well.
Jiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jiang defends it well.
Robinson slips under a jab from Jiang.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson with a poor takedown
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jiang.
A combination from Jiang does no damage.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jiang throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Jiang misses with a body kick.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson throws the kick towards the body but Jiang avoids it.
Jiang blocks a leg kick.
Robinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jiang counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jiang lands with an uppercut that bounces Robinson off the cage and back into range.
Jiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson thumps Jiang with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heng Jiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heng Jiang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Jiang misses the target.
Jiang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jiang. Jiang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jiang throws a low kick, looking for Robinson's leg but Robinson calmly moves out of range.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Jiang's leg. Jiang is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Jiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Robinson.#T1#
Jiang cracks the inside of Robinson's front leg.
Jiang moves out of range as Robinson throws a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Jiang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jiang looks for the body kick but Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jiang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jiang cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
That kick from Jiang tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jiang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Jiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heng Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a leg kick #KD#
and Jiang counters with a crisp one two that drops Robinson! Jiang thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Robinson to his feet! Robinson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Robinson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jiang misses the shot to the body.
Robinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Jiang finish him?
Robinson slips under a jab.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?
Jiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jiang misses with a hook
and Robinson counters with a good low kick that Jiang was not able to check. #T3#
Jiang scores with a nice head shot.
Robinson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jiang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Robinson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robinson throws a head kick that half lands.
Heng Jiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jiang.
Heng Jiang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jiang throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Jiang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Jiang works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Robinson wants to slow Jiang down by chopping away at his legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Jiang misses its target.
Jiang lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Robinson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jiang.
Jiang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Robinson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jiang counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jiang pinned against the cage. Jiang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heng Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heng Jiang!

Heng Jiang decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: MMMA London     
Date:   Jun 28, 2017
#R1#
Eremeev misses with a series of wild punches.
Eremeev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Eremeev on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Eremeev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eremeev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Robinson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Eremeev tries to pass. #T1#
Eremeev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eremeev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eremeev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Eremeev landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eremeev passes into side control.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Eremeev is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Eremeev presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Eremeev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Eremeev is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Eremeev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Eremeev landing shots from mount.
Eremeev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Robinson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Robinson tries to hold on but Eremeev postures up.
Robinson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eremeev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eremeev is taking a breather. Robinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson trying to hold on to Eremeev's head to control him but Eremeev postures up.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eremeev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eremeev lands a nice short elbow.
Eremeev lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Robinson is looking for a sweep. Eremeev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eremeev is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eremeev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Eremeev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Eremeev there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Eremeev works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Robinson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eremeev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Eremeev.
Eremeev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
A swing and a miss from Eremeev.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eremeev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Eremeev misses with a looping left.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev misses with a takedown attempt - Robinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eremeev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eremeev.
Eremeev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson throws a body kick that misses
and Eremeev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremeev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Robinson defends it well.
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Eremeev. Eremeev gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eremeev's calf.
Andrey Eremeev seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Eremeev misses with a straight right.
Eremeev misses the jab.
A jab from Eremeev misses. #TD2#
Eremeev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eremeev showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremeev thows a huge punch but Robinson dodges it nicely.
Eremeev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eremeev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Robinson to regain full guard.
Eremeev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eremeev stands up over Robinson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Robinson has control of Eremeev's left arm, preventing Eremeev from doing any damage.
Robinson controls Eremeev momentarily but Eremeev frees himself.
Eremeev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
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. #REVR#
Eremeev pushes Robinson off looking to stand but Robinson dives back in and keeps control.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eremeev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andrey Eremeev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eremeev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eremeev is trying to stand up here but Robinson is controlling him well.
Robinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Eremeev wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Eremeev is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eremeev is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
Robinson won't allow Eremeev to sweep him here.
Robinson is pushing down on Eremeev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eremeev is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson wants to control but Eremeev is keeping him busy.
Eremeev manages to get to full guard.
Robinson chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Eremeev has his feet on Robinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Eremeev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Eremeev sprawls and moves away.
Timothy Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Eremeev.
Eremeev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson tries to counter with a takedown but Eremeev is quick to defend against it.
Eremeev works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Eremeev 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Eremeev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eremeev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Eremeev misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Robinson scores with a kick to the body.
Eremeev throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eremeev throws out the jab.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Eremeev just manages to avoid it.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Eremeev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eremeev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eremeev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Eremeev misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Eremeev. Beautiful body shot.
Eremeev thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Eremeev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Eremeev misses.
A big left from Eremeev misses. #TD2#
Eremeev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eremeev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Robinson defending against the ground and pound.
Eremeev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working. #SUB2#
Eremeev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
Eremeev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T2#
Robinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Eremeev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Robinson has his hands clasped together around Eremeev's back. He's all about the action.
Robinson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eremeev scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Eremeev wants to work for an arm triangle but Robinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Robinson trying to control here.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully.
Robinson pulls Eremeev in close to his closed guard and prevents Eremeev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Eremeev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrey Eremeev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eremeev looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Robinson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Robinson is looking to pass into half guard but Eremeev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eremeev is in guard.#REVB#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Eremeev from controlling successfully. #T4#
Robinson trying to control the position. #SUB#
Robinson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eremeev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Eremeev defends easily.
Eremeev cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eremeev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Eremeev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eremeev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Eremeev!

