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Event:
KOF: IW PROVING GROUNDS 1
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Nokkau. Beautiful body shot.
Cain slips under a jab.
Cain swings for the body but Nokkau moves out of range.
Cain throws a hook but Nokkau blocks it.
A combination from Nokkau does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Cain misses the target.
Nokkau throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nokkau misses the jab.
Cain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cain looks to land a combination but Nokkau avoids it well.
Nokkau slips under a jab from Cain.
Nokkau appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Cain. Those never looked like landing.
Nokkau misses with a looping right.
Nokkau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cain manages to avoid it.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamalu Nokkau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nokkau takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nokkau scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT#It looks like Rain Cain has been cut.
Cain throws a series of punches but Nokkau avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Nokkau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cain.
Nokkau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nokkau. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nokkau takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Cain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokkau misses with a double jab.
Cain slips under a jab from Nokkau.
Cain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nokkau tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Cain tries to bum rush Nokkau with a series of wild strikes but Nokkau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nokkau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cain ducks right into an uppercut from Nokkau.
Nokkau slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokkau misses with the combination.
#T2#
A jab from Cain misses.
Cain digs a good body shot into Nokkau's ribs.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nokkau.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau misses with a wild combination.
#KD#
Nokkau drops Cain with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cain looks back up at him and smiles so Nokkau waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cain looks to land a right hand but Nokkau moved out of range.
Cain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Cain misses.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cain looks winded!
Nokkau throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Nokkau is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nokkau looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Nokkau.
It looked like Nokkau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cain throws a hook but Nokkau avoids it easily.
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nokkau.
Jab, jab by Cain - just one landing.
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Nokkau avoids the body shot from Cain.
Nokkau missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Cain staying out of range there.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokkau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Cain fails to land with a series of punches.
Cain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nokkau manages to avoid it.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Cain misses the jab.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokkau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cain misses the shot to the body.
Nokkau throws an overhand right that lands on Cain's shoulder, as Cain tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamalu Nokkau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rain Cain's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nokkau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cain.
Some wild striking there from Nokkau.
Nokkau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
and Cain counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kamalu Nokkau is winning the standup battle so far.
Cain tries to bum rush Nokkau with a series of wild strikes but Nokkau uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau misses with a few strikes there.
Nokkau misses with a series of wild punches.
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cain in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau connects with a single shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Rain Cain's cut even more.
Nokkau walks into a stiff left hand from Cain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokkau missing with a left hand there. Cain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cain throws a hook to the side of Nokkau's head but Nokkau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Nokkau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nokkau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nokkau throws the left hand but Cain avoids the punch easily.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nokkau throws a big counter combination but Cain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Cain throws out a counter right but Nokkau avoids it with no problem.
Cain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cain.
Cain throws a right hand that Nokkau ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokkau also avoids with ease.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Cain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nokkau throws out the jab.
Cain moves away from the strike by Nokkau.
Nokkau misses with a left hand
and Cain counters with a nice uppercut.
Nokkau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nokkaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nokkau throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Cain misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Nokkau ducks under a wild hook from Cain.
Nokkau throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
No joy there for Nokkau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nokkau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokkau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nokkau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nokkau throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Nokkau misses the shot to the body.
Cain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Nokkau misses.
Nokkau tries to bum rush Cain with a series of wild strikes but Cain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokkau moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Nokkau.
Nokkau lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cain blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Nokkau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Cain counters with a straight right hand.
Cain lands a right hook to the body.
Cain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nokkau.
Nokkau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cain might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Nokkau has got the better of the exchanges.
Cain stuns Nokkau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cain catches Nokkau with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nokkau dodges the punch combination from Cain.
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!
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nokkau.
#KD#
Nokkau cracks Cain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nokkau finish him?
#T4#
Nokkau throws a right and a left that Cain avoids nicely.
Cain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nokkau has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nokkau there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nokkau throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Cain misses with a hook.
Nokkau swings widly with a right hand
letting Cain counter with a right hand.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nokkau with a body shot.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Nokkau lands a big right hand that sends Cain crashing to the mat! Nokkau stays standing though and waves Cain back to his feet!#ROC#Cain is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Rain Cain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Cain moves out of range.
Cain is still on wobbly legs! Can Nokkau finish him?
Cain is aggressively charging in as Nokkau backs up avoiding any damage. Nokkau tosses out a jab and Cain runs right into it face first! Cain is out cold! Nokkau dropped down on all fours and is barking in Cain's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamalu Nokkau! |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND FOUR
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barros gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barros goes for a takedown attempt but Cain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick from Barros lands but Cain takes it in his stride.
Cain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barros drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cain sprawls and moves away.
Cain dips to his left and cracks Barros with an uppercut!
It looks like Yohan Barros has been cut.
Cain misses with a double jab
and Barros counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Barros successfully pulls guard.
Barros might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barros uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barros needs to keep his hands up - Cain had a free shot at his head there.
Cain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oooooh!!! Cain has knocked Barros down with a huge combo! Cain steps away and waves a wobbly Barros back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barros is rocked!
Cain cracks Barros with a left hook right on the temple and Barros goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cain lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Barros is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rain Cain!
Rain Cain decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND ONE
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Cain connects with a jab.
Farva dodges the punch combination from Cain.
Cain connects with a single shot there.
Cain lands a nice hook to Farva's body. Farva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cain enables Farva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cain is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Farva passes Cain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Farva slips a nice elbow through Cain's hands, connecting with Cain's forehead.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.
Farva sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Cain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farva scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Rain Cain has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cain actively working from the bottom here.
Cain has hold of Farva's hands but Farva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Farva 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.
