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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 195 p4p, 964 weight class) and Miguel Harper (ranked 25 p4p, 110 weight class). Harper has chosen Al Compás De Mi Caballo as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 cm 30 143 15 - 6 - 0 |
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168 cm 28 150 15 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler World class boxer Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Harper! The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams misses with a looping left. Williams misses with a hook. Williams throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it. Williams slips under a jab from Harper. Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams. Williams takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses. Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper. Williams lands with a shot to the body. Harper lands a jab to the nose. Williams scores with a jab. Harper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
Harper throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harper lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harper shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well. A punch combination from Williams misses. Harper scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one. Williams looks to land a left hand but Harper moved out of range nicely. Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing. Harper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams. Harper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Harper scores with a jab to the jaw. Harper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harper throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily. Harper scores with a hook. Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it. Williams misses with an uppercut
and Harper counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Harper prevents Williams from improving his position. Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper won't allow Williams to sweep him here. Williams controlling the position. Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. Williams keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harper's guard. Williams stays in close to Harper's body and controls the position. Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Harper is retaining full guard. Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. Harper being controlled here, momentarily. Williams'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. Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams stays in close to Harper's body and controls the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Williams throws a big shot that misses. Harper 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. Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harper defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand. Williams misses the jab. Williams throws a body shot but no joy. It seemed like Harper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harper ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Harper staying out of range there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A punch combination from Harper misses. Williams tries to counter by clinching up but Harper breaks away and moves out of range. Williams throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams avoids the body shot from Harper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Harper does a little dance to reset his feet. Harper misses with a looping right. A jab from Harper finds it's way through Williams's defenses. Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Williams scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Williams misses with a hook. Williams with a nice cross. Williams misses with an uppercut. Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Harper. Harper gets slowly back to his feet. Williams throws a looping overhand right but Harper ducks down to avoid it. Harper blocks a jab. Harper misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. Williams defending well as Harper loads up on a big left hand. Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harper manages to circle out of the way. Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams. Harper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Nice uppercut there from Harper. Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss! Harper connects with a crisp jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robin Williams will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Harper with a jab. Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Harper takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harper dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Harper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams. Harper staying out of range there. Harper lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range. Harper takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harper. Harper sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Williams looks to throw the jab but Harper is out of range. Williams misses with the combination.
Harper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Harper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams. Williams scores with a decent looking hook. Harper misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams moves into range and connects with a jab. Williams moves out of range of the strikes. Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Harper scores with a jab to the body. Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Williams throws a hook but Harper avoids it easily. Miguel Harper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harper under the eye. Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A swing and a miss from Williams. Harper takes a body punch but keeps moving. Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Harper throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Harper misses with a wild body shot. Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harper doesn't seem bothered though. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Williams misses. Williams tries to clinch but Harper is having none of it. Harper blocks a jab. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harper. Harper connects with a jab. Robin Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harper keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab from Williams misses. Harper swinging wildly here.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A chopping leg kick lands by Williams. Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper. Harper misses the shot to the body. Harper moves away from the strike by Williams. Jab, jab by Harper - just one landing. Williams throws a hook to the side of Harper's head but Harper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Williams throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range. Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Williams jabs at Harper's body. Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Harper ducks under a wild hook from Williams. The fight moves into the clinch position. Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harper scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut. Williams tries a body shot but Harper blocks it.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harper is looking to take this one to the mat. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Harper is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle. Williams pushes Harper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Williams tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch. Williams scores with a shoulder strike. Harper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Robin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Harper. Harper trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harper into the cage. Williams prevents a body shot from Harper. Harper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Williams as the two fighters clinch.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards. Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harper takes a shot to the head. Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Harper is breathing heavily. Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is leaning against Harper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well. Williams lands a hook to the side of the head. Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards. Williams lands a body shot. Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Williams lands an uppercut. Harper looking to stall.