A relieved looking Andrey Eremeev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMMA 26: Fist of Fury     
Date:   Jun 03, 2017
#R1#
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Brown.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Robinson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brown misses with a hook.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Robinson in his tracks.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.#T2#
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Robinson motions for Brown to come forward. Robinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Robinson walks into a left hand. #T3#
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown scores with a head kick. Robinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brown.
Robinson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Robinson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robinson.
Brown misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Robinson is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Robinson seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.
Robinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brown is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Robinson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown trying to control but Robinson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brown dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Robinson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Robinson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robinson slips a straight right by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robinson slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Robinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robinson. #T1#
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Robinson with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Robinson defends it easily.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Robinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Robinson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robinson can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robinson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Brown has his foot on Robinson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robinson works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Brown has wrist control.
Timothy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Robinson throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robinson.
Brown jabs Robinson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Brown misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown lands with a cross.
Daniel Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily.
Brown tries for a takedown but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
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 Daniel Brown will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses with a low kick.
Robinson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Robinson dives in and scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely. #T1#
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robinson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown defending against the ground and pound.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Robinson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Robinson working the strikes but Brown uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Robinson. #T2#
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.
Robinson misses with a head shot. Brown uses the momentum to regain guard.
Robinson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Robinson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robinson cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Robinson lands a huge shot from side control! Brown is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timothy Robinson!
Timothy Robinson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Daniel Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'XxX'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 10, 2017
#R1#
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tajko.#TD#
Tajko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tajko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Tajko is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Tajko wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tajko jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tajko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robinson controlling the position well. #SUB2#
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tajko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tajko's back!
Robinson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tajko doesn't escape.
Robinson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Robinson landing with strikes.
Robinson is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC2#
Tajko is rocked!
Robinson lands a good shot there. Tajko covers up! Robinson smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Tajko to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Robinson jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Robinson!
Timothy Robinson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei     
Date:   Mar 26, 2017
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Brown avoids the body shot from Robinson. #TD#
Robinson gets the takedown into side control.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Robinson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #T1#
Brown is looking to improve his position but Robinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Robinson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brown because Robinson loaded up on that one.
Robinson lands a couple of good shots and Brown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Robinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown tries to break free. #SUB#
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
Brown breaks Robinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T2#
Brown wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. #REVR#
Robinson cracks Brown with a solid left hand.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brown works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Robinson throwing strikes but missing.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Robinson throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robinson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs. #TD2#
Brown drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Robinson regains half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Robinson keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Robinson.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown throws a solid leg kick but Robinson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brown.
Robinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Robinson moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Robinson's calf.
Timothy Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown avoids a kick to the body.
Robinson cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Brown tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson sets himself, and Brown steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Robinson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Robinson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robinson tries to avoid it.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson lands a head shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.#T3#
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robinson avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Nice shot by Brown.
Robinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Robinson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Brown goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brown digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Robinson shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Robinson blocks the low kick.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD2#
Robinson tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Brown misses the jab.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Brown rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Robinson tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Robinson back against the cage. #T1#
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Robinson trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Robinson into the cage.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Robinson works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Robinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson fails to pull guard.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Brown gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brown is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Brown prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
Brown prevents a body shot from Robinson.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Robinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Brown.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Robinson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown stalling.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Brown!

After winning the bout, Daniel Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Mar 05, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ozzy McKane and Timothy Robinson. McKane comes into the arena with SAIL - AWOLNATION blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!




170 cm
31 yrs
160 lbs



173 cm
29 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ozzy McKane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Robinson has managed to clinch.
McKane prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've been informed that Robinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKane tries to score a body lock takedown but Robinson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Robinson pulls guard effortlessly.
McKane preventing the sweep.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but McKane is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKane 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson controls McKane momentarily but McKane frees himself.
McKane is stalling in the full guard.
McKane slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (3) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson trying to remain calm as McKane controls from the top position.
Robinson is trying to control McKane's posture but McKane avoids it.
Robinson looking for a sweep but McKane has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (5) vs (0) Robinson

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robinson regains half guard.

Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKane pulls his head out easily.
Robinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson gets full guard.
McKane stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
McKane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKane trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is pulling down on McKane's head. It's preventing any offense from McKane, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robinson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McKane stacks Robinson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McKane!
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (8) vs (0) Robinson
A control attempt from Robinson but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (10) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson can't escape the position.
McKane looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to hold on but McKane postures up.
Robinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robinson gets back to half guard.
McKane is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to control but McKane passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (13) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson wants to control but McKane postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
McKane tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robinson's legs.
McKane trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
McKane trying to control the position but Robinson is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKane just content to control the position.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to work for a sweep but McKane has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (15) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is working to get back to half guard.
Robinson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McKane wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to improve his position but McKane is controlling well.
Robinson gets full guard.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing McKane from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McKane passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking to improve his position.
Robinson wants to control but McKane is keeping busy.
McKane wants to free his trapped foot but Robinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKane is working away from the top position though.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson controlling the position for now.
Robinson trying to hold on to McKane's head to control him but McKane postures up.
Robinson gets back to full guard.
Robinson wants to sweep here but McKane controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is trying to control the position but McKane postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has control of McKane's left arm, preventing McKane from doing any damage.
McKane won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McKane is now in half guard.
Robinson is trying to control but can't.
McKane stalling.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to get back to full guard.
McKane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

McKane seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKane is working away from the top position though.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep but McKane has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McKane (18) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson is looking to reverse the position.
McKane tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs.
McKane advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: McKane (20) vs (0) Robinson
Robinson wants to hold on but McKane pushes him away.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McKane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
McKane controlling the position easily from mount.
Robinson tries to hold on but McKane postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
McKane takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
After the fight, Ozzy McKane was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Mar 04, 2017

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Afa Sila and Timothy Robinson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




173 cm
33 yrs
156 lbs



173 cm
29 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Afa Sila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Timothy Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Sila clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sila is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Sila lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sila (2) vs (0) Robinson
Sila wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Sila trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson has control of Sila's left arm, preventing Sila from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking to control but Sila passes into half guard.
Sila stalling away here and it's allowed Robinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Robinson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard but Sila passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is positioning himself well to prevent Sila advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Robinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Robinson is controlling Sila's posture.
Sila is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sila'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Robinson is pulling down on Sila's head. It's preventing any offense from Sila, at least for the moment.
Sila preventing the sweep.
Sila tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Sila from controlling successfully.
Robinson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sila's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (2) vs (2) Robinson
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sila swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Robinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Robinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Robinson advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (2) vs (5) Robinson
Sila tries to bench press Robinson off him but Robinson keeps the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sila wants to control but Robinson postures up.
Sila is looking to regain half guard here but Robinson keeps moving and retains side control.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson trying to control the action but Sila is working from the bottom.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sila has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sila is looking for a sweep.

Robinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sila is not content to let Robinson control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sila sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson trying to control the action but Sila is working from the bottom.

Robinson seems to be looking for submissions.
Sila won't allow Robinson to pass to mount.
Sila wants to control but Robinson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Robinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sila defends it well.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying to work for a kimura but Sila is defending well.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robinson is working away from the top position though.

Sila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sila keeping hold of Robinson's head, controlling as best he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sila is trying to get back to full guard.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Sila won't allow it.

Robinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Robinson passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (2) vs (8) Robinson

Robinson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sila is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sila and Robinson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Robinson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sila rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Robinson's guard! Nice work there by Sila!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (4) vs (8) Robinson

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (4) vs (10) Robinson
Robinson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (4) vs (13) Robinson

Robinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Robinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sila is looking for a sweep.
Sila is trying to control Robinson's posture but Robinson avoids it.
Sila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Robinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sila is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Sila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sila is working hard here to advance position.
Robinson wants to control but Sila is keeping him busy.
Sila can't do much from the bottom here.
Sila regains half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sila (4) vs (16) Robinson

Robinson swings around for an armbar but Sila sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Robinson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (6) vs (16) Robinson
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.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sila (6) vs (18) Robinson
Sila trying to control here.
Sila is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Robinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sila is just riding it out for now. Robinson eventually gives up the hold.
Sila is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Robinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Robinson's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sila (10) vs (18) Robinson

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Sila is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Robinson is trying to break free.
Robinson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Sila looking for the RNC.
Robinson rolls, trying to escape but Sila keeps control of the position.