Farva working Cain over with strikes. #ROC#
Cain is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Rain Cain's cut even more.
Farva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Farva lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cain! More strikes land and this one is all over! Farva jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Farva!
Rodney Farva 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.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 2
Date: Apr 03, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Cain tries to keep at a distance but Akinaga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akinaga has Cain pressed against the cage, preventing Cain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Akinaga creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cain's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Rain Cain has been cut.
Akinaga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Akinaga on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akinaga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cain is trying to break free.#TD2#
Akinaga jumps guard.
Akinaga has a closed guard, preventing Cain from standing up.
Akinaga trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinaga lands some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akinaga is trying to keep Cain in close.
Akinaga lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Akinaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Cain tries to free his leg and advance position but Akinaga is retaining full guard.
Akinaga looking to control.
Akinaga scores with a nice shot.#SUB2#
Akinaga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cain defends it easily.
Cain chips away with some ground and pound.
Cain throwing strikes but missing.
Cain wants to stand but Akinaga is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akinaga scores with a nice shot.#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.
Cain has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Akinaga is proving hard to escape from.
Akinaga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Akinaga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Cain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akinaga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Akinaga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akinaga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cain has his foot on Akinaga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akinaga works his way back into a safe position though.
Akinaga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Akinaga lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Akinaga stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akinaga is aware though and is defending well.
Akinaga scoring with some ground and pound.
Akinaga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akinaga distracts Cain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akinaga scoring with punches to the head and body.
Akinaga stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Cain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akinaga lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Cain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akinaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akinaga stands up over Cain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Akinaga lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Akinaga stays in close to Cain's body and controls the position.
Akinaga working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#
Cain is rocked!
Akinaga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Cain is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akinaga scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cain covers up, he's hurt! Akinaga keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Akinaga and the ref steps in to end the fight! Akinaga can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Akinaga!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 975 Round 1
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Cain lands a glancing blow to the side of Robson's head.#TD#
Robson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cain pushes Robson off but Robson dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Robson is dominant here and he's now got Cain's back!
Robson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Robson is looking for the choke from the back position but Cain is controlling his hands well.
Robson controls the position.
Cain is trying to get back to his feet but Robson has full control of the position and if anything, Cain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cain avoids the strikes from Robson. #SUB#
Robson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cain for a finish.
Cain wants to escape the position.
#T1#
Robson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cain really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Robson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Robson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cain for a finish. #SUB#
Robson working for a choke but Cain is defending well.
Robson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cain doesn't escape.
Cain wants to escape the position.
Robson missing with punches from the back.
Cain covering up well under a series of strikes from Robson. #SUB#
Robson tightening his grip on Cain, looking for the choke.
Cain is trying to break free.
#T3#
Cain has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Robson.
Robson controlling well, preventing Cain from escaping the position.
Robson has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Robson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cain defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cain covering up well under a barage of strikes. #T4#
Cain is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Robson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cain knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cain for a finish.
Cain tries to roll but Robson sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Robson working for the choke.
Cain is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robson doesn't have the hooks in and Cain manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Robson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Robson misses with a hook
and Cain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Robson backs off Cain throws a huge counter combo but Robson manages to avoid it all.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobby Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Cain looks to land a combination. Robson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Cain both land. Nice combination.
Robson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cain's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson looks for a takedown but Cain sprawls well.
A jab from Cain does it's job there.
Cain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Robson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##CL#
Robson rushes Cain and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Robson pulls guard effortlessly.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robson's guard.
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robson is keeping the position for now.
Cain wanted to stand there but Robson had control of the position. #T2#
Robson has his hands on Cain's head, controlling the position.
Cain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Robson's guard.
Robson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cain avoids a kick to the body.
Cain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cain throws a combination that misses
and Robson counters with an inside leg kick.
Cain swings for the body but Robson moves out of range.
Robson darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Robson into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain lands with a nice body punch. #T3##CL#
Robson drives through and clinches with Cain against the cage.
#TD#
Robson pulls guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#ES#
Robson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cain presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Robson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cain pinned against the cage. Cain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cain.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robson.
Bobby Robson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Cain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Robson has Cain pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robson.
Robson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Robson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rain Cain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Robson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cain tries to bum rush Robson with a series of wild strikes but Robson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Robson tries to counter by clinching up but Cain breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Robson darts in and clinches Cain up against the cage.#TD#
Robson manages to pull guard.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Robson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cain defends well.
Robson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson is adopting a defensive guard.
Cain wants to get up but he can't break Robson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1##SUB#
Robson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cain wanted to stand there but Robson had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Robson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cain sprawls well. Cain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robson gets slowly back to his feet.
Rain Cain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Cain throws a series of punches but Robson moves out of range. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Robson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Robson darts in looking for a takedown but Cain gets double underhooks and turns Robson into the cage.
Cain throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Cain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Robson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Robson clinches up with Cain and pushes him back against the cage.
Robson is trying to drag Cain to the mat but Cain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cain is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Robson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cain's efforts to push away.#BC#
Robson breaks the clinch.
Robson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cain throws a combination. Robson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Robson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cain defends well and Robson ends up having to push Cain into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Cain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robson doesn't seem phased though.
Cain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cain throws a shot to the body.
Cain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rain Cain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cain lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robson backs up against the cage.
Robson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Robson eats them both and turns towards Cain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cain lands with a cross.
Cain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robson.
Rain Cain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cain's waist but Cain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Robson off to one side.
Cain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bobby Robson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Robson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rain Cain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cain 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Rain Cain!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Rain Cain!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Rain Cain!
Rain Cain wins by unanimous decision!
Rain Cain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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