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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mario Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Owens defends well and Robertson ends up having to push Owens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Owens closes the distance and pushes Robertson back into the cage.
Owens has had enough of the clinch but Robertson keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Owens has Robertson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Owens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Robertson tumbling to the mat - Owens dives into Robertson's guard.#ES#
Robertson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens dives in and grabs Robertson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robertson pushes down on Owens's head and hops out.#T1#
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Robertson misses.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robertson connects with a body shot.#TD#
Robertson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Owens striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#ES2#
Owens throws Robertson to one side and escapes!#CL#
Robertson moves into range and clinches up with Owens.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Owens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Robertson wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Owens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Robertson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Owens has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Robertson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Owens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robertson to keep the fight standing.
Owens wants to break free but Robertson has control.
Owens has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Robertson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Robertson manages to end up in side control.
Owens is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robertson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Owens has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Owens misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Owens looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Owens actively working from the bottom here.#ES2#
Owens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rey Owens will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Robertson darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Robertson walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Robertson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Owens counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Owens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robertson counters with a left to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Robertson misses. #TD2#
Owens shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robertson is trying to get back to full guard.
Owens working the head and body with strikes.
Owens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Robertson trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Owens connects with a nice short shot to Robertson's temple.
Robertson trying to hold on to Owens's head to control him but Owens postures up.
Owens lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC2#
Robertson is rocked!
Owens lands a big elbow - Robertson is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Owens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Owens!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Wick moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Robertson manages to pull guard.
Wick is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wick scoring with some ground and pound.
Wick trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Wick stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Robertson is rocked!
Wick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Robertson's head.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wick gets to his feet and stands over Robertson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Robertson felt that one! Wick unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Robertson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Wick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Saucy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Robertson has been cut.#CL2#
Saucy clinches.
Robertson takes a shot to the head.
Robertson is trying to break the clinch but Saucy has him pressed against the cage.
Robertson avoids a wild elbow strike from Saucy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saucy. #ROC2#
Robertson is rocked!
Saucy is working Robertson over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Robertson is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Mr Saucy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bob fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robertson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Bob 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.
Robertson keeping full guard, as Bob tries to pass.
Bob trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Bob is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bob stands up over Robertson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to sweep but no luck.
Bob trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bob scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Robertson is pulling down on Bob's head. It's preventing any offense from Bob, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Bob drops back looking for a leg! Robertson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robertson manages to kick Bob off! Bob jumps back into Robertson's guard.
Bob looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bob wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bob tries for a takedown but Robertson circles away easily
letting Robertson counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bob has Robertson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3#
Robertson blocks a body shot from Bob.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch but Bob keeps him there for the moment.
Bob keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Robertson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Robertson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bob has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Robertson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bob is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Robertson to keep the fight standing.
Bob can't find room to land a body shot as Robertson controls the action.
Bob jumps guard but Robertson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mario Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Bob.#TD2#
Bob turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Robertson sneaks out the side door and pushes Bob away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Bob feints and as Robertson raises his hands in defense, Bob changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Robertson looking to control but Bob passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Bob dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bob gets tackled into the cage by Robertson. Robertson maintains the clinch. #TD#
Robertson has picked Bob up - he's going for a ride! Robertson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.
Bob wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Robertson is looking for a kimura but Bob is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robertson to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Robertson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bob regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jim Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bob is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bob wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving. #SU2#
Bob gets to his feet. Robertson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Robertson clinches up with Bob and pushes him back against the cage.
Bob tries to break free but Robertson pushes him back against the cage.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Robertson avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robertson.
Bob only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Bob throws a sloppy body shot
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Bob clinches.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Robertson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Robertson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bob is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Bob.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robertson as Bob tries to tie him up.
Robertson tries to circle away but Bob has him pinned against the cage.
Robertson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3##BC2#
Bob breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Robertson.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Robertson jabs Bob to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robertson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bob back to the cage. Robertson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#TD2#
Bob fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robertson sprawls well initially but Bob persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Bob postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Robertson to stand up. #CL2#
Bob closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Bob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jim Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Robertson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Bob bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bob trying to control the position but Robertson is working away.
Bob working away.
Bob works to advance to full mount. Robertson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Bob will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Robertson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bob to the mat! Bob manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Bob has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Robertson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Robertson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Robertson breaks the clinch.
Robertson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD2#
Robertson gets caught napping as Bob dives in and scores a takedown. Robertson manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Robertson is rocked!