Robinson fending off the submission attempt from Sila.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sila trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Robinson doesn't escape.
Robinson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Sila go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Robinson right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson just trying to survive but Sila is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robinson wins on points by 18 to 10.
Timothy Robinson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: T174 Olympic Finals     
Date:   Jan 15, 2017
#R1#
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikitin.
Nikitin looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Nikitin misses the shot to the body.
Robinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Nikitin throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Robinson takes one to the chin there.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikitin cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson throws a nice looking combination but Nikitin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikitin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nikitin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Robinson takes a swing at Nikitin's ribcage but misses.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikitin lands a nice looking body shot.
Nikitin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikitin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Nikitin just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nikitins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson is looking to wear down Nikitin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nikitin works over Robinson's head and body with a nice combination.
Robinson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nikitin throws out the jab.
Nikitin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Robinson.
Nikitin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robinson.#TD#
Robinson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Robinson showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nikitin wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson is thwarting Nikitin's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Nikitin tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Robinson is trying to control. Nikitin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson is thwarting Nikitin's attempts to control the position.
Nikitin is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Robinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nikitin trying to control from the bottom.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikitin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Robinson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Nikitin is defending well.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Nikitin is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Nikitin is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Robinson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nikitin wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson is working Nikitin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robinson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nikitin trying to control the position.
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 Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Robinson!
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
Alexandr Nikitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikitin.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
Robinson lands a jab to the head.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Nikitin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikitin.
Nikitin throws a hook but Robinson blocks it.
Nikitin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nikitin.
Robinson lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Robinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nikitin.
Robinson tries to counter by clinching up but Nikitin breaks away and moves out of range.
Robinson scores with a jab. Nikitin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson lands the left hand.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Nikitin shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nikitin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nikitin throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nikitin can do to turn this around?
Nikitin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikitin walks into a jab.
Robinson blocks a jab.
Robinson defending well as Nikitin loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Nikitin. That snapped Robinson's head back.
Nikitin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nikitin! But no joy.#T2#
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nikitin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Nikitin.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nikitin momentarily.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Nikitin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A lazy left from Nikitin finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Robinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Robinson.
Nikitin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Robinson misses with a straight left.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Nikitin digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson dives in and grabs Nikitin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nikitin pushes down on Robinson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson misses with a body kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a body shot. #T3#
Nikitin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nikitin throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robinson jabs at Nikitin's body.
Nice straight punches there by Nikitin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikitin.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nikitin's corner calls for a 1-2. Nikitin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Nikitin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nikitin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin thuds a left hand into Robinson's body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Robinson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Robinson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nikitin misses with a two punch combination.
Nikitin misses with a looping right.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikitin.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nikitin.
Nikitin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikitin moves out of range.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Nikitin counters with a stiff right hand.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nikitin lands a nice shot to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nikitin's waist but Nikitin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robinson off to one side.
It seemed like Nikitin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikitin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Nikitin looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Nikitin down.
Nikitin swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Nikitin.
Nikitin avoids the body shot from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikitin.
A countering left hand to the body from Nikitin misses.#T1#
Nikitin lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson cracks Nikitin with an open hand slap.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikitin. Nikitin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikitin scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Nikitin.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikitin moves away.#T2#
Robinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nikitin cracks Robinson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikitin throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nikitin. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikitin.
Nikitin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A lazy left from Nikitin finds it's target.
Robinson scores with a one two! Nikitin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nikitin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nikitin lands a glancing blow to the side of Robinson's head.
A jab from Nikitin finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Nikitin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Alexandr Nikitin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikitin misses with a two punch combination.
Alexandr Nikitin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikitin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Nikitin throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikitin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nikitin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson throwing a counter right hand but Nikitin manages to avoid it.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikitin is just out of range.
A left lands for Nikitin.
Nikitin punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nikitin drops Robinson with a naaaaasty hook - Robinson is in real trouble here! Nikitin dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: T173 Holiday Special     
Date:   Dec 25, 2016
#R1#
Reijonen swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Robinson is looking to slow Reijonen down with leg kicks.
Jab from Reijonen.
Jab from Reijonen.#TD#
Robinson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reijonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Reijonen's guard now, I'm sure.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Reijonen is retaining full guard.
Reijonen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reijonen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reijonen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Robinson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Robinson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reijonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson preventing the sweep.
Robinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reijonen is keeping the position for now.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reijonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reijonen scores with a decent looking hook.
Reijonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reijonen throws a shot to the body.
Reijonen throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2##CL2#
Reijonen gets a clinch.
Reijonen misses with some punches.
Reijonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Robinson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reijonen.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Reijonen controls his hands.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Reijonen misses with some punches. #TD#
Robinson jumps guard and drags Reijonen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reijonen trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB#
Robinson working for submissions but it's allowed Reijonen to get to half guard.
Reijonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reijonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Robinson tries to roll over but Reijonen keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reijonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reijonen works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Reijonen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skreba Reijonen dominated that round.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reijonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Reijonen.
Reijonen tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reijonen scores with a nice right hand.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Reijonen moves out of range easily.
Reijonen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robinson blocks it well.
Reijonen checks a leg kick nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Robinson.
Reijonen connects with the punch.
Reijonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Reijonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reijonen.
Reijonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. Reijonen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Reijonen scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Reijonen lands a body shot.
Reijonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reijonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Robinson throws the kick towards the body but Reijonen avoids it.
Robinson takes one to the side of the head.
Reijonen misses with a hook to the body
and Robinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reijonen throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reijonen throws a head kick that misses
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reijonen feints and then cracks Robinson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robinson down.
Reijonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reijonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Robinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Reijonen's knee but Reijonen avoids it well.
A leg kick checked by Reijonen.
Reijonen wants to clinch.
Reijonen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reijonen wants to counter the offense by Robinson and move into the clinch position.
Reijonen throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reijonen sprawls and moves away.
Reijonen looks to land a body kick but Robinson moved away.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
Robinson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reijonen.
Robinson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reijonen.
Reijonen digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Skreba Reijonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reijonen thows a leg kick but Robinson checks it
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Reijonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reijonen cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reijonen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Robinson is looking to slow Reijonen down with leg kicks.
Reijonen works Robinson's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Reijonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robinson's head.
Robinson tries a low kick but Reijonen avoids it.
Reijonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reijonen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reijonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reijonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Reijonen keeps moving.
Reijonen keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Skreba Reijonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reijonen throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control.
Robinson wants to control but Reijonen is keeping him busy.
Robinson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reijonen sneaks back into half guard.
Reijonen trying to control here.
Reijonen is not content to let Robinson control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Robinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reijonen wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson content to control rather than advance.
Reijonen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Robinson.
Robinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reijonen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reijonen checks a leg kick. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Reijonen throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Robinson!
Reijonen tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Reijonen jumps back.
Reijonen tries to clinch up.
Reijonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Reijonen thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
Reijonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reijonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Reijonen backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reijonen cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Robinson.
Reijonen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Reijonen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reijonen connects with a nice looking jab.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reijonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robinson. That did some damage!
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reijonen but Reijonen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Reijonen checks it.
Robinson moves out of range as Reijonen throws a body kick.
Robinson fails to land the takedown.
Reijonen with a nice cross.
Reijonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Robinson misses with a low kick as Reijonen jumps back.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reijonen.
Reijonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reijonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reijonen scores with a spinning back kick!
Robinson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reijonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reijonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson throws a push kick but Reijonen slaps the foot to one side.
Reijonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though.
Skreba Reijonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reijonen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reijonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skreba Reijonen.
I've got Reijonen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skreba Reijonen!