Williams lands a shoulder strike. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harper backwards. Williams pushes Harper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Williams scores with a nice hook to the head. Harper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Harper can turn it around. A short right from Williams on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Williams takes a swing at Harper's ribcage but misses. Harper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Williams throws a looping overhand right but Harper ducks down to avoid it. Williams tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range. Williams throws a hook to the side of Harper's head but Harper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harper moves away from the strike by Williams. The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Williams rushes Harper and presses him up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Harper. Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards. Harper throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams. A nice right hand lands inside from Williams. Harper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams is trying to drag Harper to the mat but Harper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams misses with some punches.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Williams lands a body punch. A short uppercut from Williams. Robin Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far. Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams lands a body punch. Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams stalling. Harper won't allow Williams to pass to mount. Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around? Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Harper swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Harper moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harper slips under a jab. Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams defending well as Harper loads up on a big left hand. Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams. Harper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well. Williams ducks under a wild hook from Harper. A swing and a miss from Harper. Harper dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut! Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harper on the side of the head. Harper scores with a takedown into Williams's guard. Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harper's guard. Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Williams tries to pass to full mount but Harper defends it. Harper is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard. Williams is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Williams prevents Harper from improving his position. Harper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. Williams not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams clearly takes that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! A jab from Harper does it's job there. A good leg kick by Williams. Harper looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harper connects with a looping right hand.
Harper throws out a powerful jab. Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harper to score with a decent uppercut. Harper cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Williams looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range. Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper. Williams throws a hook to the side of Harper's head but Harper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Harper punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch. A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. Harper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. This has been an exciting period of action! Harper's corner calls for a 1-2. Harper obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Harper scores with a shot to the body.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. Williams digs a good body shot into Harper's ribs. Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Harper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams throws a leg kick but Harper sees it coming and moves out of range. Harper comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Harper slips under a jab from Williams. Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harper. Williams clinches up against the cage. Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harper is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Harper swinging wildly here.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Williams misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Harper misses. Harper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams misses with a leg kick. Williams tries to move into range but Harper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Harper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Williams can't do much from the bottom here. Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Williams slows the pace down in half guard. Williams continues to stall. Williams trying to control the action but Harper is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harper actively working from the bottom here. Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Williams wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Williams slows the pace down in half guard. Williams trying to pass the guard but Harper defending well. Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Williams trying to control the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miguel Harper will probably get the nod - 10:9. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Harper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams. Harper feints the counter takedown. Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harper. Williams staying out of range there. Williams punishes Harper's body with a nice straight punch. Harper throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it. Harper ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Harper ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Williams throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams 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 Harper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Harper ducks down to avoid it. Williams throws a front kick aimed at Harper's knee but Harper avoids it well. Harper throws a body shot but no joy. Williams misses with a straight left. Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harper to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Harper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though. Williams wants to clinch up but Harper keeps it at a distance. Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Harper lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams looks to land a combination but Harper avoids it well. Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
Decent striking displayed by Harper there. Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily. A big left from Williams misses. Harper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Williams misses with an uppercut. A little jabbing left from Harper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams cracks Harper with an open hand slap. Williams walks into a jab. Harper cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Harper pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harper in his tracks. Miguel Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harper throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease. Williams misses the shot to the body. Harper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams. Harper blocks a leg kick. Despite the aggression on Harper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Harper cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Harper throws a good cross that connects.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Williams looks to land a left hand but Harper moved out of range nicely. Good shot there by Harper. Harper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper. Harper lands with an overhand left. Nice jab there from Williams. Harper tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away. Williams dips to his left and cracks Harper with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harper scores with a nice right hand.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harper was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams. Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Harper moves away and avoids it. Harper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A jab from Harper does it's job there.
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut. Harper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Williams misses with a looping left. Harper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Williams moves into range and connects with a jab. Williams slips under a jab from Harper. Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harper misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Harper's front leg but catches the back leg as Harper tries to avoid it. Harper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Williams slips a straight right by Harper. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harper paws at him with a jab and circles away. Harper gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Harper off balance momentarily. Harper slips a straight right by Williams. Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket. Williams staying out of range there. Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Williams cracks Harper with a right hand to the side of the head. Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Harper off balance momentarily. Williams connects with a body shot. Williams connects with the punch. Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harper throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily. Williams tests Harper's chin there with a solid looking shot. Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harper walks into a stiff left hand from Williams. Harper lands a jab to the nose. Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range. Harper doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight! Robin Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45 Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams! Robin Williams retains his featherweight title! Robin Williams tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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