Bob stands and throws Robertson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oh Robertson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bob scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robertson to see if he's OK.
Bob lands a strong strike to the head of Robertson. That's dazed him! Bob looking to finish here. Robertson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Bob lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Bob!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nazaryan shoots in but Robertson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Robertson stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Nazaryan closes the distance and clinches.
Nazaryan can't break the clinch.
Nazaryan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nazaryan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Robertson's efforts to push away.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazaryan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nazaryan gets control of Robertson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nazaryan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nazaryan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Robertson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nazaryan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.
Mario Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hovannes Nazaryan.#T1#
Robertson dips to his left and cracks Nazaryan with an uppercut!#TD2#
Nazaryan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robertson's half guard.
Nazaryan moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Robertson.
Robertson struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nazaryan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robertson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Nazaryan working the head and body with strikes.
Robertson gets back to half guard.
Nazaryan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU2#
Nazaryan stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Nazaryan misses with a takedown attempt - Robertson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nazaryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Robertson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nazaryan leaves Robertson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hovannes Nazaryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nazaryan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robertson pinned against the cage. Robertson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robertson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Robertson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nazaryan avoids it really well and circles away.
Robertson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robertson wants it to stay on the feet.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Nazaryan.
Nazaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan looks to throw a body kick
and Robertson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Nazaryan gets a double leg takedown into Robertson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazaryan is pushing down on Robertson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robertson is fighting to maintain full guard but Nazaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hovannes Nazaryan 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#
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nazaryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Nazaryan ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robertson throws a combination. Nazaryan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robertson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Nazaryan ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mario Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hovannes Nazaryan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazaryan looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.
Robertson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Robertson shoots in and drives through. Nazaryan sprawls well.
Nazaryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Robertson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1#
Nazaryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robertson shoots in but no luck this time.
Nazaryan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Robertson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazaryan somewhat.#TD#
Robertson gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Nazaryan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Robertson is on him like a limpet, forcing Nazaryan back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Nazaryan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robertson dives in for a single leg takedown but Nazaryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Robertson slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazaryan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nazaryan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan is standing up over Robertson. Robertson looks to escape but Nazaryan dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Nazaryan working away.
Hovannes Nazaryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robertson regains half guard, as Nazaryan was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Nazaryan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SU2#
Nazaryan stands up from half guard. #T4#
Nazaryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Robertson defends it nicely.
Robertson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Nazaryan as Robertson shoots in.
Nazaryan shoots for a takedown but Robertson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Nazaryan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertson sneaks back into half guard.
Nazaryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Still in half guard, Nazaryan seems content to control.#SUB2#
Nazaryan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hovannes Nazaryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nazaryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robertson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Robertson backs off Nazaryan throws a huge counter combo but Robertson manages to avoid it all.
No luck for Nazaryan with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Robertson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nazaryan throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#
Robertson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Mario Robertson has been cut.
Nazaryan throws an uppercut from hell that sends Robertson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Nazaryan stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hovannes Nazaryan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Robertson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jon Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Robertson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Robertson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Robertson is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Robertson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Robertson is surviving well by controlling Jones 's body position as best he can.
Robertson is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Robertson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Robertson being controlled here momentarily.
Robertson stands up over Jones , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Jones wants to improve his position but instead Robertson has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robertson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Robertson eventually gives up the hold.
Jones regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robertson being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Robertson uses it to pass to side control.
Jones tries to bench press Robertson off him but Robertson keeps the position.
Robertson working away.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Robertson gets tackled into the cage by Jones . Jones maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Robertson 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.#ES2#
Jones is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Robertson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Robertson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robertson shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Jones shoots in and bounces Robertson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Robertson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Robertson wants to get back to his feet but Jones passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Robertson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is keen to just control but Robertson is a slippery customer.
Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robertson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #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#
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robertson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones .
Robertson is staying active underneath Jones , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robertson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely. #T3#
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones pushes down on Robertson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU2#
Jones decides to stand and escape the position.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Robertson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD2#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robertson was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones 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##CL2#
Jones clinches up with Robertson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Robertson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robertson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Robertson gets underhooks to prevent Jones 's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Robertson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robertson somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Robertson tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Robertson gets back to full guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robertson is striking off his back. Jones thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is stalling here. Robertson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Robertson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Jones wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Robertson asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
What's Jones going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Robertson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Robertson working the ground and pound.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones tries to bench press Robertson off him but Robertson keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Mario Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robertson throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mario Robertson.
Well Jones 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Jones !
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