Skreba Reijonen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: T168     
Date:   Nov 11, 2016
#R1#
Janus wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Janus takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Janus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Janus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Janus tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Janus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Come on Robinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Janus misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robinson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Janus scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Robinson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Robinson blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Janus has Robinson pushed against the cage.
Janus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robinson's efforts to push away.
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Janus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Janus is stalling here.
Janus misses with the head strike.
Robinson slows down the pace here.
Robinson tries to pull guard but Janus won't allow it. #TD2#
Robinson pulls guard effortlessly. #T2#
Robinson wants to control but Janus passes easily into half guard.
Robinson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Robinson actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robinson trying to control from the bottom.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Janus is controlling well. #T3#
Robinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Janus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Janus's back!
Robinson punches the canvas rather than the man. #SUB2#
Janus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Robinson struggling to land strikes to the head as Janus covers up. #T4#
Janus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Robinson working for a choke but Janus is defending well.
Robinson keeps control of the position as Janus tries to break free.
Robinson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Janus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Janus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Robinson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Janus tries to clinch up.
Robinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Janus is wise to it.
Robinson feints and then cracks Janus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Janus down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robinson.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Janus. #CL#
Janus drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
Janus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but Robinson blocks with his arms.
Janus has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Janus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robinson is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Robinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Janus uses from the top position.
Robinson controls Janus momentarily but Janus frees himself.
Robinson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Janus from controlling successfully.
Janus stays in close to Robinson's body and controls the position.
Robinson is trying to keep Janus in close.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Janus from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Janus defends easily.
Janus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robinson on the ground.
Robinson trying to control the position.
Janus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Janus doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Janus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Janus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Janus is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Janus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robinson goes for a double leg but Janus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Janus continues to drive forward.#CL#
Janus clinches. #BC2#
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Janus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Janus moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Robinson lands a nice looking body kick.
Robinson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Janus is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Janus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Janus landing knees to the body.
Janus has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson. #T4#
Janus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Janus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Janus fails to land.
Robinson misses with a body punch.
Janus works on Robinson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Janus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Janus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Janus up against the cage.#BC2#
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Hugh Janus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Janus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Janus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Janus misses with a wild body shot.
Janus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Robinson scores with a leg kick.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Janus checks it.
Janus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson blocks a head kick by Janus.
Hugh Janus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janus misses with a head kick.
Robinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Robinson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB2#
Robinson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Robinson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Robinson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is pushing down on Janus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Janus is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Janus taking some punishment here, with Robinson in his half guard.
Janus is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Timothy Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson is controlling the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Janus is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Robinson is thwarting Janus's attempts to control the position.
Janus wants to improve his position but Robinson is controlling well.
Robinson prevents Janus from standing back up.
Robinson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Janus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Robinson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Robinson controlling from mount.
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robinson lands a heavy elbow.
Robinson wants to control but Janus has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Robinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Janus is trying to maintain the position but Robinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Janus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Janus tries to kick Robinson off but Robinson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Janus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Janus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is keen to just control but Janus is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Robinson!

An out of breath and clearly excited Timothy Robinson thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: T165     
Date:   Oct 21, 2016
#R1#
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikolaev stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Nikolaev misses its intended target.
Robinson walks into a left hand.
Nikolaev misses with a low kick.
Nikolaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick and Nikolaev moves out of range easily.
Nikolaev feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Nikolaev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nikolaev cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson connects with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Nikolaev counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikolaev is just out of range.
A left lands for Nikolaev.#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolaev swinging wildly here.
Robinson throws a leg kick which misses Nikolaev's front leg but catches the back leg as Nikolaev tries to avoid it.
Nikolaev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolaev checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nikolaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nikolaev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nikolaev throws a series of punches but Robinson avoids them all with ease.
Nikolaev throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolaev scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Nikolaev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robinson backs up against the cage.
Nikolaev has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Nikolaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nikolaev avoids it.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson staying out of range there.
Robinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nikolaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nikolaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robinson.
Robinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nikolaev.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nikolaev misses with an uppercut.
Robinson takes a swing at Nikolaev's ribcage but misses.
Robinson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nikolaev misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nikolaev misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nikolaev misses with a wild body shot.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikolaev blocks the leg kick.
Nikolaev blocks a leg kick.
Robinson is looking to wear down Nikolaev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nikolaev checks it well.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Nikolaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robinson slips a jab from Nikolaev.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev cracks a nice hook into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Nikolaev misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev lands a nice hook to Robinson's body. Robinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Nikolaev.
Robinson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev throws out a counter right but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Nikolaev jumps back.
Robinson slips a straight right by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev with a jab.
Nikolaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
As Nikolaev backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev cracks Robinson with a good jab.
Robinson slips under a jab.
Nikolaev blocks a leg kick.
Nikolaev throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nikolaev just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volya Nikolaev dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Nikolaev throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Nikolaev throws a big shot that misses.
Robinson attempts a counter takedown but Nikolaev avoids it well and moves away.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Nikolaev.
As Nikolaev backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nikolaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Nikolaev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nikolaev.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nikolaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Nikolaev misses.
Nikolaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson tries to work over Nikolaev's front leg with a kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nikolaev.
Robinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Volya Nikolaev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nikolaev swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Nikolaev loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.#T1#
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Nikolaev does it's job there.
Nikolaev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Nikolaev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Nikolaev does no damage.
Robinson lands a high kick!
Robinson throws a low kick but Nikolaev avoids it.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Nikolaev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nikolaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nikolaev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Nikolaev.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Robinson misses with a low kick as Nikolaev jumps back.
Robinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikolaev blocks the leg kick.
Nikolaev throws a poor cross that misses
and Robinson counters with a two punch combo.
Nikolaev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nikolaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Nikolaev cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson walks into a stiff left hand from Nikolaev.
Robinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nikolaev throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nikolaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikolaev checks a leg kick.#T3#
Nikolaev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Robinson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
As Nikolaev backs away, Robinson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robinson on the side of the head.
A cross from Nikolaev lands.
Nikolaev lands a head shot.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Nikolaev's leg. Nikolaev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikolaev misses the target.
Nikolaev scores with a jab.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Nikolaev checks it.
Nikolaev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikolaev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Robinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nikolaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Robinson's head.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Nikolaev looks to land a combination but Robinson avoids it well.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Nikolaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikolaev lands a jab.
Robinson slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikolaev lands with a hook. Robinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nikolaev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Volya Nikolaev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nikolaev misses with a wild combination.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Nikolaev.
Nikolaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nikolaev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Robinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Nikolaev catches Robinson right on the button with a cross.
Nikolaev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Nikolaev throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick from Robinson misses.
Robinson tries to score with a low kick but Nikolaev moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikolaev.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nikolaev.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nikolaev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Nikolaev throws out a powerful jab.
Nikolaev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Nikolaev loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Nikolaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Robinson misses
and Nikolaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson throws a chopping leg kick but Nikolaev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nikolaev blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nikolaev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Nikolaev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nikolaev.
Robinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Robinson throws a head kick but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev connects with a body shot.
Robinson misses with a low kick. #T2#
Nikolaev checks a leg kick nicely.
Nikolaev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Robinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nikolaev lands a right hook to the body.
Nikolaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikolaev lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson swings for the body but Nikolaev moves out of range.
Nikolaev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nikolaev digs a good body shot into Robinson's ribs.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Nikolaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robinson thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nikolaev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Nikolaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nikolaev.
A bone on bone clash there as Nikolaev blocks the leg kick.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Nikolaev.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nikolaev misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nikolaev.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nikolaev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robinson tries to land a front kick but Nikolaev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Robinson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nikolaev.
Nikolaev connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolaev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robinson.
Volya Nikolaev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nikolaev connects with a single shot there.
Nikolaev checks a leg kick nicely.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Nikolaev's knee but Nikolaev avoids it well.
Good exchange - Nikolaev coming out on top.
Nikolaev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nikolaev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nikolaev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good standup being displayed there by Nikolaev as he connects with a hook.
Robinson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Nikolaev. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from Nikolaev misses.
Robinson lands with a kick to the temple. Nikolaev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Timothy Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nikolaev with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Volya Nikolaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nikolaev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volya Nikolaev!

