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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robin Williams (ranked 314 p4p, 488 weight class) and Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 21 p4p, 34 weight class). Desmond Fairbanks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams works over Fairbanks's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams cracks Fairbanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairbanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Fairbanks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Fairbanks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fairbanks's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fairbanks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Fairbanks's shoulder, as Fairbanks tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Fairbanks appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams scores with a jab.
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Fairbanks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fairbanks doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Fairbanks's belly button to the back.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fairbanks manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Williams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Fairbanks throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairbankss head.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairbanks looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairbanks counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Fairbanks needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Desmond Fairbanks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Fairbanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Fairbanks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Fairbanks's head.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Williams misses the jab.
Fairbanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbanks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fairbanks at a distance.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Williams is looking to counter the offense by Fairbanks and move into the clinch.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Fairbanks staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a low kick.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Fairbanks slips a straight right by Williams.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Williams cracks Fairbanks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fairbanks throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams lands a jab.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Fairbanks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fairbanks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fairbanks lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
It looks like Robin Williams has been cut.
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!
Fairbanks cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fairbanks wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairbanks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairbanks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fairbanks kicks off Williams and gets to his feet.
Fairbanks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairbanks makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Fairbanks ducks down to avoid it.
Williams moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Fairbanks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fairbanks pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fairbanks lands a body shot.
Fairbanks takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses the jab.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fairbanks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fairbanks looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairbanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fairbanks. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Fairbanks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairbanks can do to turn this around?
Fairbanks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fairbanks back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairbanks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
Fairbanks is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Fairbanks in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Fairbanks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Fairbanks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairbanks throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Fairbanks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fairbanks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Fairbanks lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a body punch but Fairbanks moves out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fairbanks.
Williams slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Fairbanks tries to get set, Williams tries to push him back and clinch up but Fairbanks manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairbanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fairbanks is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot by Williams.
Fairbanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Fairbanks takes one to the side of the head.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fairbanks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Fairbanks seems unphased.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
A cross from Fairbanks lands.
A slow jab from Fairbanks misses its intended target.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Fairbanks tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams slips a jab from Fairbanks.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Fairbanks's head back.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Robin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairbanks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lunges at Fairbanks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fairbanks's hand.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairbanks. Fairbanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fairbanks connects with a jab.
Fairbanks slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairbanks cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Fairbanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fairbanks's head backwards.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Fairbanks throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fairbanks throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Fairbanks, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Fairbanks against the cage but Fairbanks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Fairbanks misses with a straight right.
Fairbanks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fairbanks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robin Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Fairbanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Fairbanks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks connects with a single shot there.
Williams defending well as Fairbanks loads up on a big left hand.
Fairbanks throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Fairbanks seems unphased.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fairbanks.
That kick from Williams tenderised Fairbanks's leg. Fairbanks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams cracks Fairbanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fairbanks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice hook to Fairbanks's body. Fairbanks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams avoids the head kick by Fairbanks.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Williams throws a hook but Fairbanks blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fairbanks.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairbanks throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desmond Fairbanks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Fairbanks's defenses.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fairbanks fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fairbanks doesn't seem bothered though.
Fairbanks throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Fairbanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fairbanks was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to clinch up but Fairbanks keeps it at a distance.
Williams sizes up Fairbanks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fairbanks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Fairbanks should have avoided that one.
Fairbanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairbanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Fairbanks down.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams catches Fairbanks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fairbanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams has Fairbanks up against the cage in a clinch.
Fairbanks taking a breather.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Fairbanks blocks a body shot from Williams.
Fairbanks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams tries to clinch but Fairbanks is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Fairbanks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fairbanks thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Fairbanks circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fairbanks throws out the jab.
Williams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fairbanks.
Nice shot by Williams.
Fairbanks connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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