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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 518 p4p, 909 weight class) and Darius Frank (ranked 67 p4p, 122 weight class). Frank has chosen Trapper x Foogiano as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Frank!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Frank misses with a straight right.
Frank takes one to the side of the head.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frank, pushing him back against the cage.
Frank misses with a body punch.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Robson has him pressed against the cage.
Frank works on Robson's body with a couple of short punches.
Robson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
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!
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Robson lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Frank.
Frank tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank tries a body shot but Robson blocks it.
Robson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Robson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frank backwards.
Robson blocks a body shot from Frank.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Robson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Frank can turn it around.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Robson prevents a body shot from Frank.
Robson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Frank softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson blocking some punches.
Robson lands a left hand.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank blocking some punches.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Frank misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank lands a body punch.
Frank working aggressively here.
Robson is leaning against Frank and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Robson.
Robson scores with a shoulder strike.
Robson tries to throw a body punch but Frank avoids it by throwing Robson back against the cage.
Robson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robson blocks a body shot from Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson prevents a body shot from Frank.
A head punch on the inside from Frank fails to land.
Robson blocking some punches.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robson.
Still in the clinch, Frank scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robson has picked Frank up and slammed him! Frank can't keep hold of the triangle and Robson manages to pass to side control!
Robson just content to control the position.
Robson taking a break here but Frank is having none of it and regains half guard.
Robson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robson throws a hook to the side of Frank's head but Frank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frank looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Frank misses.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robson takes a swing at Frank's ribcage but misses.
Frank moves into the clinch successfully.
Robson presses Frank against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
Robson digs a right hand underneath Frank's ribcage. Frank let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank blocks a body shot from Robson.
Nice body punch from Frank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to work over Robson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robson blocks a body shot from Frank.
Good body shot from Frank.
Robson working aggressively here.
Robson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Frank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frank fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank jumps guard but Robson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Robson.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Robson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robson gets through Frank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frank manages to pull guard.
Robson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Robson has picked Frank up and slammed him! Frank can't keep hold of the triangle and Robson manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is not content to let Robson control the position.
Robson is staying tight to Frank's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frank is not content to let Robson control the position.
Frank is looking to regain half guard here but Robson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
Robson wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Robson closes the distance and pushes Frank back into the cage.
Frank swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson tries to work over Frank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Frank.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robson misses with the head strike.
Robson trying to stall but Frank improves his position.
Robson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frank manages to pull guard.
Robson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Robson from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Robson. Those never looked like landing.
Robson moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
Robson scores with a hook to the body.
Frank can't find room to land a body shot as Robson controls the action.
Frank's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frank pulls guard.
Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frank has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robson has managed to get both his arms back between Frank's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robson pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robson controlling the action here.
Robson is looking to pass Frank's guard but actually Frank recovers to full guard.
Robson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Darius Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frank has his foot on Robson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Robson works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robson missing with a left hand there. Frank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Frank.
Frank misses the jab.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank scores with a punch to the head.
Robson clinches up with Frank and pushes him back against the cage.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Robson lands with a left to the head.
Robson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robson tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robson or not.
Robson swings wildly with an uppercut but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliver Robson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Robson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Frank.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Robson avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frank.
Robson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Robson, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
A relieved looking Oliver Robson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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