 

Event: T160 Hoshino vs McKane     
Date:   Sep 16, 2016
#R1#
Bishop lands a jab to Robinson's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bishop is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
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 misses with a low kick.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Robinson.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Robinson avoids it with no problem.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robinson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Bishop has been cut.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Bishop lands a big uppercut and Robinson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robinson looks OK. Bishop waves Robinson back to his feet!#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Timothy Robinson has been cut.
Robinson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Bishop lands a big uppercut and Robinson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Robinson looks OK. Bishop waves Robinson back to his feet!
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Robinson throws a wild body kick that Bishop sees coming a mile off.
Robinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A low kick from Robinson is predictable there
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Bishop blocks the low kick.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a quick counter head kick but Bishop was just out of range.
Robinson is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Robinson moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop checks a low kick from Robinson.
Bishop scores with a jab to the head.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Robinson's head back.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xavier Bishop dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Bishop misses with a looping right.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Robinson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Robinson moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Xavier Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robinson doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Bishop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Robinson.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robinson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bishop has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bishop and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Robinson misses with a low kick as Bishop jumps back.
Bishop cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robinson.#T2#
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Robinson misses
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Robinson lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Robinson throws a chopping leg kick but Bishop manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Robinson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Robinson scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson slips under a jab.#T3#
Robinson motions for Bishop to come forward. Robinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Robinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Robinson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bishop is out of range and Robinson settles back down.
Robinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Bishop.#T4#
Bishop avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Robinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Robinson misses
and Bishop finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Robinson throws a lazy body kick
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Bishop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xavier Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Robinson tried to counter with a leg kick but Bishop avoided it.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
Robinson wants to land a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Robinson backing away here, and Bishop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robinson.
Robinson half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bishop slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
and Bishop counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Robinson! He's just covering up as Bishop starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bishop!
A very excited looking Xavier Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: T154 Chief vs Rocker     
Date:   Aug 05, 2016
#R1#
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson throws a head kick but McKane moves out of range.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson thumps McKane with a low kick.
McKane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKane misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
McKane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by McKane.
McKane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
McKane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
McKane walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and McKane connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Robinson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robinson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson thows a leg kick but McKane checks it
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but McKane is out of range.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson jabs McKane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKane misses with a hook. Robinson ducked under it nicely.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McKane has time to react.
A clash of legs there as McKane blocks the low kick.
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 throws a nice looking combination but McKane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robinson works McKane's body with a nice hook.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Robinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Robinson misses
and McKane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McKane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and McKane counters with a left and a right that stings Robinson.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from McKane.
Robinson throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Robinson tried to score with a low kick but McKane checks it.
McKane is looking for the big counter here.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Robinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
Robinson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Robinson lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from McKane misses its intended target.
A jab from McKane misses.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robinson.
McKane might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Robinson drops his hands momentarily and McKane takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McKane, as that shot connected.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and McKane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
Robinson throws a solid leg kick but McKane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Robinson.
McKane misses with an uppercut.
A big right from McKane misses.
McKane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robinson is looking to wear down McKane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson scores with a punch to the head.
McKane scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McKane's head.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Robinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson moves out of range as McKane strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Robinson.
McKane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McKane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Robinson works McKane's body with a nice hook.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McKane lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McKane lands an overhand right.#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
McKane throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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 Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Robinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into McKane's ribs.
Robinson misses with a body shot
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson walks forward, straight into a front kick from McKane.
Robinson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McKane! But no joy.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses #KD2#
and McKane counters with a crisp right hand that drops Robinson! McKane lets Robinson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Robinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robinson takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane tries a quick counter leg kick but Robinson is wise to it.#T1#
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson misses with a low kick.
McKane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson avoids the body shot from McKane.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
Robinson misses the body punch
and McKane counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Robinson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKane.
Nice defenses there by McKane.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McKane takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
McKane slips under a jab from Robinson.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
McKane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKane tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Robinson.
Robinson misses with a looping right.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick #KD2#
and McKane counters with a nice right hand that sends Robinson toppling to the canvas! Robinson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McKane finish him?!
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
McKane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKane manages to avoid it.
McKane cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Robinson swings for the body but McKane moves out of range. #T3#
Robinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robinson blocks a leg kick.
Robinson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McKane blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKane throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
Ozzy McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKane was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
It seemed like McKane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robinson.
Robinson throws a right and a left that McKane avoids nicely.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
McKane drops Robinson with a naaaaasty hook - Robinson is in real trouble here! McKane dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ozzy McKane!
Ozzy McKane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: T149 Robinson vs Hoshino     
Date:   Jul 01, 2016
#R1#
Robinson tried to score with a low kick but Hoshino checks it.
That kick from Robinson tenderised Hoshino's leg. Hoshino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoshino lands a jab.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Hoshino swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hoshino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robinson. Robinson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoshino checks it well.
Hoshino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Hoshino sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
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 displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Robinson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Robinson ducks down to avoid it.
Robinson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Robinson.
Hoshino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Robinson sets himself, and Hoshino steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Robinson. #T2#
Robinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Robinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
Robinson throws a low kick, looking for Hoshino's leg but Hoshino calmly moves out of range.
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
A cross from Hoshino lands.
Robinson throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range. #T3#
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino tries to counter with a clinch but Robinson shakes him off and moves away.
Hoshino stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Hoshino moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoshino tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Hoshino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robinson.
Hoshino tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Hoshino tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson is looking to control Hoshino's arms but Hoshino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Robinson has his back to the cage.
Hoshino struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Hoshino misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Robinson wants to stall.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoshino lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoshino pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson sets himself, and Hoshino steps forward looking for the clinch! Robinson avoids it this time.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Robinson.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino lands with a shot to the body.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino takes one to the chin there.
Robinson lands a head kick. Hoshino smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson is looking to wear down Hoshino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Robinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robinson throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Robinson throws out the jab.
Robinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Robinson throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Robinson misses with a body shot
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino connects with a body shot.
Robinson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.#T2#
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Hoshino's knee but Hoshino avoids it well.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Robinson throws a good cross that connects.
Robinson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson tries to work over Hoshino's front leg with a kick but Hoshino checks it.
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoshino checks it well.
Timothy Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Hoshino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robinson.#T4#
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hoshino checks it well.
Hoshino wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson pushes him away.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson tried to score with a low kick but Hoshino checks it.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
Robinson slips a jab from Hoshino.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Hoshino misses.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Robinson throws a series of punches but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Robinson. That's going to slow Hoshino down.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoshino misses.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Robinson swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Robinson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoshino.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoshino tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Hoshino back against the cage.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Hoshino tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Hoshino lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Oh Robinson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a head punch that misses.
Robinson seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoshino has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hoshino can turn it around.
Robinson tries to stall but Hoshino uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoshino cracks Robinson with a nice body shot.
Hoshino misses with some punches.
Hoshino slowing the pace effectively.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robinson looking to stall.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Hoshino fails to land.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoshino working aggressively here.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Robinson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoshino pushes Robinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hoshino digs a right hand into Robinson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robinson's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Robinson pulls guard.
Hoshino 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. #T4##SUB#
Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoshino is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoshino trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Hoshino pushes his legs off easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A left lands for Robinson.
Robinson throws a body punch but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Robinson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Hoshino wants to counter with a clinch but Robinson pushes him away.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Robinson ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson. #KD2#
Hoshino lands a big right hand that sends Robinson crashing to the mat! Hoshino stays standing though and waves Robinson back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson wants to slow Hoshino down by chopping away at his legs.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that drops Robinson like a sack of potatoes! Hoshino dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: T147 - Highjack vs Turner     
Date:   Jun 17, 2016
#R1#
Puch missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puch blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Puch tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Puch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puch lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Puch seems to be looking for submissions.
Robinson wants to control but Puch is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Robinson defending well though.
Ground and pound from Puch.
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Robinson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Robinson tries to roll over but Puch keeps him under control.
Robinson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Warfare MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Nice strikes from Puch there.
Robinson trying to control but Puch postures up.
Puch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Puch trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson trying to control but Puch postures up.
Ground and pound from Puch.
Puch 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.
Puch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Puch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Puch in his half guard.
Robinson taking some punishment here, with Puch in his half guard. #SUB#
Robinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puch working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Puch lands a nice short elbow.
Robinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robinson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Puch.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puch scoring with some ground and pound.
Puch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Puch from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Robinson working for a triangle but Puch defends it easily.
Puch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Puch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robinson's head.
Puch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puch cracks Robinson with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Puch stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Robinson throws up his legs and catches Puch in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Puch tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Robinson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Timothy Robinson!
Timothy Robinson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Timothy Robinson and Akira Hayabusa. Hayabusa has chosen Paris as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




173 cm
26 yrs
169 lbs



167 cm
37 yrs
140 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Timothy Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Akira Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Robinson rushes Hayabusa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hayabusa jumps guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Robinson stays in close to Hayabusa's body and controls the position.
Hayabusa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hayabusa looking for a sweep. Not yet Hayabusa, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

Robinson drops back looking for a leg! Hayabusa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hayabusa manages to kick Robinson off! Robinson jumps back into Hayabusa's 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to pass the guard but Hayabusa is keeping the position.
Hayabusa wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Robinson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Robinson is taking a breather. Hayabusa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hayabusa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Hayabusa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Robinson seems content to control.
Robinson wants to take a breather but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Hayabusa tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.

Robinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Robinson is keen to just control but Hayabusa is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Robinson is trying to control. Hayabusa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayabusa takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hayabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hayabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson looking to sit in guard and control but Hayabusa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Hayabusa
Robinson keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.

Robinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hayabusa is aware though and is defending well.

Robinson working for a triangle but Hayabusa defends it easily.
Robinson pulls Hayabusa in to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.

Hayabusa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robinson is pulling down on Hayabusa's head to control his posture.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Hayabusa from controlling successfully.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayabusa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Hayabusa tries to pass to full mount but Robinson defends it.
Robinson is controlling Hayabusa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hayabusa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hayabusa is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.

Robinson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robinson keeping hold of Hayabusa's head, controlling as best he can.
Hayabusa is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hayabusa 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.

Hayabusa is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Hayabusa
Hayabusa avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa trying to control but Robinson is having none of it.
Hayabusa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robinson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robinson wants to control but Hayabusa is having none of it.
Robinson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Robinson tries to hold on but Hayabusa postures up.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hayabusa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hayabusa has a good base and remains in mount.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Hayabusa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robinson is looking to escape.
Hayabusa moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (0) vs (8) Hayabusa
Robinson turns into Hayabusa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (8) Hayabusa
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hayabusa keeps moving.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.

Robinson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hayabusa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Robinson has Hayabusa in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (10) Hayabusa
Robinson trying to control the position.

Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robinson pulls Hayabusa in close to prevent any damage.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hayabusa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Robinson controls Hayabusa momentarily but Hayabusa frees himself.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Hayabusa passes Robinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Robinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hayabusa pulls his head out easily.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (13) Hayabusa
Robinson stops Hayabusa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.

Hayabusa looking to secure an arm triangle but Robinson defends it well.
Robinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robinson wants to hold on but Hayabusa pushes him away.

Hayabusa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Robinson is now in Hayabusa's guard. A big mistake from Hayabusa there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (13) Hayabusa
Robinson trying to move into half guard but instead Hayabusa has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (4) vs (15) Hayabusa

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hayabusa defends it easily.
Hayabusa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayabusa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Hayabusa sits in half guard.

Robinson looking for submissions off his back.
Hayabusa is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson won't allow Hayabusa to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hayabusa wins on points by 15 to 4.
Akira Hayabusa made sure to mention his sponsor, Instinct [out of stock until Feb 03 2016] in his post fight interview.

 

Event: T138 - Pain Redefined     
Date:   Apr 14, 2016
#R1#
Robinson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robinson jabs Bonney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Bonney's body.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson digs a good hook to Bonney's body.
Robinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gorilla Warfare MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bonney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Robinson is looking to wear down Bonney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson takes a swing at Bonney's ribcage but misses.
Robinson takes a swing at Bonney's ribcage but misses.
Bonney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.#T1#
Robinson tried to score with a low kick but Bonney checks it.
Bonney throws a counter combo.
Robinson digs a good body shot into Bonney's ribs.
Robinson throws a series of punches but Bonney avoids them all with ease.
Robinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonney tries a low kick but Robinson avoids it.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Robinson tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timothy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a double jab. #T2#
Robinson throws out a powerful jab.
Bonney scores with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Robinson connects with an inside leg kick.
Robinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Bonney counters with a body kick.
Bonney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Robinson backs off Bonney throws a huge counter combo but Robinson manages to avoid it all.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonney manages to avoid it.
Robinson swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Robinson. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Robinson misses. #T3#
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonney feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Bonney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robinson throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Bonney moves into the clinch.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bonney.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Robinson avoids it.
Robinson blocking some punches.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonney walks away with a smile on his face. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Robinson throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
It seemed like Bonney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson connects with a looping right hand.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Robinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Robinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson tries to work over Bonney's front leg with a kick but Bonney checks it.
Bonney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Robinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Bonney only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Robinson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bonney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robinson digs a good hook to Bonney's body.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson misses the body punch
and Bonney counters with a head kick.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Bonney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs.
Bonney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Bonney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson feints and then cracks Bonney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonney down.
Robinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney throws a counter combo.
Nice uppercut there from Robinson.#T1#
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Bonney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bonney at a distance.
Robinson takes a swing at Bonney's ribcage but misses.
Robinson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Robinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson punishes Bonney's body with a nice straight punch.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Robinson throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Bonney counters by clinching up.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands. #T2#
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Bonney has him pressed against the cage.
Bonney softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Bonney.
Robinson is trying to stall.
Robinson wants to break free but Bonney has control.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bonney can turn it around.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Bonney fails to land.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonney misses with a knee strike.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson is working Bonney over against the cage.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Bonney working aggressively here. #T4#
Bonney misses with some punches. #BC2#
Bonney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney moves away from the strike by Robinson.
Bonney tries to counter with a clinch but Robinson shakes him off and moves away.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Robinson.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonney was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bonney counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Robinson lands with a nice body punch.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Robinson misses with a shot to the body
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonney in the body.
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 Timothy Robinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bonney scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson punishes Bonney's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
Bonney needs to keep his hands up - Robinson had a free shot at his head there.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonney. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Robinson misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robinson connects with the punch.
Robinson cracks Bonney with an open hand slap.
Robinson throws a right hand that Bonney ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonney also avoids with ease.#T1#
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Bonney counters with a one-two to the body.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonney can do to turn this around?
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Bonney has managed to clinch.
Bonney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Robinson with a body shot.
Robinson throws a front kick aimed at Bonney's knee but Bonney avoids it well.
Robinson lands with a cross.
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Bonney looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonney counters with a good low kick that Robinson was not able to check. #T2#
Bonney misses with a two punch combination.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Bonney counters with a nice kick to the body.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Bonney unleashes a big counter combination but Robinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Robinson tries to score with a low kick but Bonney moves his leg out of the way.
Bonney replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Robinson blocks it well.
Bonney pushes Robinson away with a front kick.
Robinson lands an overhand right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonney. That's going to slow Robinson down.
Robinson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bonney counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Robinson lands a right hook to the body.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Robinson.
Robinson lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
William Henry Bonney seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bonney throws an elbow that misses.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bonney - that landed with a thud.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Bonney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bonney.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Bonney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney lands a body shot.
Timothy Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson is stalling here.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bonney smiles and moves away.
Bonney misses with a kick to the body.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bonney misses with a body kick.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Henry Bonney.
I think Robinson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Robinson!

Timothy Robinson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hellbent logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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